While reCAPTCHA has been a staple for online businesses and services for what feels like decades, what once worked isn’t always the best approach for modern companies when it comes to maintaining privacy and security for users. hCaptcha is part of the new, user-friendly and practical generation of bot-blocking tools, building upon the Captcha legacy to create something thoroughly modern. Want to know more about what hCaptcha is, how it works, and how it measures up? Read on to find out more: What is hCaptcha? hCaptcha is, as the name suggests, a fully-fledged Captcha tool...

The internet is a vital part of society now and central to our work and personal lives. This does not mean it is without its security concerns though. While you may have come across things like ransomware or phishing before, you might not have heard of a Botnet attack. Even if you have heard a friend mention Botnets, you might not be sure what it all means. Botnet 101 The first thing to know about Botnets is that they were actually designed for positive reasons and play a key role in how the internet functions. They provide the...

Temporary disposable phone numbers for SMS are a cost-effective and secure way to protect yourself online. They are set up for a limited time (often just a month or two) allowing you to complete any verification required by the service provider. Once this is done, the number is eliminated, meaning no follow-up correspondence by SMS either from the provider or a third-party. Here are some of the significant benefits to had from temporary disposable phone numbers for SMS. Anonymous In today’s digital world, protecting your identity is one of the most pressing concerns affecting the public...

Wondering what the idea behind the ransomware fuss is all about? You’ve probably heard the term at the office or read about it in some tech news article. Then suddenly, you get that pop-up on your computer screen warning you of a ransomware infection. Ransomware is a form of malicious software that locks and encrypts your computer or device data and then demands a ransom to restore access. Usually, the victim must pay the ransom within a set period or they risk losing access completely. Here’s a detailed report on ransomware, how to get them, types of ransomware, and how...

As we come to rely on technology more and more for our communication, it's natural that fraudsters, thieves, and swindlers are going to turn to those channels to ply their grim trade. Email, despite being old technology, is still one of the backbones of how we communicate digitally - and it's prime ground for scammers who will attempt to steal your identity, your money, and your confidential information. One, of many, types of scam emails allude to the use of adult sites. What do you need to know? What do the emails look like? Scam emails often...

Protect yourself from attack, and make sure your anti-virus software protects you from these dangers. While giving us the option to connect to the entire world, and learn anything at the drop of a hat, the internet can also be a place that leaves you vulnerable to malware, identity-stealing scams and more. How can you protect yourself from these dangers? Anti-virus protection is a real way to protect yourself from the dangers of surfing online. Here we’ve collated some of the most important benefits of installing good anti-virus software. Protection from Viruses The clue is in the...