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…

9 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.…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 years ago