You would think that downloading software from the internet is simple. But it can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield as many websites, even legitimate ones, feature fake download buttons that are designed to trick you into downloading malware or other unwanted programs. This blog article explores how to recognise these deceptive buttons and help keep your computer safe. Continue reading
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The Most Serious Cyber Threats in 2025 and How to Avoid Them!
In 2025, cyber threats are everywhere. There aim may be to destroy computers, steal data or take money. Understanding what these threats are and how to stop them will help protect both yourself and your business. Continue reading
Protect Yourself from Malicious Online Ads (Malvertising)
There are many types of malware and one of the most common is called “malvertising”. It crops up everywhere, including social media sites, websites and even on Google searches. There are two things are making malvertising even more dangerous: the first is that hackers use AI to make it very believable and the other is that it is on the rise. According to Malwarebytes in the fall of 2023, malvertising increased by 42% (month over month). It is important to inform yourself about this online threat and knowledge is the power to protect yourself, especially when it comes to malicious cybercriminals. In this blog article, we will help you understand malvertising. We will also give you tips on identifying and avoiding it. Continue reading
Common Mobile Malware Traps
For most people their smartphone is their digital wallet, communication hub and personal assistant all rolled into one portable device. It is packed with sensitive data, ranging from financial information to personal photos. This make phone a prime target for cybercriminals but mobile malware is often overlooked as people focus on securing their laptops or desktops. Continue reading
How To Spot Malicious Website URLs
When browsing the web, using social media or checking your email, it is very important to exercise caution when clicking on links. Cybercriminals actively create deceptive links to infect devices with malware or steal personal information. Continue reading
Be Wary When Scanning QR Codes As New Scams Emerge
You can find QR codes are everywhere these days, on restaurant menus, in shops, flyers and posters. QR codes are convenient and easy to use and you can easily scan them with your smartphone camera to go to a website, a coupon, a video or some other online content. Continue reading
Be On the Lookout for Ransomware Pretending to Be a Windows Update
In a lot of these blog articles on security I always say you need to keep your software up to date. But what happens when that so called update is ransomware? This is the nightmare caused by an emerging cybersecurity threat called Big Head. Continue reading
7 Tips To Prevent Mobile Malware
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered that mobile malware attacks surged by 500% a the start of 2022. This is alarming both in scale and the fact that many people are not yet protecting their smartphones. Year after year, mobile phones have become more powerful and today can do many of the same functions as a computer – just with a much smaller screen. But people tend to secure their computers much better than they do with their smartphones and this needs to change as over 60% of digital fraud now occurs through mobile devices! This makes all mobile devices a high risk if proper safeguards are not followed. Continue reading
What A Data Breach Looks Like
When most businesses get breached, the business owners don’t know until well after the event. This blog article aims to show some of the signs of a data breach so that you can help you mitigate the damage. Continue reading
9 Security Tips For Online Shopping
With the mad Christmas shopping season not far away, don’t forget to stay safe online during this time of year. Being prepared can save you from a financial or privacy nightmare. Continue reading