What You Need to Know About Malware
What does malware do? What is its purpose? Here’s a short introduction to the menace of the internet.
‘Malware’ is a combination of two words...
Risks of Viewing Pirated Content
There are many risks associated with viewing unauthorized, stolen content. Read about four big ones.
That ‘Fail-Safe Movie Download’ May Not Be Safe
Some movie studios have begun to release new films simultaneously in theaters and on their streaming platforms. This allows new films to reach the...
What is Torrenting?
Are torrents safe? Torrenting can be a good way to get large files, but it’s also a way people share stolen content. (Watch)
What is Phishing?
Phishing is a time tested and effective way to infiltrate your devices, and the more you know about it the better you will know how to protect yourself online.
What is Jailbreaking?
Jailbreaking a digital device is presented as a way to expand its capabilities. But doing so also limits your ability to protect yourself online.
What is Keylogging?
One reason cybercriminals offer free movie websites and free sports streaming is to gain access to viewers’ devices, and once inside, to start recording key stokes.
What is Spoofing?
Ever receive an email from a friend that seemed suspicious, like it wasn’t really from them?
What is a Threat Actor?
A threat actor is anyone who has the potential to affect your device or network security and make your valuable information vulnerable. Cybercriminals are one type of threat actor.
What is a Trojan Horse?
Are free movie streaming sites safe? If they show recent releases or box office hits, they may be Trojan horses.
What is DDoS?
The more you know about how cybercriminals operate, the better to protect yourself against a DDos (or Distributed Denial of Service) attack.
What is Remote Desktop?
One way hackers can access your sensitive information is by using malware to give them remote control of your computer.