Tips & Advice
Top 10 Benefits of VPNIntroduction While Virtual Private Networks (VPN) became increasingly popular in recent years, this article will tell you not only why VPN is useful but why it’s necessary, especially if you care about the safety of your personal information online. Read on to find out more. Benefit #1: Encrypted Traffic One of the massive benefits of […]
19th August 2021
Tips & Advice
How To Stay Safe In Case Of Online Data BreachesIntroduction Data breaches are a serious concern, and even tech giants like Facebook are not immune, as we witnessed in 2019. But, data breaches and data leaks can happen to anyone. Which is why it is important to take matters into your own hands and implement data breach protection measurements. This article will tell you […]
19th August 2021
Industry Latest
How To Stay Protected Against Malware Attacks In 2021Introduction Malware attacks are a real threat to your personal information and data. If you are not careful when using the Internet, you are at risk. In this article, we will explain what a malware attack is, what are common types of malware attacks, and what you can do to stay protected. What Are Malware […]
19th August 2021
Tips & Advice
How To Clean Up Your Digital Footprint?Introduction Whatever we do online leaves a trace. While those crumbs of our personal information are small, they quickly start piling up, leaving us vulnerable. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your privacy, and this article will tell you more about that. We will talk about digital footprints and steps you can take to […]
19th August 2021
Tips & Advice
Dubious Downloads: How to Check If A Download is Malicious?Introduction We all heard the horror stories – you download an email attachment, and before you know it, you are greeted with a ransomware message, telling you to pay up, or all of your precious data is lost for good. But, the reality is that most downloads aren’t harmful. Yet, how can you tell, is […]
19th August 2021
Tips & Advice
Can Phones Get Viruses? True or FalseIntroduction When people talk about malware, they usually think about computer viruses. Mobile devices, are often wrongly considered virus-resistant. This article will tell you more about phone malware and how to get rid of a phone virus if your device does get one. You will also learn that phone viruses work differently from those you […]
19th August 2021
Tips & Advice
10 Steps To Help Stay Protected Online – Top TipsIntroduction Living without the internet is next to impossible, especially when more and more of us start working remotely. That being said, it was never more important to stay protected online, as both of our business and personal information is distributed over the web. This article will give you 10 steps to help stay protected […]
18th August 2021
Tips & Advice
How To Create a Strong PasswordWith a new hacking scandal in the news every other week, everyone should be concerned about the security of their online accounts. Here are a few simple techniques for creating strong passwords; and remembering them. Avoid using the following types of passwords, which a surprising number of people use: password, QWERTY, 123456, 00000 and Letmein. […]
15th March 2019
Tips & Advice
Why Opening Email Attachments can be Dangerous By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 17th March 2017, 13.28 EDT Email attachments can carry a number of potential dangers and it’s important to be aware of the potential risks so that you can try to avoid them. People who make viruses often use tricks to encourage you to open the attachment, as such pretending […]
8th March 2019
Industry Latest
Why Business Cyber Attack Security is Paramount in 2017By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 2nd March 2017, 14.14 EDT Countless corporations fell victim to cyber attacks last year, a fact made very public by international headlines. Ransomware attacks – essentially malware that holds a system’s data hostage until a ransom is paid – soared to 4000 per day through 2015 to 2016, according to […]
8th March 2019
Tech-News
More Accusations of Chinese Spy ChipsSpies based in China have been planting secret chips inside electronics destined for the USA, according to Bloomberg, in a highly coordinated hacking project. The website reports that tiny microchips appear to have been added to motherboards at the point of manufacture, and those motherboards have ended up in servers in some of the […]
8th March 2019
Tips & Advice
Are Browser Extensions to Blame for Last Years Facebook Hack?Hackers are selling private messages from 81,000 Facebook accounts online, according to BBC report. Facebook claims that there has been no security breach, and says that the messages were probably scraped up by browser extensions that have accessed content during normal browsing sessions. The BBC reported in November that hackers claim to have […]
8th March 2019
Industry Latest
Cloudfare Ditches Captchas for Tor UsersIf you regularly use Tor to ensure your privacy while browsing, you’ve probably noticed that you frequently meet a Cloudflare ‘challenge’ when trying to access certain websites. Sites that use Cloudflare have been automatically rerouting Tor users to these CAPTCHAs to ensure that traffic is genuine and not malicious. But for many users, […]
8th March 2019
Tech-News
Hacker Pleads GuiltyBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 2nd May 2017, 09.11 EDT Mark Vartanyan, who was accused of aiding the development and distribution of malicious software designed to steal financial details, has pleaded guilty on a computer fraud charge. Vartanyan, who used the online alias ‘Kolypto’, was arrested in Norway back in October 2014, and […]
8th March 2019
Industry Latest
Fresh Cyber Attack!By Mark Phillips ¦ Updated 26th October 2017, 05.12 EDT In what is becoming yet another startling addition to a year plagued by numerous high-profile cyber attacks, Europe has been hit by a new wave of ransomware. The malicious software, which has been branded ‘Bad Rabbit’, follows the same modus operandi of other strains before […]
8th March 2019
Tech-News
Cyber Threat Is BackBy Mark Phillips ¦ Updated 28th June 2017, 05.12 EDT A new major malware attack has started to spread rapidly, crippling major organizations by locking down PCs and holding the data to ransom. Hackers have launched a new strain of ransomware virus, known as ‘Petya’, designed to hijack a victims’ computer by encrypting their files, […]
8th March 2019
Tech-News
New Worldwide ThreatBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 30th May 2017, 08.16 EDT In yet more harrowing news, a Croatian researcher has discovered a new worm, known as EternalRocks, that utilizes seven stolen hacking tools from the NSA. The malware shares characteristics with WannaCry, and could potentially pose an even greater threat than the already notorious […]
8th March 2019
Security & Privacy
HACKERS STILL ACTIVEBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 22nd May 2017, 06.14 EDT The Shadow Brokers, who recently became one of the world’s most notorious cyber attack groups after leaking a stolen hacking tool from the US National Security Agency, is threatening to release even more tools. In a harrowing message, the group raised alarm bells […]
8th March 2019
Tech-News
WORLDWIDE VIRUS HITSBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 15th May 2017, 07.31 EDT If any further proof was needed of ransomware’s continual threat in today’s world, it’s now being splashed across international headlines following a mass-scale global attack. Britain is renowned for its top-tier public health service, the NHS, but many of its hospitals have now […]
8th March 2019
Industry Latest
Fake Netflix App Hacks SmartphonesBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 20th April 2017, 07.31 EDT Like many of the world’s leading streaming services, Netflix has a hugely popular app available to its many users. But hackers have been preying on users who are quick to download and install apps without double-checking for developer authenticity. Cyber security professionals have […]
8th March 2019
Security & Privacy
Gmail Phishing ScamBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 25th April 2017, 06.514 EDT Phishing scams have long been plaguing email providers and their millions of users, and Gmail is the latest to take a hit from hackers. Described as one of the most convincing to date, the scam lures unsuspecting users into entering their login information, […]
8th March 2019
Security & Privacy
Ransomware Hits WhatsappBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Android users are being urged to remain vigilant when downloading apps, especially since a new form of ransomware has been discovered. GhostCtrl, a malicious software with the means to secretly record its users, is being spread by disguising itself as popular apps such as WhatsApp and Pokemon […]
19th February 2019
Security & Privacy
Why Business Cyber Attack Security is ParamountBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Countless corporations fell victim to cyber attacks last year, a fact made very public by international headlines. Ransomware attacks – essentially malware that holds a system’s data hostage until a ransom is paid – soared to 4000 per day through 2015 to 2016, according to the U.S. Department of […]
19th February 2019
Security & Privacy
Android Apps Sharing Millions of Users’ Private DataBy Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Android apps are utilized by many in our day-to-day lives, but new research has revealed that they are “secretly colluding” to share data without asking for user consent. This sharing could pilot security breaches, leaving contact and location details, among other private information vulnerable. According to researchers at Virginia […]
19th February 2019
Tech-News
Why using a VPN connection is becoming increasingly important?By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Even the smallest businesses are reaping the benefits of installing and using virtual private network (VPN) hardware/software. And that’s why using a VPN connection is becoming increasingly important. Why? VPNs can extend a business network to include home-based or mobile workers, so those employees can securely access applications, […]
19th February 2019
Industry Latest
Why is keeping your software up to date important?By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Why is this happening again? That pesky pop-up message telling you to update your OS software is staring at you, begging for you to make a choice: “update now” or “remind me later”. What do you do? You choose the ever-tempting “remind me later” option, but we all […]
19th February 2019
Security & Privacy
Yahoo Hacked!By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Giants of the internet world have long been victims of hacking, and Yahoo’s breach will come as a distressing headline for millions of its users. The tech corporation, best known for its global search engine, email and other online services, has recently revealed yet more jarring news. Back […]
19th February 2019
Tips & Advice
When Location Tracking Becomes a Risk to PrivacyLocation tracking can be a genuinely useful tool. On your phone, it can help to find services close by, or locate the device if you lose it. On a computer, location tracking could help a website deliver more relevant content based on where you live. But how many people have access to this location data? […]
19th February 2019
Tips & Advice
What is two-factor authentication and how can does it help me stay secure online?By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ One of the best pieces of security advice any computer expert can give you is to enable two-factor authentication where possible. Nowadays, with password breaches being so common, it could be the one thing that keeps away hackers from stealing your online identity. Two-factor authentication or two-step verification? A […]
19th February 2019