Malware

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Help! My computer locked me out and is demanding payment

If you're unlucky enough, you may login to your computer one day to find a rather worrying message claiming that…

8 years ago
  • Malware
  • Stay Safe Online

5 Internet security jargon words explained simply

Internet security can be confusing, often down to the weird sounding terms and phrases that those in the industry use.…

8 years ago
  • Malware
  • Stay Safe Online

Why keeping your software up-to-date is absolutely vital

Whether you use a phone, a tablet, a laptop or a PC to connect to the Internet, they all have…

8 years ago
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What is Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack? Jargon Buster

We explain what a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is, how it works and how you can help prevent them…

8 years ago
  • In The News
  • Malware

Halloween malware attack uses fake Flash Update

A malware attack affecting websites that used a service from a company called PageFair resulted in those websites displaying a…

8 years ago
  • Facebook
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Beware! ‘Dislike Button’ scams run amok on Facebook

For years, scammers have been using the lure of a 'Dislike' option as bait to catch Facebook users out, fooling…

9 years ago
  • Malware
  • Security Software

What antivirus solution is best for Windows 10?

When we're not debunking rumours, outing scammers and providing practical information on your privacy, we’re researching the latest antivirus and…

9 years ago
  • Malware
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Be aware of Windows 10 ransomware emails

With Microsoft's release of their latest operating system, Windows 10, the security industry have been on tenterhooks awaiting the surge…

9 years ago
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No, it wasn’t hackers or viruses. The Internet blame game.

Only a couple of days we reported on a viral phishing scam that hit Facebook resulting in a surge of…

9 years ago
  • Facebook
  • Malware
  • Survey/Rewards Schemes

Are Disney World giving away 150 goody bags on Facebook? No.

Deja-Vu hits the spam world on Facebook once again, as another Disney World ticket scam has managed to go viral…

9 years ago