Malware

What is spyware? Definition, types, and how to keep it off your Mac: Header image
Online privacy is on everyone’s mind these days. However, our modern digital world is making privacy much more of a challenge to achieve. The internet and shared networks open up untold vulnerabilities, and...
Mar 7, 2024
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What is a browser hijacker, and how do you remove it from a Mac? Header image
The threats just keep coming. It seems like every time you turn around, there is another type of cybersecurity danger to worry about. But fret not; we’ve got you covered. Just as the...
Mar 6, 2024
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What is trojan horse malware, and how harmful is it to your Mac? Header image
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...
Feb 29, 2024
7 min read
What is malware? Definition, types, detection and prevention: Header image
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...
Feb 26, 2024
7 min read
Cryptojacking: What is it and how does it affect your Mac? Header image
In the world of cybercrime, the objective is usually financial gain. Cryptojacking is just one example of the many types of cyberattacks in which the perpetrator steals money while keeping the victim completely...
Feb 14, 2024
5 min read
What is a computer worm and why is it so dangerous? Header image
Imagine a malware so self-sufficient that it can clone itself, infect computers without interacting with the victim, and scan through online networks seeking out other devices to infect. It may sound like something...
Sep 25, 2023
10 min read
Is Spyrix malware? Everything you need to know about the keylogger: Header image
As the post-pandemic world continues to adopt remote and hybrid work models, employers are seeking ways to keep an eye on their staff when they aren’t physically present in the office. This can...
Aug 25, 2023
7 min read
What are botnet attacks? Everything you need to know about bot networks: Header image
Botnets have been around since the early days of the internet and remain one of the world’s most threatening cybersecurity issues. A cyber botnet has only one basic requirement: an internet connection. Once...
Aug 17, 2023
7 min read
What is NanoCore, and how does this malware work? Header image
Despite being created about ten years ago, NanoCore is one of the most popular, effective, and dangerous remote access trojans (RAT). But what exactly is NanoCore? Why is it still relevant? And what...
Aug 15, 2023
5 min read
What is Bad Rabbit? Understanding the 2017 ransomware attack (Header image)
The first ransomware attack was registered in 1989. Back then, attackers encrypted files and held them hostage in exchange for payment that had to be mailed to a P.O. box. It was not...
Aug 4, 2023
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