Ransomware has been around for a while now and grows more prevalent with each passing year. Cases of ransomware were first seen in Russia in 2005. A 2006 report from Trend Micro told of an early ransomware strain that affected Windows computers, which would search a hard drive for certain files, zipping them into a … Read more
In today’s world, it seems like everyone from petty criminals to the federal government is after the data stored on your iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 devices. So, encrypting your devices is more important than ever. Luckily, encrypting all of the data stored on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is easily accomplished. In 2013, … Read more
Maintaining your security and protecting your anonymity on the internet is arguably one of the hardest things to pull off when you’re browsing the web. However, there are quite a few hardened browsers that offer excellent protection for your browsing sessions. In addition, there are extensions available to add protection to the popular browsers that … Read more
At a Glance There’s something really freeing about taking your laptop or mobile device down to your local coffee shop, grabbing a cup of your favorite brewed beverage, and sitting down to surf the web. But are you aware of how vulnerable you are when you’re using your favorite WiFi hotspot? The Dangers of … Read more
One in five children who use the internet have been sexually solicited. One in four has seen unwanted pornography. Nearly 60% of teens have received an email or instant message from a stranger (half have replied). Do I have your attention? The internet is a great place to hang out. Not only can all sorts … Read more
Whenever you browse the web – even if you’re in Incognito mode in your browser – someone is tracking you. Believe me, things will get worse before they get better. In this article, I offer you an informative look at the various ways users can protect their anonymity on the web. I’ll take a close … Read more
In May 2014, a group of Russian hackers launched a malware attack against iOS device users, which locked their devices. The group demanded a $100 ransom from each victim to unlock the afflicted devices. While the attack affected a large number of users, it appeared to mostly affect users who had not used a passcode … Read more
I’ve often said that if you look up a list of antonyms for the word “privacy” that “Facebook” would be at the top of the list. Let’s face it, if you use Facebook, you’re probably sharing more about yourself and your private information than you should be. Facebook is a “free” online social network. What … Read more
HummingBad malware infected over 10 million Android devices in the summer of 2016. The malware was capable of taking over an Android smartphone or tablet, stealing and selling a device’s user information and downloading and installing unauthorized apps. In January 2018, Google removed over 60 gaming apps from Google Play, many aimed at children, that … Read more
Espionage group “Pawn Storm” sends out a fake email to Gmail users with the subject line: “Your account is in danger.” The email claims there have been several unexpected sign-in attempts into the user’s account and suggests the user install the “Google Defender” app. Source The email is a ruse designed to get the users … Read more