Mark O'Neill

Mark O'Neill

Malvertising: How can you detect and prevent malvertising online? Header image
Malvertising: How can you detect and prevent a malvertising attack?
If you think that you can avoid malware by simply staying away from suspicious websites, we have bad news for you. You can also get malware from visiting legitimate websites. In this article,...
May 19, 2025
10 min read
How can you remove fileless malware before it silently spreads? Header image
How can you remove fileless malware before it silently spreads?
One thing you can say about cybercriminals is that they never stop innovating. Bad actors are well aware of how antivirus platforms work, and some are now shifting their tactics when it comes...
May 10, 2025
9 min read
What is PUP malware, and how can you get rid of potentially unwanted programs? Header image
What is PUP malware, and how can you get rid of potentially unwanted programs?
There are lots of types of malware that do their best to try to get onto your MacBook, and with Mac-targeting malware on the rise, the risk has never been greater. One category...
Apr 23, 2025
9 min read
How to get rid of Search Marquis hijacker on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
How to get rid of Search Marquis hijacker on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox
If you sit down at your computer, open up your browser, and it begins acting weird, you may have a browser hijacker on your hands. Browser hijackers can do things like change your...
Apr 18, 2025
7 min read
How to remove Ask Toolbar from Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
How to remove Ask toolbar from Chrome, Safari, and Firefox
Whether for work or personal use, most of us use a web browser every day. So, when your browser starts acting strangely, such as forcing you to use Ask.com instead of your default...
Apr 15, 2025
7 min read
How to scan your email for viruses and get rid of malware: Header image
How to scan your email for viruses and get rid of malware
The classic definition of an email virus is a malicious email that includes code or a link designed to infect your device. It can then send copies of itself to everyone on your...
Apr 11, 2025
9 min read
How to change Mac Firewall settings to turn off the firewall on Mac: Header image
How to change Mac Firewall settings to turn off the firewall on Mac
Your Mac computer is an amazing piece of tech, but like any device connected to the internet, it’s important to have proper security measures in place. Along with FileVault, a key element of...
Oct 4, 2024
8 min read
LinkedIn scams: How safe is LinkedIn and how to protect yourself: Header image
10 common LinkedIn scams and how to stay safe from them
It would be nice if you could go to a social media website and not face the risk of being scammed. But unfortunately, these days, that is wishful thinking. Wherever large numbers of...
Sep 30, 2024
9 min read
What is iCloud Keychain, and is Apple’s password manager safe? Header image
What is iCloud Keychain, and is Apple’s password manager safe?
Apple has called its iCloud password manager “Keychain” since the early days of macOS (previously known as Mac OS X). In 2013, Keychain was renamed iCloud Keychain, and now, in 2024, with the...
Sep 27, 2024
8 min read
What to do if your Apple ID is hacked and how to prevent it
Your Apple ID is the gateway to the entire macOS and iOS ecosystems. A lot of features on both macOS and iOS rely on an Apple ID — the main one being iCloud....
Sep 26, 2024
8 min read