How to Add or Exclude an app in Exploit Protection of Windows 10
Malware often uses exploits to infect devices and spread. Exploit Protection feature in Windows 10 offer safety against malware by applying mitigation techniques on both […]
Category: Security
How to force users to change Account Password at next Login in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes packed with many great security features including Windows Defender, biometric authentication, Microsoft’s security compliance toolkit, and Windows Update. But, even with all […]
Recover Windows computer after malware attack using SmartFix
Being a victim of a malware attack is very common. Although an anti-virus can remove all malware, spyware, etc., it may not be able to […]
Where are Windows Defender Offline scan logs stored?
You might be wondering if Windows Defender is capable of storing log files of the offline scan. Well, as far as we know, the popular […]
Best Free Anti-hacker software for Windows 10
Offline or online, there is always a threat of data being stolen. As the online transactions and dependencies have increased, you should have software in […]
Microsoft Windows Logo process in Task Manager
A reader recently brought to our notice that he was seeing a Microsoft Windows Logo process in his Task Manager. It looked suspicious to me […]
Email stating, I know your password – Online Sextortion
“I know you are a such-and-such person. I know your password. To avoid jail time, send me $2000 in Bitcoin.” If you receive such an […]
How to update Router Firmware
Firmware is the software embedded in your router. Its firmware helps the router figure out how to carry on different tasks. To update it, you […]
Windows Firewall is preventing or blocking your connections
Windows Firewall is not just designed to protect your PCs and laptops from malware and other security threats but to block any program from accessing […]
Organized and Unorganized Cybercrime – Definition
Cybercrime is defined as any crime that involves the use of computer or Internet. It could be Phishing, stalking, fake offers, hacking for fun, or […]
Windows Information Protection (WIP) automatically protects classified files
Protecting sensitive data should always be an important aspect of every operating system, and this is something Microsoft knows very well. The company has done […]
Norascan is an anti-malware scanner for Windows PC
Many rogue software disguised as virus/malware scanner get downloaded to your PC, knowingly or unknowingly. However, when tested for their utility, they are found to […]
Disable These files might be harmful to your computer warning in Windows 10
These files might be harmful to your computer prompt on Windows is given by Windows Security module of the Windows 10 operating system. This prompt […]
Holiday travel cyber security tips that help you stay safe when on vacation
It is that time of year when you yearn for a vacation. Everything is already available online. You can book your place for staying and […]
Microsoft Defender ATP for macOS for Enterprise
Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) is a unified platform for preventative protection, post-breach detection, automated investigation, and response. While it had been on Windows […]
Windows 10 Security Configuration Framework for Enterprises
Mimicking the DEFCON levels, Microsoft divulged the “SECCON Framework” i.e. a generic Windows 10 Security Configuration Framework. This framework aids in standardizing the basic security […]
IObit Malware Fighter Free review & download
While Windows 10 offers Windows Security as its in-built defense against malware, one can always choose to install a third-party application on Windows 10. In […]
What is Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) vulnerability? Are you safe?
Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) is a CPU side vulnerability. According to Intel, its CPU has some loose points that can be exploited by hackers. This […]
What is Control Flow Guard in Windows 10 – How to turn it On or Off
Windows 10 built-in security feature – Control Flow Guard (CFG) is designed to combat memory corruption vulnerabilities. Control Flow Guard helps prevent memory corruption, which […]
Hyperlink Auditing in Chrome & Firefox browsers
Sometimes, novice or innocent users can be tricked to unwittingly participate if sends information to another resource. This may add a privacy risk. For instance, […]
