Posts under Security category

Windows Defender Application Guard Extension for Chrome & Firefox

Time and again we face threats of several phishing and malware attacks while browsing web. This calls for a comprehensive solution to isolate potential browser-based attacks and deal with this rising menace. Fortunately, Microsoft has come forward with protection by […]

How to manually enable Retpoline on Windows 10

I am sure that you are aware of the hardware vulnerabilities Spectre and Meltdown which were revealed last year in January. These hardware vulnerabilities allow programs to steal data that is being processed on the computer. Then came the Spectre […]

How to enable or disable Windows Defender Firewall in Windows 10

When you install third-party security software, Windows 10 will automatically disable the built-in Windows Firewall. In case it does not, you may want to disable this Windows Defender Firewall manually. This post will show you how to enable or disable […]

How to scan email attachments online for virus

Normally we all have an antivirus software resident on our computers to protect our data files from malware. We have been taught not to open attachments from unknown email addresses. But what if you want to get a second opinion […]

Ethical Hacking – What you need to know

As the digital world continues to advance and make rapid progress, cybercrimes do as well. Criminals, particularly cybercriminals no longer need to leave their comfort zone to commit crimes. They achieve the desired results with just a few clicks of […]

How to exclude a folder from Windows Defender scan in Windows 10

Windows Defender can scan and monitor almost all the folders in Windows 10. In case you have a folder which may have files which could send an alarm to Windows Security, then it is best to Add an exclusion to Windows […]

Password Checkup from Google will secure you from data breaches

On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, Google has taken the initiative to warn the netizens if any of their login credentials have been compromised on the Internet. They are doing it with an extension made exclusively for Google Chrome called Password […]

McAfee Ransomware Recover (Mr2) can help in decrypting files encrypted by Ransomware

While viruses corrupted systems, Ransomware did even worse. These rogue programs can encrypt your files, leaving you with zero access. If you do not have backups, then the only way out of this is to pay money to the authors […]

PenguinProxy is a P2P network that can hide your IP address

Penguin Proxy is a Peer to Peer (P2P) network that can hide your IP address when connecting to any website. As of creating this post, the makers of PenguinProxy have built apps compatible with Windows 10, Linux, and macOS respectively. […]

Windows Defender The Threat Service has stopped in Windows 10

Sometimes, when trying to run Windows Defender, you may see this message The Threat Service has stopped, Restart it now. If you click on the Restart now button, and the Service starts, and the message disappears, well and good! But […]

Kaspersky Security Cloud Free Review – Protect your Windows PC

Kaspersky Security Cloud (basic version) is a free Antivirus solution for Windows computers which also offers secure connection (VPN) when browsing the internet and comes with adaptive security features. While it comes with two paid offerings, in this review we […]

SysMenu.dll, The specified module could not be found

If when you start your Windows computer, you see a dialog box open up saying that There was a problem starting a file, then this post may help you. The file we are talking about in this post is SysMenu.dll. […]

How to disable Security Questions in Windows 10 using a PowerShell Script

In one of our earlier post, we talked about removing Security Questions from Windows 10. This post offers an alternative way of disabling the same via a PowerShell script. Update-AllUsersQA is a PowerShell script designed to remove or disable the […]

Emsisoft Browser Security blocks malware and phishing attacks

Malware & Phishing. – These two are dangerous. While one can turn your computer unusable, the later can steal your account details along with your passwords. Emsisoft Browser Security is a new light-weight browser extension for Firefox and Chrome which can […]

What is a Credential Stuffing Attack

Look around, and you will find abundant stories of Cybercrime flooding the internet World. Attackers are finding newer ways to steal private customer data from businesses and using them for their own financial benefits. The consequences are even worse for […]

What is Potentially Unwanted Modification (PUM)? Prevention, Identification, Removal

Has your computer started behaving weirdly? Are you witnessing unwanted changes in your system? Every wondered how unwanted programs are installed on your computer? It could be due to a Potentially Unwanted Modification (PUM). A Potentially Unwanted Modification (PUM) is […]

Which antivirus software do you recommend for Windows PC?

Installing a good antivirus & keeping your Windows OS & your security software updated at all times helps protect your Windows computer from viruses and other security threats. While Windows Defender on Windows 10/8/7 does a great job; there are […]

Protect your motherboard with Intel Microcode Boot Loader

Protecting your computer is a very important task, one that requires your full attention whenever there’s a new vulnerability out in the wild. Now, you may not have known before, but your motherboard can also be affected, so what to […]

RogueKiller Anti-Malware is a powerful free tool for Windows PC

With the dependency on computers increasing every passing day we are also faced with threats like malware capable of destroying almost all data on your PC.  So, how do you deal with malware? One of the best ways is to […]

Enable or Disable Camera and Microphone in Windows Defender Application Guard for Edge

When Microsoft Edge browser is run in an environment protected by Windows Defender Application Guard, a maximum level of safety can be ensured against malware attacks. As such, you may find users having more options in this environment to control […]