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June 18, 2021 by Jean Hartley

Make Life Difficult for Hackers

Hackers

We hear about data breaches on a daily basis, and it's no surprise. You do not need to be a large corporation or an oligarch to fall victim to a cyberattack. By understanding what cyberattacks are, you'll be able to detect and prevent common cyberattacks and protect your devices and online accounts from hackers.

June 16, 2021 by Jean Hartley

12 Types of Cyberattacks Every Business Should Know About

Cyber Threats

Cyberattacks should not be taken lightly, as fraudulent techniques are constantly changing and improving. Last year alone, 1,001 companies and about 155.8 million users experienced identity theft. To avoid falling into this trap and protect your business, it's helpful to know the most common types of cyberattacks. Whenever there is a large sum of "money tran...

June 15, 2021 by Nancy Howard

5 Tips To Protect Your MacBook From Hackers

Protect Macbook

Cybercriminals are not the same as those who rob people on the street. These are well-educated, tech-savvy individuals who do not care whether you prefer expensive or low-cost devices. They appear to be capable of hacking anything. This issue contributes to the formation of specialist departments comprised of the best minds in the IT sector, whose main task...

June 1, 2021 by Frank Hamilton ยท 1 comments

Android vs iOS: Which Is More Secure?

Android vs. iOS

While many argue that this issue is decided by branding and status, we believe the reasons go beyond swears by the convenience of a particular software system. Android and iOS have been competing with each other for almost an eternity. Android and iOS both have a large user base and are constantly borrowing features from one other. This is one of the rea...

April 12, 2021 by IP Location

7 Companies Affected By Cyberattacks

Cyber Attacks

Cybercriminals operate on stealth mode. They will often catch you unawares and can cause a lot of damage. Unfortunately, anyone in the online space can be a target. Governments, organizations, and individuals have come under attack. Vulnerability levels are especially high for small and medium businesses. At-risk industries are healthcare, government agencie...

April 7, 2021 by IP Location

Google's Advanced Protection Program for high-risk users

Google Advanced Protection Program

We've recently heard that about a half-billion Facebook accounts were breached, and posted on hacker's forum for anyone to grab. We often hear the world's largest companies were hacked, and our personal data are leaked. A website like HaveIBeenPwned search data breaches, and tells you if your email or phone number has been pwned. It's not you...

March 31, 2021 by IP Location

My Facebook is hacked and someone is asking money

Facebook is Hacked

We often hear a Facebook account is hacked, and someone is using the stolen account to ask for money from friends, family, and business acquaintances. If you become a victim of a stolen account, there is a good chance that you'll not be able to access your Facebook account as the hacker probably changed your password. You'll have to let your friends...

March 30, 2021 by IP Location

How to protect yourself from doxxing?

Doxxing

There are many reasons someone wants to dox you and share all your confidential information with the public to target you. Hackers have been using "doxxing" to revenge their rivals and enemies, but this practice has been extended to regular people like us. Gathering personal information online is not an easy task, but someone will go through the trouble of c...