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Posted on Monday February 01, 2021 | android, malware, adware, google play store, adware apps, system apps, utility apps, ordered list
Google Play recently removed 17 apps identified by security company Zscaler to contain malicious adware code. These apps bombard users with unwanted advertisements and collect marketing-type data about them. If you're one of the thousands of users worldwide who downloaded at least one of these apps, here's a quick guide to finding and uninstalling them.
Posted on Wednesday July 15, 2020 | malware, apple, mac, adware, viruses, ransomware, macbook, cybercrime, macos, imac, apple computers
Viruses and malware creators are out to attack anyone and everyone, including Mac users. Despite Apple's robust macOS that makes it difficult to attack Macs, cybercriminals are finding ways to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. Read on to find out which threats you should protect your Mac against, as well as signs that your computer has been compromised.
Posted on Monday October 28, 2019 | security, malware, adware, browser extensions, data protection, ad blockers, browser tracking
The internet isn't for the naive. It's a wild place populated by dangerous creatures like malware, scams, and hackers. And as any business owner today would know, data is everything. If you or your employees browse the net unprotected, this valuable resource is threatened by cyberattacks. One way to protect your business's data is to secure your browsers. It is easy enough for every small- and medium-sized business (SMB) to do.
Posted on Tuesday October 22, 2019 | android, malware, adware, google play store, adware apps, system apps, utility apps
Sophos recently reported that there are 15 adware apps in Google Play, and more than 1.3 million Android users worldwide have downloaded at least one of them. These apps display unwanted advertisements on your device and collect marketing-type data about you, generating revenue for their operators in the process. Read on to learn how to find and delete adware apps from your device.
Posted on Tuesday May 14, 2019 | security, malware, adware, browser extensions, data protection, ad blockers, browser tracking
Protecting yourself, your employees, and your business when you're using the internet is necessary if you want to remain safe, productive, and profitable. Given the proliferation of phishing attacks, hacks, and online fraud, we all need to ramp up our online security measures. Here are some ways to bolster security using browser extensions.
Posted on Friday April 05, 2019 | viruses, ransomware, malware, macos, macbook, mac, imac, cybercrime, apple computers, apple, adware
It is common knowledge that Windows computers tend to deal with an assortment of viruses and malware, but many people fail to realize that even Macs face similar threats. Virus creators have become adept at finding back doors and other vulnerabilities, that even Macs can be targeted.