What are the odds of getting back a lost or a stolen laptop? Sure, there are many types of laptop tracking software available on the market, yet, reportedly, 46% of lost laptops have no anti-theft protection. Why so? Well, this could be because: Most might think that such software is unnecessary for laptops. Most of […]
Here’s a reminder for all our readers – Microsoft will no longer be providing any services to Windows XP operating system from April 8, 2014. In other words, machines still running this OS, will no longer receive security updates, and will be out of all kinds of support (paid or otherwise). Needless to mention, without […]
Chat rooms can be a great online space to hang out for kids and especially teens who share similar interests, thoughts or experiences. But at the same time, the same place can be a dark and dingy alley infested with online predators. This post gives you an insight into some of the most common dangers […]
Pune Cops Shut Down 25 Suspicious Bank Accounts The infamous Nigerian scam is yet again making the headlines, and this time in the city of Pune. Reportedly, many people have been duped by miscreants running this scam. The fraudsters used text messages, emails, and websites to trick their targets. Fortunately, city cops have been quite […]
When it comes to enterprise security, there’s a lot at stake; consumers, operations, business relationships, work force, brand image, and financial status, to name a few. While the number of enterprise security threats can be in hundreds, in this post, we have discussed some of the most critical ones. Top Factors that Threaten Enterprise Security […]
About 39% of the world’s population now has access to the Internet and this has an immense impact on the way we communicate. Emails outnumber snail mail 81 to 1. However, the fight against spam is a never-ending battle, where spammers and anti-spam vendors try to outsmart each other. Over the next four years, the amount […]
Let’s take a quick glance at some interesting news that has been brewing in the world of information security this week. Ubisoft – Too Soft Against Hackers! Ubisoft has always hit the spotlight with its heavyweight games like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and others. Yet again, it’s in news, but this time, for the wrong […]
An email attachment is but the Pandora’s Box of the online world. You never know what might pop out of it! In this post, we have discussed the dangers email attachments entail, and some safety tips on how to tackle the same. The Biggest Risk of Email Attachments Inarguably, one of the major risks that […]
If you are having a hard time with your best buddy, it’s time you took a lesson or two from the malware duo – Vobfus and Beebone. Sounds like two hillbilly characters from a cartoon show right? Well, no! The Sophisticated Malware Duo! As reported by security experts, Vobfus and Beebone are a pair of […]
6 Million Facebook Account Compromised! Facebook reported that a bug was responsible for exposing email addresses and phone numbers of as much as 6 million Facebook users. The company informed that the bug was a part of the Download Your Information (DIY) tool in Facebook, that allows the user to upload their contact list or […]
