We all love a good deal—and “free” is the best deal there is, right? Not always. When it comes to free software, the old saying holds up: if you’re not the customer, you’re the product. Whether it’s a free mobile app bombarding you with shady ads, a browser extension quietly harvesting your data, or a […]

We’ve all been there: a strange pop-up appears, your computer starts running slower than a sleepy snail, or you’re getting redirected to websites you didn’t ask for. Chances are, you’ve got a case of malware. Malware, short for malicious software, is a sneaky digital invader designed to steal your data, damage your device, or simply […]

USB thumb drives – those little keychain lifesavers that hold our entire digital lives. While they’re not quite as trendy as they once were, they’re still a handy way to carry a lot of data in a tiny package. But here’s the thing: these little guys can also pose a security risk. Let’s say you […]

You’ve probably seen them before: large, colorful buttons on websites that say “Download” or something similar. But beware! These buttons are often ads (or worse) in disguise. Legitimate software vendors will not make you download their software this way. If you need to download software, always go to the official website of the vendor or […]

When choosing which third-party applications to enable, it’s important to be cautious. Stay away from applications that seem suspicious and take the time to modify your settings to ensure that they are only able to access the bare minimum of information required. Doing so can help protect your data from potential malicious activity.

Apple and Google try to keep their app stores clean of malware, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Don’t download any apps that seem suspicious, and check the user reviews to make sure everyone’s experience with the app has been safe. Getting rid of bad apps on your smartphone can be exceedingly difficult once […]