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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…

Cyber Security Stocks Surge After Wannacry Ransomware Scare

News May 22, 2017

Shares in publicly traded cyber-security firms have risen sharply following attack. Tech companies specializing in security and network safety have pretty much all received a substantial bounce since the Wannacry ransomware went global last week. But then that’s hardly surprising. The scale of Wanancry means that governments and companies... Read more

WannaCry Infects IoT Medical Devices

News May 19, 2017

Equipment made by Bayer and Siemens vulnerable too. In the era of constant connectivity, Internet of Things devices reign supreme. They’ve been working their way into our daily lives at rapid pace while eager consumers snap them up. Televisions, kitchen appliances, security cameras, thermostats… there’s an ever-growing list of... Read more

Is Blue Whale ‘Suicide Game’ A Hoax?

News May 19, 2017

What’s the truth behind the headline-grabbing app? An app that’s making news headlines around the world for allegedly targeting children and young people has left quite a few parents shaking in fear, while authorities are still trying to connect even the slightest of dots. Blue Whale, created by Russian... Read more

WikiLeaks Whistleblower Chelsea Manning Released From Prison 27 Years Early

News May 18, 2017

Manning celebrated her release from miltary prison by tweeting ‘first steps of freedom,’ and by wearing civilian clothes. “After another anxious four months of waiting, the day has finally arrived. I am looking forward to so much! Whatever is ahead of me, is far more important than the past.... Read more

Top 5 Email Marketing Apps

Best Software Business Email Software Reviews May 18, 2017

Create successful campaigns. Attract, convert and retain loyal customers. Turn customers into loyal fans and brand ambassadors with personalised email campaigns and automated customer journeys. Email is perfect for keeping your brand top-of-mind and staying connected with those who make a purchase, read your blog or meet you in... Read more

Ultra Adware Killer Reviewed

News May 17, 2017

Improve your online experience and avoid malware. Those pesky ads aren’t just an annoyance anymore. Thanks to the rise in a practice known as “malvertising,” the ads themselves can contain malicious software that infects your network, roots around to steal your contact list for spamming purposes, and more. In... Read more

Hacked? Microsoft Says Blame The Government

News May 17, 2017

Could WannaCry attack have been avoided? There’s a code among whitehat hackers and cybersecurity experts alike, whether they’re professionals on Google’s Project Zero team or just a guy with some know-how working out of his basement: when you discover a bug, you contact the software developer and give them... Read more

Global WannaCry Ransomware Attack Spread Halted ‘By Accident’

News May 16, 2017

Self-taught security researcher stopped ransomware attack by registering a web domain for $10. A 22-year-old self-taught security researcher (who still lives at home) known only as Malware Tech, managed to stop the spread of the seemingly unstoppable piece of malicious ransomware this weekend, during his vacation, without initially realizing... Read more

MoboPlay added to FileHippo

Desktop Mobile Software Reviews May 15, 2017

The all-in-one Android and iOS manager. MoboPlay for PC has been added to FileHippo’s massive range of great free software. This powerful multi-file manager makes it easier than ever to manage your devices. You can now freely backup, restore, and manage your files, apps, ringtones, wallpapers, music, and images... Read more

Bitcoin Price Surges To $1800 Record High

News May 15, 2017

Value of digital cryptocurrency continues to rise. The digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has broken records again, eclipsing the $1700 record it had already broken just days earlier to settle at a new all time high price of over $1800. The new record price means that Bitcoin has increased its value... Read more

Microsoft Fix ‘Crazy Bad Bug’ In Windows Malware Scanner

News May 12, 2017

Windows Bug Found By Project Zero Researchers A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows malware scanners, such as Defender, could have allowed hackers to take control of Windows computers with a single email… that users might not even have read. The vulnerability was quickly named as possibly the worst Windows remote... Read more

UK To Institute “Real Time” Surveillance Of Web Users?

News May 12, 2017

“Live” tracking of British web users’ internet communications has been proposed in a draft paper. The “live” surveillance of British web users’ internet communications has been proposed in a draft technical paper allegedly prepared by the government. If made law, this access would occur via the Investigatory Powers (IP) Act, which includes... Read more

Top 10 Project Management And Collaboration Apps

Best Software Business Project Management Software Reviews May 11, 2017

Organise teams, deliver great projects and nail work flows with these brilliant apps. Whether you work on your own, in a small team, or as part of a large organisation, project management and collaboration apps can make a massive difference in helping to make things run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.... Read more

Donkey Kong And Street Fighter 2 Join World Video Game Hall Of Fame

Gaming News May 11, 2017

Classic titles joined by Halo Combat Evolved and Pokémon Red and Green newest inductees for 2017. The winners were selected from a final panel of 12 originally selected in March of this year. While only established in 2015, the Video Game Hall of Fame’s annual awards, based in New York, has quickly risen to... Read more

Reviewed: Advanced IP Scanner 2.5 By Famatech

Desktop Software Reviews May 10, 2017

New and improved Advanced IP Scanner 2.5 proves to be an even more accurate network scanner and useful management tool than before. While Advanced IP Scanner 2.5 is still primarily a network scanner, it also comes packed with plenty of useful network management tools making it a real contender... Read more

China To Launch Own Version Of Wikipedia In 2018

News May 10, 2017

Online version of national encyclopaedia to be Wikipedia competitor. Known as the “Chinese Encyclopedia,” the country’s national encyclopedia was first published in book form in 1993. The new online edition will go live for the first time in 2018 and will be the largest and most comprehensive version so far... Read more

Snake Malware Now Targets Macs

News May 9, 2017

New twist on an old malware has been detected by Fox-IT International. For years, Mac users have lived in the blissful comfort of a virus-free bubble, happily choosing their Cupertino-based tech over the constant barrage of malicious software that targets Windows machines almost daily. Unfortunately, thanks to recent innovations in... Read more