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Recover your privacy in Windows 10

Posted on Wednesday February 20, 2019 | windows 10, security, privacy, microsoft edge, cortana, advertising

Advertisers are able to target their consumers more effectively thanks to social media. But did you know that your operating system might also be giving away information about your online searches to advertising agencies? Learn more about Windows 10's not-so-private settings and how these can be fixed.

Fileless malware: Are you at risk?

Posted on Tuesday February 19, 2019 | stuxnet, security, malware, fileless, cybersecurity

Over the past few years, the security industry has been witnessing a rapid evolution in attack techniques, including fileless malware, which uses legitimate tools and services such as existing software, applications, and authorized protocols to carry out malicious activities such as unauthorized data retrieval or data damage. It therefore pays to stay abreast of such threats.

The dangers of the web and how to stay safe

Posted on Wednesday February 13, 2019 | web browsers, vpn, security, safari, private browsing, opera, online privacy, firefox, edge, chrome

You probably go to great lengths to keep yourself safe, whether at home or in public. But what happens when you get online? Learn more about how you could be exposing yourself and your personal information over the internet so you can stay safe.

Fight mobile malware with MTD

Posted on Friday February 08, 2019 | security, mobile threat detection, mobile device security, mobile device management, mobile, machine learning, android

Cybercriminals will do almost anything to steal your data. One of the easiest ways to do that is exploiting vulnerabilities in your employees' mobile devices. If you're looking for a way to beef up your security strategies, adopting mobile threat detection (MTD) is a good place to start.

Are autocomplete passwords safe?

Posted on Thursday January 31, 2019 | web browsers, security, safari, privacy, passwords, general articles a, firefox, cybersecurity, chrome, auto fill

Advertisements and suggestions based on our internet browsing habits are sources of online tracking. However, autocomplete passwords are also another source of online tracking. This sneaky tactic comes with serious security risks. Here's how you can stop it from targeting you.

Single Sign-On: The key to user management

Posted on Thursday January 17, 2019 | sso, single sign on, security, passwords, office 365, logins, identity as a service, google

Making passwords can be tedious. From complexity requirements to minimum lengths, creating a password for each new account brings its own set of headaches. If this problem is reaching a boiling point, Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions can help. These techniques are secure, easy-to-manage, and do away with the need to manage a long list of usernames and passwords.