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What to Do When Sites You Trust Suffer Redirect Attacks

Equifax suffered another setback when their website was hacked to redirect people to a malware site. What can you do when faced with redirect attacks?

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Oct 16, 2017

How to Detect and Clean Malware from a Linux Server with Maldet

Linux systems are not immune to malware. To protect yourself, you can use Maldet to detect and clean malware from a Linux server.

By Jackson Mwendwa – Aug 22, 2017

The Scary Prospects of the Android Virus “GhostCtrl”

“GhostCtrl” is a new Android virus that comes with a wide variety of terrifying features. Find out what GhostCtrl can do and how you can combat it.

By Simon Batt – Aug 4, 2017

What Is Pharming and How Can It Be Prevented?

Pharming can redirect your computer from a legitimate URL to a fake copy and steal your login credentials. Find out what pharming is and how to prevent it.

By Simon Batt – Jun 12, 2017

Subtitles Malware: What It Is, and How to Avoid It

Text files are usually not associated with malware, but the recent subtitles malware will change this perception. Learn what subtitles malware is and how to avoid it.

By Simon Batt – Jun 6, 2017

WannaCry: The Worm that Ate the World

The WannaCry ransomware managed to infect an unprecedented 230,000 systems spread across 150 countries. Find out what it is and how you can combat it.

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – May 15, 2017

How FalseGuide Infected 2 Million Android Devices

Recently it was discovered that a strand of Android malware, called FalseGuide, managed to infect up to 2 million Android phones. How did it do this, and what does it mean for apps as a whole?

By Simon Batt – May 9, 2017

How to Tackle Pre-Installed Malware on Your Android Phone

Some Android phones were found to have preinstalled malware, even before the customer receives the phone. Here is how you can tackle preinstalled malware on your Android phone.

By Simon Batt – Apr 2, 2017

Android Malware: 5 Signs Your Device Is Infected and How to Get Rid of It

Android malware does exist on your phone. If you are wondering if your phone is infected, here’s how to check for Android malware and how to get rid of it.

By Simon Batt – Jan 29, 2017

What Is the Scareware Scam and How to Protect Yourself

Other than the usual malware, there is also the scareware scam that scares you to install infected software. Let’s learn how it works and how you can protect yourself.

By Simon Batt – Dec 11, 2016

How to Check Package File for Malware Before You Install It in Mac

If you are downloading an app outside of the Mac App store, it is best to scan the package file for malware before you install it. Here’s how you can do it in macOS.

By John Parsons – Dec 10, 2016

3 Malware Distribution Methods You Really Need to Beware Of

One way a malicious user can get access to your data is by playing off your day-to-day life routines. Here are a few examples of how malware distributors can hijack your daily routine and really ruin your day.

By Simon Batt – Aug 27, 2016

Does Antimalware Really Do Anything To Help Stop Malware?

Does Anti-Malware Really Do Anything to Help Stop Malware?

A number of viruses evade security software detection causing huge problems. So we ask: are anti-malware applications worth the trouble anymore?

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – May 9, 2016

How to Use Windows Defender Offline to Clear Persistent Infections

How to Use Windows Defender Offline to Clear Persistent Infections

Microsoft recently introduced Windows Defender Offline. It can be used to scan and remove nasty viruses and malware. Here’s how to use this antivirus program offline.

By Vamsi Krishna – Feb 17, 2016

How to Protect Your Android Phone From Stagefright Exploit

How to Protect Your Android Phone from Stagefright Exploit

Stagefright might just be the biggest exploit to have been discovered in Android yet. If you’re wondering how to protect your device, read on to find out!

By Khamosh Pathak – Sep 21, 2015

What You Need to Know About Smartphone Malware and How You Can Protect Yourselves

What You Need to Know About Smartphone Malware and How You Can Protect Yourself

This article is targeted at smartphone malware and explains what it is, how it’s transmitted, how it works, how to remove it and how to protect yourself.

By Christopher Harper – May 18, 2015

Bad Chrome Extensions: What You Can Do About Them

There is a probability that a Chrome extension you are using is injecting advertisements without your knowledge. What can you do about it?

By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – Apr 11, 2015

Ultra Adware Killer - A Simple Utility to Clean Installed Adware

Ultra Adware Killer – A Simple Utility to Clean Installed Adware

If you think that your system is infected with adware/junkware, here is how you can use Ultra Adware Killer to clean installed adware on your system.

By Vamsi Krishna – Apr 2, 2015

How to Stop Firefox from Sending Downloaded File Information to Google

Firefox version 31 comes with a feature that checks your downloaded file with Google for malware. You can disable it if you are concerned about your privacy.

By Vamsi Krishna – Aug 7, 2014

How to Fix Chrome’s Extension Security Problems

Some of the extensions in Chrome store are using hidden adware to make money off of you. Here are some fixes for you to tackle the extension security problems.

By Alan Buckingham – Feb 11, 2014

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