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...

As technology continues to advance, our security needs to get a lot stronger. Firewalls and anti-virus software is all well and good but we need to go beyond that. With that in mind, a VPN has gone from something occasionally useful to a necessity for most people. Here are eight reasons why you should use one: 1. Security One of the biggest reasons to use a VPN is the extra security that it provides you. In a world in which so much that we do is online, not least banking and managing credit cards and things, this gives...