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Update your browser plug-ins

Cybercriminals often target outdated plug-ins like Flash and Java since they’re easier to infect with malware. Keep hackers out by making sure you’re always running the latest version of those plug-ins, or, even better, don’t use them at all. Many sites now use HTML instead anyway.

Disable the camera and mic on your smart TV

When a hacker gains access to your smart TV, they can spy on you through the camera and listen to your conversations through the microphone. Some hackers might do this to find out when you’re not home so they can rob you or to capture information that can be used for blackmail. Protect yourself against […]

Keep Your Firewall Turned On

A firewall helps protect your computer from hackers who might try to gain access to crash it, delete information, or even steal passwords or other sensitive information. Software firewalls are widely recommended for single computers. The software is prepackaged on some operating systems or can be purchased for individual computers. For multiple networked computers, hardware […]

The Worst Malware of 2017

Let’s review some of the biggest malware threats of 2017.

What you need to know about mobile payment solutions

Those looking to use mobile payment solutions should be mindful of security concerns. 

Friends sent you a video on Facebook? Be careful, it could be a virus!

At least tens of thousands users have already become victims to a new virus on Facebook, masquerading as messages from friends and downloads malicious code onto computers worldwide.   “Watch the video by clicking on the picture which belongs to you. ..46” – that is the message received by many surfers. The statement included the […]