NoBot will detect BOTs, RATs, Keyloggers, Miners and other Malware

Malware can enter your computer for many reasons. It could be outdated antivirus software, download from an untrusted source and many more. NoBot is a portable freeware for Windows computers that will detect BOTs, RATs, Keyloggers, Miners and other Malware. If […]

How to enable Strict Site Isolation in Chrome browser

Google Chrome browser includes a security feature called Strict Site Isolation which hardens the security of Chrome browsers and can provide protection against some vulnerabilities. The feature is not enabled by default in Chrome 63 but will be enabled in […]

Windows is affected by Meltdown & Spectre

Find out if your Windows is affected by Meltdown and Spectre CPU Vulnerabilities

Most of you must have read about the Spectre and Meltdown CPU vulnerabilities and wondering if there is anything you need to do to protect yourself against these CPU vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released a PowerShell cmdlet that lets you find […]

What are Spectre and Meltdown CPU vulnerabilities and are you affected?

In this digital age of technology, technology helps us in getting connected to one another and be more productive. But have you ever wondered how secure they are? Well, new Vulnerabilities named Spectre and Meltdown, which exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors have […]

Data Detox from Mozilla lets you live a Balanced Digital Lifestyle

Detoxification is important, be it your body or your digital accounts. Purposely or not, we often create so many accounts on various websites, leave our credentials there and forget. We hardly remember those less important accounts we have made over […]

OSArmor constantly monitors & blocks suspicious processes on Windows PC

Recent ransomware attacks have attracted a lot of attention from security experts all around the globe. While everyone is looking out for robust solutions, there are few tools out there that can add layers of security to your device. One […]

The Billion Dollar Computer Malware Industry

As scores of people and corporations are lining up their devices on their individual network, the volume of personal and confidential information shared on it has grown to an all-time high. In the pursuit of this information, attackers have taken […]

Cryptojacking the new browser mining threat you need to know about

Cryptojacking or malicious cryptomining is a new trick used to mine Cryptocurrencies on a user’s computer using their CPU resources in the background without their knowledge. Typically, the cybercriminal loads a script into the victim’s web browser which contains a […]

Attack Surface Reduction feature in Windows Defender

Attack Surface Reduction is a feature of Windows Defender Exploit Guard that prevent actions that are used by exploit-seeking malware to infect computers. Windows Defender Exploit Guard is a new set of invasion prevention capabilities that Microsoft introduced as a […]

Application Control security feature in Windows Defender on Windows 10

The Application Control feature in Windows Defender is a crucial security feature for Windows 10. With advanced malware, ransomware, and spyware, we need advanced security systems. Let us learn about this new feature introduced in Windows 10 v1709. Windows Defender […]

How Windows Defender System Guard works on Windows 10

Windows 10 has made system attacks difficult with the platform integrity becoming more difficult to compromise. The Windows Defender System Guard comes with the Fall Creators Update for Windows 10. The Update reorganized the system integrity features such that it […]

RansomStopper detects and stops ransomware attacks on Windows

The only best way to prevent ransomware is to harden your securities and to do so; you need a good anti-ransomware software. Today in this post, we will learn about RansomStopper which is a new software released by CyberSight. The […]

The debate about implementation of Address Space Layout Randomization on Windows

Security researchers at CERT have stated that Windows 10, Windows 8,1 and Windows 8 fail to properly randomize every application if system-wide mandatory ASLR is enabled via EMET or Windows Defender Exploit Guard. Microsoft has responded by saying that the implementation […]

Hardware and Firmware Standards for a Secure Windows 10 Device

With regular security updates and enhancements, Microsoft has been extremely proactive trying to keep its devices and the Windows 10 operating system (OS) safe from any sort of threats. Following the same approach, the company has released a set of new instructions […]

Check if your Intel computer is exposed to Vulnerabilities

After findings revealed Intel chips were susceptible to vulnerabilities following a test conducted by researchers, Intel acknowledged the flaw and issued a security advisory. Severity rating that was accorded to the vulnerability was ‘IMPORTANT’. As such, it was essential to […]

How to configure Windows Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG) in Windows 10

Windows Defender Exploit Guard runs all the security benefits necessary to keep intrusion threats at bay. A characteristic feature of this tool is ‘Exploit Protection’. It automatically applies to many exploit mitigation techniques. This capability can be tested inside the […]

Windows Defender Network Protection feature in Windows 10

Unlike other cosmetic changes introduced in Windows 10 v1709, Firewall & Network Protection has been the focus of attention. Network Protection, as you are aware helps reduce the attack surface of your devices from Internet-based events. It prevents employees from […]

What to do if Coinhive crypto-mining script infects your website

I have been reading about website owners using scripts on their websites that use the CPU of the visitor’s computer when they visit their website. The idea is to monetize their content – and so instead of using ads, they […]

Anti-WebMiner for Windows will stop Cryptojacking Mining Scripts

Internet dangers and its types are evolving rapidly, while we are still trying hard to fight with malware, a new tricky threat called “cryptojacking” joins the list. Yes, Cryptojacking is a new tactic used by the bad guys; the process […]

Trend Micro RansomBuster will stop Ransomware by protecting sensitive folders

RansomBuster is a new free anti-ransomware tool from Trend Micro that will help stop all forms of Ransomware attacks on your Windows computer in its tracks, by providing an additional layer of security. It does so by blocking access by […]

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