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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

Best Software Oct 7, 2025

The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…

Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

Antivirus Jul 31, 2025

The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

Antivirus Jun 25, 2025

With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…

Go Ahead, Jailbreak Your Car

News October 28, 2015

In the US, matters of digital copyright legislation are overseen by the Library of Congress. And since the signing of the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) way back in 1998 that covers these matters, not much has changed despite massive shifts in technology and consumer tech use since then.... Read more

Digital Classrooms: Is This Really Education?

News October 28, 2015

If you need a little excitement in your life, walk into any faculty lounge or meeting room and announce that you think self-paced software is the wave of the future for education. You’re sure to find yourself swarmed by a mob of lesson planning critics who argue that technology... Read more

EU votes against Net Neutrality For Its Citizens

News October 27, 2015

The European Parliament voted NO to new rules that would protect and safeguard ‘Net Neutrality’ in the European Union. MEPs ended up voting against the amendments that had been tabled to preserve and protect the notion of ‘Net Neutrality. The outcome of the vote could have a massive impact on... Read more

McAfee Labs: Dark Web Sells Credit Card Numbers For 55 Cents

How To News October 27, 2015

So it turns out you can now buy stolen passwords for the princely sum of just 55 cents. That is according to a new report by Intel Security group, McAfee Labs who claim to have found login credentials and passwords on a video streaming website. That’s right, for less... Read more

Feds Demand Apple Unlock iPhone’s Passcode

Mobile News October 27, 2015

Apple is taking heat from the US government again, but it’s not over ebooks, patents, or price fixing this time. In the latest battle between the tech giant and the government, now it’s federal law enforcement officials who are demanding Apple unlock an iPhone. Invoking the All Writs Act... Read more

Apple, Google, And Twitter Now Amongst 22 Tech Companies Opposing Cisa Bill

Business News October 26, 2015

Twenty-two of the world’s top technology companies are firmly against the controversial Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (Cisa) due to soon go to a crucial vote on the floor of the US Senate, according to a new poll by internet activists Fight for the Future. A major critic of the legislation, Democratic... Read more

Marks and Spencer Website Faux Pas: Accident Or Intent?

News October 25, 2015

Revenge is a dish best served cold, or at least served publicly on your boss’ website in a way that a) can’t be traced back to you, b) looks completely innocent on your part, and c) brings maximum embarrassment to the company. At least, that’s the thought behind a... Read more

Undercover US DEA Agent Jailed For Stealing Silk Road Bitcoins

News October 23, 2015

The agent who pleaded guilty in July to stealing $700,000 worth of bitcoin has been jailed for his crimes. US undercover Drug Enforcement Agent, Carl M. Force was handed a prison sentence of 6 and a half years for admitting to charges of money laundering, obstruction of justice, and... Read more

Dridex Botnet Still Active Despite Admin Arrests

News October 23, 2015

Just in time for Halloween, here’s a scary story for you: federal officials launched an investigation into a global cybercrime spree that resulted in the arrests of botnet admins in Cyprus back in August. The botnet, dubbed the Dridex/Bugat botnet, was part of a global financial takeover that is... Read more

UK Government Looks To Open Source Software

Development News October 22, 2015

Governments around the world are feeling the pinch of shrinking budgetary funds and burgeoning debt, but the UK is taking one important step in the right direction: open source software. With reports that the government will be abandoning Microsoft Office for all its government offices and departments and heading... Read more

Yahoo Mail Goes Password Free

Email News October 22, 2015

So it looks like the next time you log in to your Yahoo Mail account from a smartphone, you might not need your password… Instead, you might just need “Account Key.” In the month that Yahoo Mail turns 18, users of Yahoo Mail can now check their email using nothing more... Read more

Google’s Software Suite Is Free To Win Over Office Fans

News Office Software Software Reviews October 20, 2015

Google didn’t become as big as…well, Google… by doing anything small. The search engine giant and tech incubator has become the mainstay of industry-wide solutions in a lot of different areas by throwing caution to the wind and building on creativity. That intelligently reckless approach has served it well... Read more

Windows 10 “Accidentally” Appears On Win 7, 8 Computers

News Windows October 20, 2015

In the world of updates and upgrades, it’s really important that you take the time to scan your screen for any unwanted checked boxes. How important is it? Windows-10-against-your-wishes important. According to multiple sources, Microsoft snuck in a fun little feature in their recent important updates package: Windows 7... Read more

Amazon Sues Writers Of Fake Reviews From Fiverr.com

News October 19, 2015

Amazon has begun taking legal action against more than 1,000 freelancers it claims have written fake reviews for its website. According to court records, the US based e-commerce giant filed the lawsuit in Seattle, Washington, on Friday. The lawsuit directly targets freelancers working for Fiverr.com, an online freelance website.... Read more

“ReThink”ing Cyberbullying Through Software

News October 19, 2015

Cyberbullying has some staggering statistics: 52% of young people surveyed reported having been the victims of an online bully, and the numbers for hate speech, embarrassing photos taken without the victim’s knowledge, and victims who do not report it to their parents are equally disheartening. Unfortunately, 95% of teens... Read more

Privacy Groups Seek Investigation Into Experian Hack

News October 16, 2015

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) has called for a full regulatory investigation into the Experian data breach that exposed the personal data of 15 million potential T-Mobile customers, and potentially millions more. Over 25 individual groups, led by PIRG are concerned for the data of 200 million Americans... Read more

Microsoft To Control Updates To Windows 10 Mobile

Mobile News October 16, 2015

When Apple creates an update to its iOS software for its line of phones and tablets, it’s pretty simple: designers create the update with its new features and bug fixes, then Apple informs its users, typically through push notifications. Easy, right? That seemingly simple process is due to the... Read more