How to Protect Yourself Against Keyloggers
Keyloggers are spyware that record every stroke that is made on the keyboard of a computer They gain access to passwords, usernames, bank details, credit card number and data. More ...
The Seven Most Common Methods of Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks, which range from stealing individual or corporate data to creating multimillion-dollar scams, are reported with increasing frequency. Cyber thieves either secretly assume control of the user's system or steal the user's credentials. Let's take a look at the seven most common ways an attacker makes his way into a system. More ...
What is Phishing and How to Safeguard Against It
Every time you open an email you may be subject to a phishing attack. Upon opening a phishing email, which you will believe came from an authentic source such as your bank or eBay or Paypal, you will be directed to a website to enter your personal information. More ...
Social Engineering Attack Counter Measures
Kevin Mitnick, upon questioning as to how he was able to successfully break into so many protected networks, he revealed that in many cases he simply called the company and asked for the password. More ...
Keep Your Internet Browsing Private with InPrivate Browsing
InPrivate Browsing is a feature of Internet Explorer 9 that prevents your browsing history, temporary Internet files, form data, cookies, and user names and passwords from being retained by the browser. More ...
BIOS Security
There are several features available in modern BIOS that can be configured to help prevent malicious attacks on a PC. These include Boot Sector Virus Protection, BIOS Password, and BIOS Boot Sequence. More ...
Has Malware Turned Off Your PC's User Account Control?
The User Account Control prevents software from installing or changes being made to a PC without the user's permission. Unfortunately hackers have used Windows bugs and vulnerabilities to turn off the User Account Control. Use the steps in this article to make sure the User Account Control on your PC is not turned off. More ...
Easiest Ways to Beat Ransomware
Ransomware attackers are causing real damage to the users with their malicious codes and practices. Thus in present situation users are also practicing some smart tactics to prevent ransomware threats. Here are a few steps to avert ransomware attacks. More ...
How to Remove Virus Without Internet Access
If you suspect that your PC has a virus, you can download an antivirus program to eliminate the virus. But what if a virus is preventing your PC from accessing the Intenet? In that case you'll need to use a PC that does have internet access to download this free Portable virus remover. More ...
Ransomware and How To Protect Yourself
Ransomware is a term for a group of malicious software (or malware) programs that encrypt your files or lock your computer in some way and demand a ransom to decrypt your files or unlock your computer. More ...
Avoid the Indigestion of Cookies
You may have heard of cookies, a cute name for a tiny piece of code that is stored on your computer when you visit some websites. In most cases, cookies are harmless, but more aggresive companies use them to track who you are and where you go. This has obvious privacy concerns. More ...
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
The TPM is an embedded security chip, usually installed on the motherboard, that stores encryption keys in a protected EEPROM. When the TPM stores encryption keys, it encrypts them so that they can be decrypted only by the TPM. More ...
Flash Animations and Videos Install Viruses
Adobe Flash is a bloated computer-choking plug-in that not only slows down your computer, but may also install viruses. The information in this article will allow you to take control of Flash to speed up and protect your computer. More ...
