Ransomware is the gift that keeps on giving for cybercriminals. Google research revealed recently that online extortionists have managed to grab more than $25 million from their victims over the past two years. Other estimates suggest businesses and netizens handed over as much as $1 billion in 2016 alone. Whatever the final figure, it’s clear…
Read More If the past few days of WannaCry ransomware activity have taught us anything it’s that cybercriminals pose a clear and present danger to organizations and their customers all over the world. But have you ever wondered exactly what the bad guys are after when they launch their online attacks at your own PC or mobile…
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In the never-ending war against cybercrime, half the battle lies in raising public awareness about the nature of the threats out there. If everyday computers users are more clued into the security and privacy dangers facing them online, they’re more likely to take steps to reduce risk. But there’s always more to learn – that’s…
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The World Wide Web (WWW) might not have been around when we were growing up, but it’s guaranteed to be an incredibly important part of your child’s life as they do. It’s a wonderful tool to help them socialize, learn, play and used in the right way it can even bring families together. But before…
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Can you imagine a world without the Internet? It doesn’t bear thinking about. We spend so much of our lives online today that it’s well and truly woven into the fabric of society – for better and worse. While the Internet can make us happier, more productive, more sociable creatures, it’s not all positive. As…
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During the holiday season this year, it’s estimated that nearly 49 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more to be with their friends and family. And this is just the start. We can expect many more to take to the roads and skies over the festive period – whether they’re visiting relatives or planning a…
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Cyber Monday is here and is heralding the busiest time of the year for retailers and consumers alike. Experts are predicting 2016 will be the biggest yet, with sales on Monday expected to exceed $3 billion – that’s up nearly 10% on last year. But while all our eyes will be keenly focused on spotting…
Read More Increasingly we live our lives in the digital world. Stats suggest nine in 10 get their news from the internet today; half of us stream music; 60% of Americans watch Netflix; and roughly two hours in every day is spent messaging or on social media. But while we’re increasingly mobile in our habits, much of…
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Do you know how much time you spend online? It might be more than you think. Sources claim Americans spent more than five hours per day last year on their PCs, laptops, smartphones and other connected devices. And much of that activity happens when you’re inside, plugged into the home network. There’s just one problem:…
Read More Ransomware is without doubt one of the biggest threats facing home computer users in years. Unlike many online attacks, it isn’t primarily out to steal your bank details or spy on you. Instead, it wants to scare you into handing over money to the attacker at the other end of the internet. How does it…
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