Security

With each year, the internet’s security situation continues to deteriorate. Users worldwide have to face myriad threats, ranging from identity thieves to ransomware scammers and everything in between. That makes having top-of-the-line security protection on all of their personal computers essential. But with so many internet security products to choose from, it’s not always easy…

How secure are messaging apps? Are they as protective of your privacy as they advertise? Know before you use them.

By May, the Internet Crime Complaint Center had already received 320,000 reports of fraud and similar crimes. In the face of these rising threats, you need to take action to protect yourself.

E-commerce and retail industries are plagued with hackers’ destructive activity. Here is what you can do to protect your store.

Cybersecurity is often considered expensive, and this is why small businesses on tight budgets tend to avoid it altogether. But not making cybersecurity a priority can have a drastic impact on your business. Why? It can cost you customers. Potentially all of them. About 60% of small companies run out of business within six months…

These days, an increasing number of researchers and businesses are employing mobile devices for data collection due to the faster and more efficient this tech offers over traditional methods. This guide goes through everything you need to know about mobile data collection and provides some top tips on how to choose the best solution for…

If you’ve been using the Internet for as little as a year, you’re well aware of the threat of viruses, malware, spyware, and other nasty little programs designed to steal your data, delete your files, or wreak havoc on your computer. Despite the constant threat of hacking and cybercrime, thousands of smartphone users operate under…

“You should be worried about your cyber-security”: You’ve heard it a thousand times before. From your bank account to your smart fridge, we’ve all been told that cyber-security is important. We all know the usual advice: Use a complex password, use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, use two-factor authentication, etc. Don’t get me wrong, cyber-security…

2018 has come and gone with yet another batch of alarming reports of security breaches, data leaks, and virus mutations that should leave the average PC user concerned for their devices and safety. Staying ahead of personal data before it reaches unintended recipients means studying and understanding various software options created for privacy’s sake. Still,…

In this tutorial, we’ll go over what virtual private network (VPN) is, why it’s essential to use one, and how to correctly set it up.