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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…

Can You Provide Full Protection Against Identity Theft with a VPN? Here’s What It Can (and Can’t) Do

News May 22, 2025

Nowadays, it feels like every click and every login to our email or social networks opens a window for those trying to steal our information. Identity theft has reached levels we couldn’t have imagined just a decade ago. According to the latest official statistics, total fraud and identity theft cases…

Privacy and Security

Concerned Over Password Security? Download KeePass

Privacy and Security Software Reviews October 8, 2014

Are you concerned over your passwords? If so, don’t worry as there are many free password managers that are available, one such application is KeePass. It is a free open source password manager that helps you to manage your passwords in a secure manner. Your passwords are secured in one... Read more

Worried About Security? Download AVG Free Edition

Antivirus Software Reviews September 13, 2014

Security is on everyone’s lips these days and with good reason. The amount of viruses and malware is an ever-increasing threat. There are many applications that are available on the market, some at cost and some at no cost. But with so many to choose from, which application do... Read more

Is Your Keyboard Secure? Check out Antilogger

Privacy and Security Software Reviews Windows September 7, 2014

AntiLogger is an extremely powerful and efficient application that can block numerous attempts by hackers to access your computer. Although the application is very lightweight, it can detect any attempts to modify your computer’s settings and place malicious code onto your system. The crowning jewel in the application’s arsenal... Read more

Strong Passwords: How To Make Them

How To Privacy and Security September 5, 2014

It is commonplace to see the phrase “Be sure to use a strong password.” In fact, if you have any dealings whatsoever online, then you will constantly see it. Why should you have a strong password? Well, for one thing if you don’t and your data is easily accessed,... Read more

Nude Photos Of Celebs Stolen From iCloud – is “Find My iPhone” To Blame?

Internet Privacy and Security September 3, 2014

Apple has some major explaining to do after it emerged that nude photos of A-list celebrities were published on 4chan, the anonymous image-sharing site. A total of 101 celebrities were targeted by the hacker who allegedly broke into their iCloud accounts and stole the images. One such celebrity was... Read more

How To Run A Quick Scan Using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Antivirus How To Privacy and Security Software Reviews August 6, 2014

I am not a betting man, but if I were, I would put money on the fact that either you or someone you know have been affected by rogue software at some point. Whether that be a Virus, Worm, Ransomeware, or a Trojan or any other kind of Malware... Read more

How To Scan An External Drive For Malware Using Avast!

Antivirus How To Privacy and Security July 21, 2014

If your computer becomes infected with malware, it may not just affect your computer’s primary hard drive. They can also find their way into devices such as flash drives or external hard drives as well. Avast! Free Antivirus is able to perform a complete scan of your external hard... Read more

Download Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit

Privacy and Security Software Reviews July 10, 2014

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit will protect you against security vulnerabilities, which are found in the code that makes up your software programs. All of your software contains millions of lines of code, which unfortunately some people want to exploit. Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit is quality software, which protects you from the vulnerabilities, which... Read more

How To Erase Data From A Hard Drive

Desktop How To Privacy and Security June 24, 2014

Data is important to everyone. The last thing you need is someone you don’t know getting hold of your information. It is important then, to know how to erase your data from your computer. You may need to do this because your computer is being sold or given away... Read more

How to Set Up A Passcode On iPad

How To Mobile Privacy and Security June 19, 2014

Security is a big thing these days isn’t it? It is a wise move to lock down all of your devices in one way or another. Take your tablet for instance. By setting a passcode on your Apple iPad, you can protect your data in case it is lost... Read more

How To Manage A Friend/Relative’s PC

Desktop How To Privacy and Security June 18, 2014

If you are asked to help out on occasion to ‘fix’ a friend’s PC, chances are that you really could do the job simply in a few minutes. In such a case it is irritating to have to organise both your time and your friends time to sort out... Read more

How To Keep Your Children Safe Online

How To Internet Privacy and Security June 14, 2014

The Internet is a place filled with so much knowledge and entertainment, that you would not be able to come close to seeing even half of it in your lifetime. Everybody should have access to this wonderful tool of information, from young ones to older ones alike. A massive... Read more

Ad-Aware Free Antivirus+ Update Available

Antivirus Software Reviews June 8, 2014

Ad-Aware+ is a top Antimalware program which can provide you with comprehensive malware protection. Ad-Aware+ gives you real-time monitoring, threat alerts and updates its database automatically so you can relax in the knowledge that you are protected. With Ad-Aware+ installed you can feel free to shop and bank online.... Read more

Download The Latest Malwarebytes Antimalware Update

Antivirus News May 23, 2014

Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is able to detect and remove malware, which the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware does this by monitoring every process and then stops a malicious process before it even is able to start. Some Key Features of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware: Light... Read more

Ebay Advise Users To Change Their Password Due To Hack

Internet News Privacy and Security May 23, 2014

eBay has been compromised! It seems someone has hacked into the system and account users have been asked to change passwords in order to ensure personal accounts remain safe and secure. At the end of February and early part of March, eBay employees were compromised when log-in details were... Read more

Microsoft Comes Out Top in EFF Privacy Report

News Privacy and Security May 17, 2014

Earlier this month, the ethical question of whether Microsoft may be compromising cutting edge research was raised by someone from the inside – something that cannot be taken lightly, whether you’re in the sector or not. Something new has come up, though, with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) releasing... Read more

How To Protect Your Data

How To Privacy and Security April 30, 2014

As we all store an increasing amount of sensitive information on our smartphones, protecting our data is vitally important. Just consider, the last time you connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot, did you even stop for a moment to consider what risk you were putting your private data under? I... Read more

Xbox One Secure Login Hacked By 5-Year-Old

Gaming News Privacy and Security April 15, 2014

We all know kids are smart. Just how smart? Well, many are smart enough to figure out how to get into cookie jars, behind locked doors, and they always figure out where you’re hiding the candy. I’m never very amazed when I hear that a young child figured out... Read more