Malware has long been a nuisance for computer users, and it doesn’t seem like that will change any time soon. Infections can happen in the most unpredictable ways, which is why anti-virus and anti-malware programs are so important — but they aren’t enough. As you use your computer and browse the Web, you may occasionally […]
New social network Vero takes its name from the Latin for “truth” and has positioned itself as a privacy-focused social network. But press releases and marketing show us only what the company wants us to see. We were curious: what’s really behind the hype? Vero’s Privacy Policy In February 2018, the social media “upstart” Vero […]
The Internet is made up of links; we wouldn’t browse too much if we manually had to type every URL into the browser. However, many links you come across aren’t safe — from ad-filled pages to those that want to steal your login credentials, you need to be diligent at all times online. Here are […]
You’re riding the bus to work, minding your own business, drinking your coffee. You usually scroll through the overnight news, or catch up on last night’s MLS results. And suddenly, there it is: an unwanted, unsolicited picture of a stranger’s genitals all up in your smartphone. The phenomenon known as bluejacking has returned, and it […]
The pineapple is one of the most contentious fruits around. It’s inclusion on pizza is either a culinary delight or a disgrace depending on your point of view. Now though there is another type of pineapple that may be able to compromise your security. The Wi-Fi Pineapple is a device that more closely resembles a […]
Using Windows Update to deliver novel features could have been awesome, but then Microsoft got ahead of themselves. Again. In preparation for a rapid release cycle, Microsoft promised to deliver more than just security fixes with Windows Update. To reflect this change, they renamed the age old Patch Tuesday into Update Tuesday this past August. Unfortunately, […]
Chromecast is a wonderful device. Just by plugging this little device into your TV’s HDMI port, you open a whole world of media streaming opportunities, but you should be aware of the dangers that come along with this. This is especially true during the holiday season when you have family visiting and you’re streaming media […]
A recent survey, reported in SC Magazine, found that 24% of surveyed LinkedIn users have connected with people they didn’t know on the professional social network, despite LinkedIn’s repeated warnings not to do so. Why is this an issue? Because LinkedIn can be a vector for spear-phishing and other types of attacks. Never thought of it […]
When it comes to internet security, everyone and their cousin has advice to offer you about the best software packages to install, dodgy sites to stay clear of, or best practices when it comes to passwords. Or perhaps you’ve never listened to others and have your own beliefs about internet security? In that case – […]
Google is unstoppable. Within less than three weeks, Google revealed a total of four zero day vulnerabilities affecting Windows, two of them just days before Microsoft was ready to release a patch. Microsoft was not amused and judging by Google’s reaction, more such cases are likely to follow. Is this Google’s way of teaching their competition to be […]