Posts under Security category

Best free USB security software & antivirus for Windows PC

Do you know that malware can enter your PC through your USB drive? Yes, every time you connect a USB drive to your computer system, it is at a risk of getting a malware, and the reason could be the […]

Riot Isolator will improve Digital Privacy & Security on Windows

No single solution is capable of offering protection against all kinds of viruses and unwanted threats. As such, free tools that can safeguard your digital privacy should be tried. Riot Isolator is one such option. The advanced security tool is […]

USB Disk Security protects your computer from infected USB drives

A virus infected computer can be a huge problem for consumers. In fact, malware is the primary problems computer users face on a regular basis despite the many anti-virus programs out there. One of the easiest ways for a computer […]

Setting & enforcing PowerShell Security at Enterprise level

Microsoft developed Windows PowerShell for task automation and configuration management. It is based on.NET framework; while it includes a command-line shell and a scripting language. It does not help users to automate, but it also rapidly solves the complex administration […]

What is Data Breach? Data Breaches visualization shows the recent ones

Any accidental or deliberate disclosure of confidential information to an unknown network is termed as a Data Breach. The United States of America and most European countries account for an overwhelming majority of the big data breaches. What’s more worrying […]

Where to report Online Scams, Spam and Phishing websites?

Emails & SMSs asking us to pay a small handling fee to collect some fabulous prize have become the order of the day. Our email inbox is replete with such fraud emails. While most of us aware of these tricks, […]

It looks like someone else might be using your account: Outlook, SkyDrive, Xbox

If you see message It looks like someone else might be using your account when you go on to sign into your Outlook, SkyDrive, Xbox, here are a few things you need to know. Over the last few years, Microsoft […]

Malware Tracker Maps that let you view Cyber Attacks in real-time

Malware campaigns dominated the threat landscape last year. The trend seems to continue this year, although in a more virulent form. A common observation from multiple leading security researchers revealed that most malware authors relied on ransomware to make the […]

Process Hollowing and Atom Bombing protection in Windows Defender ATP

Windows 10 Creators Update security enhancements include improvements in Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection. These enhancements would keep the users protected from threats like Kovter and Dridex Trojans, says Microsoft. Explicitly, Windows Defender ATP can detect code injection techniques associated […]

Dangers of Smart or Internet-connected Toys you need to be aware of

Children’s toys connected to the internet come with serious privacy and safety risks as Smart Toys or Internet-connected Toys often contain several smart features that could disclose significant personal information. These days many parents like to buy new toys for […]

AdwCleaner review & free download: Remove unwanted programs from Windows PC

AdwCleaner is a very popular and an efficient stand-alone freeware for Windows computers, that helps remove Adware, Potentially Unwanted Programs or PUPs, Toolbars, Browser Hijackers, Crapware, Junkware & other forms of malware. Let us take a look at the features of […]

How to Secure the Windows 10 Boot Process

You will agree that an operating system’s primary function is to provide a safe execution environment where different applications can run, safely. This necessitates the requirement of a basic framework for uniform program execution to use the hardware and access […]

Secunia Flexera Personal Software Inspector: Detect vulnerable software on Windows

The Secunia or Flexera Personal Software Inspector is a free security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated software and plug-ins which expose your otherwise updated & secure Windows computer to malicious attacks. UPDATE: Flexera has announced that Secunia Personal Software […]

Importance of Digital Identity and New Guidelines

Digital Identity systems are a matter of great importance when it comes to define one’s self in the digital world, which is as real as the physical world and actually affects us in a very direct way. This is the […]

New features in Windows Defender ATP in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Undoubtedly, these are the scariest times in the digital realm. With ransomware like WannaCry grounding the US National Health System, news of US elections was allegedly falling prey to hackers and the apparently never-ending news of organizations compromising the security […]

Petya Ransomware/Wiper’s modus operandi is old wine in a new bottle

The Petya Ransomware/Wiper has been creating havoc in Europe, and a glimpse of the infection was first seen in Ukraine when more than 12,500 machines were compromised. The worst part was that the infections had also spread across to Belgium, […]

Wi-Fi security when Traveling – Tips & Precautions to take

Cyber security is not just securing your PC & mobile devices from the Trojans and Malware attacks; it is more about securing your networks. You need to secure every party of your network. A free and open public Wi-Fi usually […]

Fix Microsoft Security Essentials Windows Update error 0x80248014

If you receive an error when you try to update MSE that Microsoft Security Essentials couldn’t check for or install virus & spyware definition updates with error code 0x80248014, then know that this is an error related to Windows Updates. […]

What are Honeypots and how can they secure computer systems

Honeypots are traps which are set to detect attempts at any unauthorized use of information systems, with a view to learning from the attacks to further improve computer security. Traditionally, sustaining network security has involved acting vigilantly, using network-based defense […]

Cannot guarantee authenticity of the domain to which encrypted connection is established

If your Kaspersky security software frequently displays a warning Cannot guarantee authenticity of the domain to which encrypted connection is established, then this post will explain what this means and how you may disable this warning, if you wish to, […]