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Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

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

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

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…

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Passboard: A Password You Can Wear

Passboard: A Password You Can Wear

Privacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews March 5, 2013

There is a hugely growing market for password management.  For many, the increasing amount of options for managing passwords has come as a welcome relief, as many people must rely on multiple variations of passwords for each online service. Keeping track of all of your passwords can be a... Read more
PlayStation 4 Privacy Settings: Real Names Might Be Required

PlayStation 4 Privacy Settings: Real Names Might Be Required

GamingNewsPrivacy and Security March 4, 2013

The PlayStation 4 announcement day has come and gone, and what have we gotten from it? More anticipation for the next generation console, if nothing else. We have high hopes that the PlayStation 4 will be affordable. We know it’s going to be much more powerful, and we know... Read more
Facebook Hit in ‘Sophisticated’ Attack

Facebook Hit in ‘Sophisticated’ Attack

NewsPrivacy and SecuritySocial Media February 18, 2013

Facebook has revealed it was targeted by hackers last month, but says user data was not compromised. The social media network says its security systems were targeted in a ‘sophisticated’ attack when a handful of employees visited a mobile developer website.   The compromised website hosted an exploit which... Read more
How to Deal With a Social Media Hoax

How to Deal With a Social Media Hoax

How ToPrivacy and SecuritySocial Media February 4, 2013

Due to social networking and the internet, many people have become citizen journalists, sometimes given first-hand accounts of stories and offering perspectives that many mainstream journalist’s cannot.   This is revolutionary in today’s day and age of instant news broadcast and information, but does have its drawbacks.  Citizen journalism does... Read more
Twitter Attacked By Hackers

Twitter Attacked By Hackers

NewsPrivacy and SecuritySocial Media February 4, 2013

Social media giant Twitter is the latest victim of an internet security attack. The San Francisco-based company now joins the likes of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, which have also reported breaches of their systems within the last two weeks. ‘Unusual access patterns’ were detected by... Read more
The Best Password Generators

The Best Password Generators

Best SoftwarePrivacy and Security January 29, 2013

Why is it that every time you have to make a password your mind goes blank? People tend to gravitate toward using the same passwords over and over again.  Often, they aren’t as secure as you might think. Experts recommend using different passwords for each service you use on... Read more
Antivirus Software to Protect Today’s Gadgets

Antivirus Software to Protect Today’s Gadgets

MobilePrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews January 26, 2013

Anti-Virus protection is important no matter what type device you are using. Despite what you may have heard, smartphones and tablets also need protection from viruses and malware. So it’s important to make sure that you have the right kind of anti-virus protection for your device. Several companies offer... Read more
DeleteMeMobile App – Hide Personal Information

DeleteMeMobile App – Hide Personal Information

MobilePrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews January 24, 2013

Many people are concerned about internet privacy.  Reducing the vast amounts of information about you on the internet can be a daunting task, and most people wouldn’t even know where to start.  Now, perhaps ironically, there’s an app for that.  It’s called DeleteMeMobile, and it recently launched for iOS... Read more
Microsoft Security Essentials Fails AV Certification Test

Microsoft Security Essentials Fails AV Certification Test

AntivirusNews January 21, 2013

Microsoft Security Essentials has failed to earn certification from AV-Test – the independent German institute best known for evaluating the effectiveness of antivirus software. During November and December 2012, a team from AV-Test continuously evaluated 25 home user security products using their default settings. The review focused on the... Read more
SkypeHide: Keeping Skype Confidential

SkypeHide: Keeping Skype Confidential

MessagingPrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews January 11, 2013

Secret messages, covert channels and hidden information may sound like something from the Bourne Ultimatum film, but it is also part of an alleged new offering from Skype. If Skype, which allows users to communicate via microphone, webcam, instant messaging and phone calls, goes ahead with the newfangled concept,... Read more
How to Protect Young Kids Online

How to Protect Young Kids Online

How ToInternetPrivacy and Security December 25, 2012

It’s important to protect kids when they are online.  Even a few simple steps can protect the safety and privacy of your children.  Preventative measures for parents fall primarily into two categories: technological and behavioural.   Technological Protection It’s up to you to decide what your child is and isn’t... Read more
Security Checklist for Smartphones from the FCC

Security Checklist for Smartphones from the FCC

MobileNewsPrivacy and Security December 24, 2012

The FCC has created a website to help users make their smartphones safer.  This allows users to feel more secure about what they do on their phones and to find ways to protect their private data.   The website lists multiple operating systems along with general actions for any... Read more
Malware Attacks Point-of-Sale Systems

Malware Attacks Point-of-Sale Systems

NewsPrivacy and Security December 19, 2012

A kind of malware is attacking point-of-sale systems rather than personal computers or devices.  It has hit retailers, hotel chains, restaurants, and other businesses.   Named “Dexter” by those who discovered the malware, the attacks have been discovered in 40 countries.  While this is not the first time that... Read more
Cyber Criminals Target SmartPhones

Cyber Criminals Target SmartPhones

MobileNewsPrivacy and Security December 14, 2012

Cyber criminals who are experts at hijacking computers with viruses and malware are looking elsewhere for their next efforts.  They see major potential with your smartphone.   Computer users have learned how to protect their devices with the latest anti-virus software and using strong passwords.  However, not everyone is... Read more
Avast Donates Anti-Virus Software to Schools

Avast Donates Anti-Virus Software to Schools

NewsPrivacy and Security December 5, 2012

While users can get the basic Avast anti-virus software for free, they have to pay for the premium version. However, the Prague company is giving the premium product away to schools. The software can protect schools from hackers and viruses that can damage entire systems. Avast is making it... Read more
How to Protect Yourself from Cybercriminals

How to Protect Yourself from Cybercriminals

How ToPrivacy and Security November 27, 2012

Black Friday began the busiest shopping season of the year. Then comes Cyber Monday when the online deals get crazy and everyone shops on their laptop, tablet, or smart phone. This is prime time for criminals who want to hack into accounts and steal identities because more people are sharing... Read more
2012’s Worst Computer Viruses and Malware

2012’s Worst Computer Viruses and Malware

AntivirusNews October 3, 2012

2012 was the year of the computer virus thanks to cyber warfare being encountered at the international level and hacktivists groups such as LulzSec and Anonymous attacking websites on a daily basis. With computer viruses and malware on the rise we take a look at three of 2012’s worst... Read more
The Best Smartphone Security Apps

The Best Smartphone Security Apps

Best SoftwareMobilePrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews September 26, 2012

Smartphone security apps were once thought to be a luxury not needed by most mobile users. As smartphone use has continued to grow at a rapid rate so too has the number of mobile viruses. Whether you’re operating an Apple iOS device or the newest Google Android smartphone the download... Read more
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