Security

How to remove the Trovi browser hijacker from Chrome, Safari, and Firefox: Header image
How to remove the Trovi browser hijacker from Chrome, Safari, and Firefox
So you downloaded some software, and now every time you open your web browser, it redirects you to trovi.com. Not only that, but now, your browser is constantly throwing ads at you. The...
Apr 30, 2025
12 min read
What is a macro virus? Removal and prevention methods that actually work: Header image
What is a macro virus? Removal and prevention methods that actually work
Malware is an ever-increasing threat to users on Mac and Windows ecosystems alike. Understanding the many varieties of cyberattacks can seem daunting, but when it comes to macro viruses and macro malware, you...
Apr 28, 2025
7 min read
What is trojan horse malware, and how harmful is it to your Mac? Header image
What is trojan horse malware, and how harmful is it to your Mac?
Malware is the buzzword of the day. We hear it in reference to many different types of online attacks, and almost everyone has at least some idea of what it is — and...
Apr 24, 2025
11 min read
What is malware? Definition, types, detection and prevention: Header image
What is malware? How it works and how to handle it
Malware has become the bane of every technology lover’s existence. Not only is it annoying, but it is also very damaging and can lead to severe consequences. These days, anyone who uses a...
Apr 24, 2025
8 min read
The top 10 types of malware that can infect your Mac (Header image)
The top 10 types of malware that can infect your Mac
Apple defines Mac malware as “malicious software, which includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, and other programs that can harm your Mac or your privacy.”  In simpler terms, malware is any type of software...
Apr 24, 2025
10 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 check if your phone is hacked, and what to do if it is
Although Apple’s iOS system is built for privacy and security, any device, system, and network can be hacked — even an iPhone. As alarming as that sounds, don’t worry. There are ways to...
Apr 15, 2025
10 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
Is your Messenger hacked?
Is your Messenger hacked? Here’s how to tell and what to do
The thought of getting hacked on Facebook Messenger can be disturbing. And if your app has been acting up or you’ve been noticing messages you don’t recall sending, it’s possible that your Messenger...
Apr 11, 2025
8 min read