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...

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...

Emails promising you all manner of riches in exchange for your bank details are the bane of every internet user's existence. But there are ways you can protect yourself from scam emails and avoid having to worry about con-artists emptying your bank account. 1) Don't be so quick to follow email links Many of these scammers try and entrap you by sending a link to your email which, if you click on it, could end up allowing the scammer to access your computer, locking it and preventing you from using it. 2) Look at the language used...

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...

Cybercrime is on the rise and one of the main reasons for this is that users are not thinking about security enough. Usernames are fairly easy to discover, with most being related to names/email addresses which can be found with just a simple Google search. So, when combined with a commonly used password, hackers will gain access to private, ‘secure’, files easily. In 2019, the most commonly used password was 123456. This was used by 23.2 million people who had their accounts hacked. The next most popular password was 123456789, which was used by more than 7.7 million hacked...

You wouldn’t buy a new car that needed a few turns of the engine to get going, would you? But that’s exactly what a lot of us do when we buy a new laptop. Nearly all of us have experienced the sensation of starting up a new laptop for the first time, expecting to watch it zoom through any task you can throw at it and then feeling frustrated when it takes ages to get going. This is often the result of the pre-installed software that manufacturers throw onto a new piece of hardware. This software, often included entirely unbeknownst...

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...

Key benefits of anonymous email services An anonymous email service does what it says on the tin; it allows the user to share a message with one or multiple recipients without also sharing their contact information. There are many benefits to using an anonymous email service, with good intentions, and in many ways it's more beneficial for everyone involved. Here are 3 key ways anonymous email services can benefit you. Freedom of expression The sad reality of things is that people often don't really want to be told the truth. They may say they do, but the minute...