Introduction Disk space cleanup is a critical must these days with a lot of people opting for a Solid State Drive (SSD) in their computers. SSD drives speed up the computer significantly but the downside is that they tend to be smaller capacity drives, especially if you go for the cheaper options like this Kingston…
Small businesses are at a huge risk because they are such easy prey for cybercriminals. Without proper protection online and without a decent grounding in best practices and digital security training, your business is exceptionally vulnerable, and you will be preyed on because of it. Add in everyday IT issues that could disrupt your business…
Different regulations seek to guard and control how data about people can be available to other individuals or corporations for use. Regulations as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an example of such regulations that asserts who is responsible for what kind of data. For personal data security and protection, some encryption tools control…
Anti-malware is beneficial to your computer in terms of security. It has many features, such as blocking malicious software or programs to protect your PC from a virus. In this way, you can secure your essential files from many hackers worldwide. However, there is a lot of exceptional Antivirus software on the internet. Two of…
According to Statista, the global virtual private networks (VPNs) market will hit the $75.59 billion mark by 2027. This figure speaks volumes for the surging popularity of all kinds of VPN, including gaming VPN, across the globe. Most businesses use a VPN primarily to ensure security and data privacy. Data is an essential asset for…
The need for the secure transmission of data has always been a requirement in applications that deal with sensitive pieces of data. However, with the recent data breaches and cyber attacks, it’s not surprising that you might be wondering what you can do to protect your website from hackers and other threats. One of the…
You’ve probably heard the adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of treatment”. It’s as ancient as time, but it still holds today. And never before has an ounce of prevention been more vital than when it comes to protecting one’s digital self on the internet. There are hackers, fraudsters, catfishers, and others…
Every time you send a PDF file, how confident are you that it is safe and secure? There are many valid reasons to protect your documents, while also keeping them accessible to people who have to access and review them. Password protection is key to document security. In PDF, it works by limiting access to…
Your business’s data is incredibly valuable. It’s important, then, that you provide it with the best protection possible. It’s not always easy to understand how to do that, though, especially when there are so many options out there. Do you buy the latest cybersecurity bundle being advertised? Do you need a firewall? If you are…
You have run a random google search on yourself, and now you are spooked to see your face splattered all over the results. Let a skillful stalker/con artist do just that, and he might end up with your friend’s current and former home addresses and her phone number. So is ‘data privacy’ just your problem…
We may not have been there 100 years ago but I guess life was tough compared to the lifestyles we are living today. Days when only a messenger was to walk for hundreds of miles to deliver a message. Of course, technology came to make lives easier. However, the invention of one item demands the…
A home is one of the most expensive purchases that you’ll ever invest in. You spend years saving for just the right place. It’s critical to feel safe in your home and, unfortunately, the world isn’t such a safe place anymore. You need to be proactive in protecting your family and property, so here are…
End-of-year holidays are approaching quickly, and people are beginning to finalize their travel plans. While many people are having to rethink plans from years past, due to COVID-19, many are still planning on leaving home to see family members. After a year of self-isolation, some families are pleased to get out of the house—some are…
To secure a website is a need of the hour. There is absolutely no reason for a website not to switch from HTTP to HTTPS. It protects a website from getting its data stolen by malicious third parties, plus, it boosts page rank in search engines. HTTPS is an extension of the usual HTTP address,…
Bitdefender is one of the best antiviruses we have. I am just coming up to the renewal for my Sophos Antivirus subscription that I have had for a number of years, which I have shared across a number of devices within my household. However, the price has doubled since I last took out the subscription…
Irrespective of its morality, China’s great firewall is truly a modern technical marvel. This countrywide firewall severely restricts what Chinese citizens can access on the internet. It is one of the few global examples of a national internet censorship system and is arguably the most successful of them all. But while China’s great firewall has…
Have you ever been in a position where someone has deleted something that they shouldn’t have done in Active Directory and you desperately need to restore it? Well you can go through your backups and look at restoring that way, but there is a much simplier way to restore any Active Directory object. For having…
ADRestore is an Active Directory tool to allow you to restore objects that may have been deleted from your system. Download To download, simply scroll down towards the bottom of this page and you will see the options for this download. Ensure you select the correct one and click the blue Download button as detailed…
It’s a fact that email is one of the weakest links in data security. The problem with email is that it’s an older technology and is just now playing catchup in regards to security. It’s also used by the general populace, a group that is often resistant to the sometimes onerous demands of user-initiated security…
Artificial Intelligence is an attempt to recreate human intelligence within computers. Scientists and tech experts have been able to create AI machines and even robots that do work with human-like cognition, but most people in the niche believe the technology is not perfected yet. There may be some time to go before AI is the…
There are many different ways that you may be sent a phishing email as these campaigns are now combining online methods with offline ploys. Pop-up ads are reinforced by phone calls if the appropriate personal information is obtained by the scammers. However, despite these moves Phishing remains a mainly online form of attack for cybercriminals….
It is easy to underestimate the importance of freedom of speech if you live in a democratic country. You can say what is on your mind without any repercussions. There are places, however, that place a dangerous premium on free speech. This is especially a speech that does not support the state or a particular…
Many free antivirus software products are just as good at protecting your devices against malware as paid-for ones. So, why should you spend money on protection? Well, your specific circumstances may demand more security features, especially if you are using antimalware for commercial use. Here is a look at how the best free and pay-for…
In light of recent Internet events that confirm the increasing risk of user data leakage, there is a need for reliable and anonymous services. These services can provide each person with a high guarantee of security and confidentiality of any data transmitted via email. But how do you choose a service that is completely secret…
