If you’re doing web searches on a search engine like Google or DuckDuckGo, you will understandably be startled if your search results are abruptly redirected to Yahoo Search. You’ll probably find yourself asking...
Google has built some strong security features into Gmail, like two-factor authentification and encryption, making it difficult for cybercriminals to pull off a Gmail password hack. However, not all users activate 2FAs, and...
If you’ve lately been trying to do online searches on places like Google or DuckDuckGo, you may have been frustrated with your browser constantly sending you to Bing instead. This is likely due...
The term “Chrome virus” is a rather misleading term. A Chrome virus isn’t a virus coming directly from Google Chrome. Rather, it’s malware or a virus that directly attacks the Chrome browser. Read...
When checking for viruses, we naturally tend to focus on our computers and phones. But what about the network those devices use every day? Specifically, what about the router? How often do we...
For many people, their preferred internet browser has become a very personal and, hopefully, private space. It’s where emails are written, bank accounts are checked, and work is performed. So, when malware comes...
Among the many good reasons to avoid cracked software, free software, and apps from unknown developers is the increased risk of malware. An example of this is AdLoad, a piece of trojan horse...
Unfortunately, browser hijackers are becoming an increasingly serious problem these days. Gaining control of your browser can be very financially beneficial for a hacker, especially considering the volume of information that passes through...
Viruses and malware have been around since the early days of technology. The intention of malware has always been to disrupt, steal, mislead, pressure, extort, spy, and cause damage. But what are the...
A backdoor is a type of malware that establishes a presence in a system and allows hackers to connect with the infected device. You can think of it as someone adding an extra...