Android Security Tips: Get the Most Out of Your Apps

When was the last time you went online and searched for an app to download on your Android phone? Are you sure you are downloading your apps from reliable sources or are you putting your Android phone at risk by downloading apps from dangerous third-party sources? This post on easy Android app installation tips will […]

4 Easy Steps to Get Rid of Unwanted Toolbars

Is your Internet browser suddenly riddled with toolbars you have no clue about? Well, this is a common occurrence with almost every Internet user. Here we give you 4 easy steps to get rid of unwanted toolbars from your system. 1. Head for the Control Panel Did you start noticing the unwanted toolbar in your […]

Why are Software Updates so Important for your Security

Attention readers! – Do you use Adobe Flash in your Internet browser? If yes, then make certain that you have got the latest update from Adobe to prevent any possible Ransomware attacks on your system. The update was released on June 23rd. If you want to read more on this, follow > https://bit.ly/1LSaaJj How do […]

Gmail’s ‘Undo Send’, Facebook ‘New Face Recognition’ and more news

Here are this week’s top stories, news and updates from the world of computer security. Cover your face as much as you want to. Facebook can still identify you Facebook is experimenting with a new technology that can enable people to identify you in photos even if your face is hidden. Reportedly, this facial recognition […]

Using Quikr or OLX? Protect your Privacy on WhatsApp

If you have been getting unwanted calls or messages on WhatsApp, then it might be because of your Quikr or OLX account. Know why from this post.   When you put up something for sale on Quikr or OLX, you have to share your number mandatorily, so that prospective buyers can contact you. Unless you […]

Quick Heal v16.00 (2015) and above will support Windows 10

The latest spur that has been created on the Internet is by none other than Microsoft. Windows 10 for free? Well, why not! Most users who have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 on their PC have received a notification on their taskbar asking them to reserve their free upgrade to Windows 10, which is due […]

Stegosploit – A Technique that can Hack your PC Using Just an Image!

By merely looking at an image in your browser, you can infect your PC with a malware. Know how from the following post. Thanks to a technique called Stegosploit, a hacker can infect your system by simply making you load an image on the Internet. You don’t even have to click or download the image. […]

Latest IT Security News and Alerts of the Week

AdultFriendFinder.com hacked, data leaked online About 4 million users of the dating site Adult Friend Finder has been leaked online following a hack. The leaked data include 3.6 million email addresses, sexual orientations, zip codes and other sensitive data that users have provided to the site. Read more about this here. Popular music streaming site […]

Quikr Scam Alert: Beware of the Distance Buyer’s Scam

Online classifieds like Quikr, OLX and others are very convenient marketplaces for buying and selling all kinds of items. These portals are especially effective if you are looking to sell off consumer electronic goods like smartphones and more. However, we would like to share with our users an example of what can go wrong with […]

Logjam Vulnerability: Why You Need to Upgrade Your Browsers

Another new SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) vulnerability has come to light in the last few hours and your home computers and office workstations could be at risk. If you are familiar with the Heartbleed and FREAK attacks from the last few months, then you would know that such kind of vulnerabilities cannot be taken lightly. […]