Have you heard of two-factor authentication? Also known as 2FA or 2-step verification, it is a technology that has been around for quite some time. Patented in 1984, 2FA provides identification of users based on the combination of two different…
An intriguing research has been just completed by online privacy company Vest. The research, performed among UK users, was commissioned to determine the levels of trust people have when it comes to platforms such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Facebook.…
Microsoft Silverlight vulnerabilities have already begun transforming into the next big issue in cyber security. Even though they haven’t been used in many attacks, Silverlight flaws have the potential to be quite damaging. Having said that, attacks based on a…
Baidu, the browser and web services company that is quite like the Chinese Google, has just been involved in a privacy scandal. According to security researchers, the Baidu browser for both Windows and Android acts like an infostealer, collecting information…
When you have your mobile phone with you but don’t want to use your data, what do you usually do? You search for a free and open WiFi connection, and if such is located, you don’t think twice and just…
In terms of mobile malware, Android has been a primary target, attacked by various types of malicious software. From adware, to Trojans and ransomware, Android users should be extra cautious and should think about the protection of their devices, especially…
Private browsing is one of the easy options to sustain some level of online confidentiality. Unfortunately, private browsing is not enough if you truly wish to remain ‘unseen’. In other words, there are several basic myths that surround private browsing…
The battle between Apple and Microsoft is more bloodthirsty than ever. Even though it appears that there are enough fans on both sides, Apple is probably not too happy that Microsoft’s devices are becoming more and more popular amongt businesses……
Being an IT administrator is not an easy job, especially when numerous computers need to be updated at the same time. To make the job of IT admins easier, Microsoft have decided to release one update that contains all the…
Most multinational companies have bug bounty programs that encourage independent researchers to locate and report vulnerabilities. Facebook doesn’t make an exception. As a matter of fact, the popular social network has spent lots of money on flaw reports since its…
As you already know, Microsoft recently ended support for older versions of IE (Internet Explorer). Currently, only IE9 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, IE10 and IE11 are regularly patched. If you are using an older version of IE,…
Are you a fan of Netflix? If so, be extra cautious since Netflix has drawn the attention of malware actors. According to researchers at Symantec, Netflix users are currently being targeted by a new malicious campaign. Netflix Malware Operations Explained…
February’s Patch Tuesday is already a fact. Let’s see what the 13 security bulletins just released by Microsoft are all about. First off, MS16-FEB has taken care of flaws in Windows, Internet Explorer and Windows 10’s browser Edge. Six of…
What is malicious software? Malicious software, or malware, is something you don’t want to encounter but often fall down with. It is a complex term that can make your head spin and your heart beat faster than usual. And we’re…
More Malware Memes Free software is often bundled with suspicious applications such as adware and PUPs. However, if you are ‘lucky’ enough, you may not just get an innocent PUP but a real piece of malware installed alongside that free…
Windows XP may not be officially supported any longer (since April 2014) but this hasn’t stopped core XP users from establishing ways to keep their machines intact. One unofficial but somehow proven method to support your WinXP is called Windows…
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) are perhaps the most notorious threat when it comes to targeted attacks on governments and various business sectors. That being said, one of the currenlty active RATs closely monitored by researchers has gone way ahead of…
Meet KB3123862, yet another mysterious patch released by Microsoft just few days ago. Why mysterious and why ‘yet another’? Because of Microsoft’s established demeanor when it comes to publishing details about the updates they release. Here’s what the official ‘knowledge…
Have you heard, or worse – experienced, the T5000 backdoor that was detected in 2013 and 2014? If you are a human right activist, a government clerk or an employee of the automotive industry in the Asia Pacific, chances are…
What Should You Do on Clean Out Your Computer Day? Over thinking? Overstuffed? Slowly loading? Often stuck?… and noisy? Does that sound like your computer’s performance? Boyana PeevaBelieves that the glass is rather half-full and that nothing is bigger than…
