Craig Haley

  • Phishing

Phone scam demonstrates how convincing targeted phishing scams can be

We spoke to James, a would-be victim of a targeted phishing scam that attempted to steal his money. We describe…

4 years ago
  • In The News

Microsoft to officially kill off Internet Explorer in June 2022

An official end date of June 2022 has been announced for Internet Explorer, one of the Internet's most well-known browsers.…

4 years ago
  • Security Software

Our Recommended Security Software for 2022

PLEASE NOTE THIS ARTICLE IS NOW ARCHIVED AND THE LINKS DO NOT WORK. TO SEE OUR CURRENT EDITOR'S CHOICE SECURITY…

4 years ago
  • WhatsApp

Did WhatsApp secretly change group invite setting to “Everyone”?

A message spreading on social media claims that due to recent changes to WhatsApp privacy settings, users can now be…

4 years ago
  • Security Software

Best Antivirus Software for Smartphones 2021

We discuss our recommendation for the best antivirus software for mobile phones in 2021 and why it's important to keep…

4 years ago
  • Malware

The rise of “extortionware” and how it differs from ransomware

The Cybersecurity landscape is shifting dramatically, as organised cyber-attacks on businesses and other large entities are increasing in frequency and…

4 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

I Replied to a Spam Text. What Do I Do?

Spam text messages are on the rise. From scams designed to trick recipient's into clicking links to spoof websites, to…

4 years ago
  • Facebook

5 Facebook privacy settings you need to get right

Facebook is a labyrinth of privacy settings. Without getting too deep into it, we outline 5 important settings that are…

4 years ago
  • Facebook

Facebook ads claiming to sell “unclaimed Amazon packages” are scams

Posts and adverts on Facebook are claiming to sell "unclaimed Amazon packages" at heavily discounted prices. However these posts lead…

4 years ago
  • Malware

Is ransomware evolving to an “extortion-only” business model?

The ransomware landscape has changed quickly, and the change is only accelerating. So much so, that the data encryption element…

4 years ago