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Information about potential threats to your personal and financial security covering desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.


Total Defense awarded the highest ranking in Malware Protection Tests from AV-Comparatives.

Independent test lab AV-Comparatives recently published results from their security products Malware Protection Test on 17 leading cybersecurity brands. Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus was tested and received the highest Advanced+ AV-Comparatives award.   “We so glad to receive this top ranked recognition from AV-Comparatives, it further attests to Total Defense’s commitment to offering our customers the ultimate level of protection without negative impact […]

What to do when your social media account has been hacked

We’ve all seen it. You’re scrolling through social media and suddenly someone you’ve followed for some time is consistently posting spam about a pair of knockoff sunglasses, accompanied by a link. Sometimes they show up in your feed, other times in your messages, but it never seems to go away until the account is reported. […]

SMS codes vs. authenticator apps: What’s more secure?

For most of us, it’s become a familiar routine. You’re about to sign into an online account on a new device. It could be one of your social media profiles, a banking website, your email or something else. You enter your username and password. Then, the application prompts you to check your phone for a […]

A quick guide to banking Trojans

Online banking is supposed to be convenient and secure,  and most of the time, it is. Consumers have come to regard apps from their banks as trustworthy alternatives to visiting a branch. According to multiple surveys compiled by the U.S. Federal Reserve, adoption of online banking including mobile apps has been climbing steadily for years, […]

Laptop Travel Safety

With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, travel has already ramped up more than an average 300% from 2020 according to the TSA. Whether it’s visiting family or finally taking that vacation that was indefinitely delayed, you’ll want to make sure all of your smart devices are secure while traveling to keep your information safe. After all, getting […]

Why you should have a privacy screen filter while in public

Whether you’re trying to get some work done in your local coffee shop or on the plane with your family heading out on vacation, you may be surrounded by wandering eyes. Being in public shouldn’t stop you from getting work or shopping done, but how can you prevent people from seeing your work documents or […]