Using a Virtual Private Network while accessing the web has become more important than ever before. This is because hackers and cybercriminals can go to any lengths in invading user privacy and gaining access to sensitive information. Thus, putting one through unrecoverable damage. This post gives detailed knowledge one has to know about Virtual Private Networks. What is Virtual Private Network? VPN is an abbreviated form of Virtual Private Network. When connected through it, it establishes a secure connection path that pledges online privacy besides anonymity over an encrypted … [Read more...] about Virtual Private Network (VPN) Guide for Online Privacy and Security
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Stalkerware on the Rise: How to protect yourself from them
Stalkerware is spyware in short. In detail, it is a software program that is used for cyberstalking. So, what is cyberstalking? Cyberstalking is the act of purposeful and unwanted contact with someone online. Despite a sharp rise in the use of it globally over the past year, 86% of adults are unfamiliar with what it is and how it works. Per Avast Press releases, the use of Stalkerware and Spyware Apps has increased by 93% since Lockdown Began in the UK. What can Stalkerware do? Stalkerware can track victims’ location, record phone calls, and text messages. … [Read more...] about Stalkerware on the Rise: How to protect yourself from them
Email Security Best Practices
What is Email Security? Electronic mail or e-mail is the most common method of exchanging messages between people nowadays. Of course, the exchanging of messages is done using electronic devices. But the question here is, how securely they can be exchanged? Specifically, without leaking the information in the messages to the hackers or your email address to the spammers. Did you know? Cyberattacks are in rising. Among the Cyberattacks, Email attacks are more common. Why is an email such an easy target for hackers? In the first place, we're people and sometimes we make mistakes. Even … [Read more...] about Email Security Best Practices
20 Simple Things You Should Be Doing for Greater Data Privacy
Data Privacy is one thing that you shouldn’t and do not want to share with rest of the world. When something is private that means it is extremely special or sensitive. So, definitely, you should protect it. Below are few simple things that can help you achieve greater data privacy. Password protect your devices: Keep your gadgets (likewise your smartphone, iPad, computer, tablet, etc.) locked when not using them. Enable auto-locking of a device after the certain period of inactivity. Doing this not only protects your data privacy but also saves the battery span of the … [Read more...] about 20 Simple Things You Should Be Doing for Greater Data Privacy
Best Free Online Scanner for Malware Detection and Removal
Online scanner or online virus scan is one the best ways to scan and remove malwares from your PC. They provide free online virus scan for your PC without installing their virus detector or anti-malware software. As there is no installation, no hard drive space is required, online PC scan comes in handy. Especially if you are running out of hard disk drive space or using a computer that’s running low on hardware resources. Below are few benefits of an online scanner: No installation is necessary. No major system requirements. Faster scanning times than regular. No … [Read more...] about Best Free Online Scanner for Malware Detection and Removal
Is it worth to use a Virtual Private Network or VPN on Android?
If you are in need or planning to use a Virtual Private Network or VPN, the favorable effects weigh more than the unfavorable ones. This applies also when accessing through tour cellular phones. Image Source: Pexels Current update on the invasion of privacy and the long-term hacking issues and the fear of stealing data and information online, Virtual Private Network is in demand. While the advantages of them are the most favorable and the reason for its trendy façade is a hot focus, little emphasis is given to the most probable question to be asked. Can it be used on my android … [Read more...] about Is it worth to use a Virtual Private Network or VPN on Android?
How to Prevent Bluetooth Hacks: Bluejacking, Bluesnarfing & Bluebugging
Bluetooth Hacks: The way devices communicate with each other is changing every day. Earlier, they used to communicate by using a range of electrical wires and optical cables. This type of communication is not so preferred due to limitations. Limitations can be like lack of sensors and weather conditions impact etc. Nowadays, devices are communicating with Bluetooth Technology. Bluetooth: It is one of the features found in millions of devices we use in our day to day life. Some of them are like mobile phones, headphones, laptops and portable speakers. In this article, we … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Bluetooth Hacks: Bluejacking, Bluesnarfing & Bluebugging
Mozilla Firefox Browser: 3 Reasons Why You Should Switch To It.
Mozilla Firefox Browser is a free and open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation. It supports different operating system like Windows, macOS, Linux and even Android. What is a web browser? A web browser is a software application that is used for sending, retrieving and traversing information resources across the World Wide Web. Even with the rise of mobile users and mobile apps, web browsers still have their role in connecting users to the Internet. This is why most of the modern operating systems come with their own default web browsers. Examples are: Microsoft … [Read more...] about Mozilla Firefox Browser: 3 Reasons Why You Should Switch To It.
Android Malware Definition, How to Remove & Protect your Smartphone
Android Malware: Android is one among the best-selling mobile operating systems in the world. Being developed by Google, it’s been known for its free, ready-made, low-cost and open source license. Despite its features, the major drawback is device support. If a new version of the Android operating system or a security patch is released, it typically takes months of time before it reaches the consumer. Sometimes they do not reach at all. This is due to wide variation of hardware in Android devices. As there is an enormous amount of rising in malware's, this article … [Read more...] about Android Malware Definition, How to Remove & Protect your Smartphone
Firefox Addons To Protect And Manage Your Online Privacy
Firefox Addons: Now Protect and Manage Your Online Privacy Easily Privacy: A state in which one is not observed or disturbed by other people. To put it another way its information about people not secluded by others. Privacy in online a myth. Here is a strong reason to call it a myth. For the most part users in the online surf, the web through the privacy modes or incognito modes on their web browsers and believe their surfing is private. But it’s not. Certainly, they can still be tracked by all means with a technology called Browser Fingerprinting. A browser fingerprint is a … [Read more...] about Firefox Addons To Protect And Manage Your Online Privacy