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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…
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…
But for now it’s for Windows 10 Insiders only. Double check the date if you want, but it’s not April 1st, and Microsoft really have made the Ubuntu Linux operating system (OS) available on the Windows Store. Canonical, the developer of the Ubuntu version of Linux, have announced the unprecedented... Read more
Top 5 Password Managers
DesktopSoftware Reviews July 13, 2017
Protect your passwords, banking details, addresses and more with these great free apps. There’s no getting around it. Passwords are a curse of modern life. As, unfortunately, are the growing threats of hacking and cybercrime. So, it’s little wonder that password managers are growing in popularity. How they go... Read more
If you’re not freaking out, your not paying attention. Facebook, Alphabet (Google), Twitter, Amazon, Netflix, and dozens of other tech firms and websites from porn and dating sites, to Reddit and AirBnB, got together for a day of action to protest proposed changes to US net neutrality rules, on... Read more
Decision comes as company increases focus on cloud computing. Microsoft has confirmed speculation in the industry that it will to lay off thousands of workers as the tech giant moves further into its cloud computing operations, namely Azure. Microsoft plans to cut “thousands” of jobs, with a majority of... Read more
Tech giants rally today in support of net neutrality Today, some of the world’s biggest internet companies and activist groups are coming together to protest the FCC’s proposed rollback of net neutrality protections. It’s tiring to have think you’ve won a significant victory for mankind, only to have the political winds... Read more
HTTPS Everywhere: Making Your Browsing More Secure Without Trying
InternetPrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews July 12, 2017
We review the popular encryption browser extension. Despite what the name might suggest HTTPS Everywhere isn’t exactly everywhere, but it’s pretty close. HTTPS Everywhere is an extension available for many of the world’s major browsers, including Firefox, Opera, and Chrome that encrypts your communications with many major websites, making... Read more
Seriously, There’s A Hacker Help Desk
News July 12, 2017
Teen allegedly provided DDoS software on demand. It’s all about customer service these days. In the startup era when anyone can produce and promote a good product, offering your customers outstanding support and 24/7 help is the way to get ahead in your industry. But one young entrepreneur has discovered... Read more
Sorry Folks, Jayden K Smith Isn’t A Hacker
News July 11, 2017
Plus, did you know gullible’s been removed from the dictionary? Go ahead and warn your grandmothers now: there’s a great new viral Facebook hoax making the rounds. This one only serves to instantly let you know which of your friends and relatives doesn’t know how social media and cybercrime... Read more
China’s Futuristic Bus Scam
News July 11, 2017
Putting the fiction in Sci-Fi transportation. As one of the leading global carbon emissions culprits, China has taken a hard look at its pollution problem and is working on ways to remedy the crisis. There was a brief respite from the toxic air during the 2008 Beijing Olympics –... Read more
Petya Ransomware Developers Offer Unlock Key
DevelopmentNews July 10, 2017
Unencryption key offered… for a hefty price. It’s been just over a week since Petya ransomware had its way with a global pool of tech users. Since that time, investigators have traced its origins – along with that of two other related strains – back to a small accounting... Read more
New research highlights issues and igonorance of the law. According to new research carried out by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and PRS For Music, Stream-ripping is now the “most aggressive” and “fastest-growing” form of music piracy. For those not in the know, “Stream-Ripping” is the term that commonly refers... Read more
Another week, another antitrust case. Google has found itself facing a second record fine from European regulators in another antitrust case, in as many weeks, according to a report by Reuters. As the dust still settles over the EU’s 2.4 billion Euro fine against Google’s comparison search practices, last... Read more
Eponymous antivirus pioneer agrees deal. One of the original Cybersecurity pioneers, John McAfee, has agreed a deal with Intel not to use his own name in any company, or in any connection with other cybersecurity products, as part of a deal to end the lawsuit he brought against the... Read more
Hackers Steal Bitcoin From Bithumb Exchange Traders
News July 7, 2017
User data stolen from major cryptocurrency exchange. Hackers have managed to steal user data and money from Bithumb, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptocurrency exchanges, the company has announced. According to Bithumb, the company’s internal network and core servers were themselves not attacked. Instead it appears that the... Read more
Increase privacy, security and control, with these five great web browsers. Of course, all browsers can be considered ‘secure’, but there’s an ever-growing choice of specialised products that are specifically focused on the issue of user privacy, of handing back control to the user and opting out of the... Read more
New layer of security added in response to growing threat. Ask any kind of cybersecurity tech expert and they will tell you pretty much the same thing: ransomware is now the top threat facing businesses. According to data collected throughout 2016, both the numbers of infections and the dollar amounts... Read more
Those responsible for latest cyberattack may face criminal charges. The Petya ransomware attack spread across Europe over the course of the past week and carried some varying strains, including NotPetya and Petrwrap. The category of ransomware for the secondary strains might have been a misnomer, though, as most reports... Read more
McDonald’s Installs Kiosks Instead Of Workers
News July 4, 2017
Automation could replace all hourly-wage cash register staff in 2,500 US restaurants. The next time you head up to the counter to order a Big Mac and some fries, don’t be surprised if there’s something missing: a smiling face. McDonald’s is reportedly moving away from human employees with an automated self-check out... Read more