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How Does Antivirus Software Work in 2024?
How Does Antivirus Software Work in 2024?
In the never-ending cat and mouse game of virus vs antivirus, understanding how AV software identifies specific targets and prevents them from infecting your operating system can help better protect your computer from infiltration...
Paul Kane by Paul Kane Updated on April 22, 2024
What is a Computer Virus? And How to Avoid Infection in 2024
What is a Computer Virus? And How to Avoid Infection in 2024
You’ve probably heard about the growing number of viruses spreading online and infecting computers. Unexpected behavior, sluggish performance, restarting for no reason, doing things on it’s own without your input – these are all t...
James Taylor by James Taylor Updated on April 22, 2024
How to Remove Malware Mshelper for Mac - Update 2024
How to Remove Malware Mshelper for Mac - Update 2024

You wouldn’t want a stranger stealing your computing power, would you? That’s exactly what’s happening on Macs right now with the Mshelper virus. Gone are the days where MacOS was considered virus resistant. New threats are always being developed, and Apple users are not immune to them. You need to learn more about this virus and how it may be affecting your computer, especially if you’re into cryptocurrencies.

Katarina Glamoslija by Katarina Glamoslija Updated on April 22, 2024
What is a DDoS Attack and How to Prevent One in 2024
What is a DDoS Attack and How to Prevent One in 2024
If your company’s website or application suddenly goes offline due to a massive influx of suspicious traffic, you could be the target of a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack. These kinds of cyber attacks are on the rise,...
Evan Porter by Evan Porter Updated on April 22, 2024
What Is a Botnet? And How to Protect Yourself in 2024
What Is a Botnet? And How to Protect Yourself in 2024
Think of the damage that one talented hacker can do. Now imagine what they can do with an army of computers at their disposal, amplifying their resources on an order of thousands or millions. These “armies” actually exist, and the...
Evan Porter by Evan Porter Updated on April 22, 2024
What is an SQL Injection Attack? And How to Prevent It in 2024
What is an SQL Injection Attack? And How to Prevent It in 2024
SQL is a programming language that allows programmers to “talk” to large databases using nearly-plain English. It can access and manipulate data held in a number of tables on a server. When it comes to websites, those tables might...
Evan Porter by Evan Porter Updated on April 22, 2024
How To Scan Emails For Viruses in 2024 (EASY & SECURE)
How To Scan Emails For Viruses in 2024 (EASY & SECURE)

Virus-laden email attachments have been around for decades, but they’re certainly not old news. In fact, millions of computer users around the world use desktop email software instead of browser-based tools such as Gmail. As a result, you’re exposing your operating system to downloads every time you open an email rather than merely viewing it online.

Mercy Pilkington by Mercy Pilkington Updated on April 22, 2024
"This Message Seems Dangerous" — Solved for Gmail in 2024
"This Message Seems Dangerous" — Solved for Gmail in 2024
There are a few different reasons why Gmail messages will display the “This message seems dangerous” banner, both in your inbox and in emails you send to others. If this is happening to you, there are things you can do to troubles...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on April 22, 2024
How to Solve "Oops, Your Files Have Been Encrypted" in 2024
How to Solve "Oops, Your Files Have Been Encrypted" in 2024
Although ransomware is making fewer headlines, it is still effectively targeting businesses and individuals. Over the last few months, ransomware attacks have brought down news organizations during the Christmas holidays, infected...
Andrew Sanders by Andrew Sanders Updated on April 22, 2024
What Is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack? [Full Guide 2024]
What Is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack? [Full Guide 2024]
Short on time? Here’s how to stay protected against man-in-the-middle attacks in 2024: Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks require advanced knowledge of cryptography and web protocols, but it’s easy to protect yourself against thes...
Ben Martens by Ben Martens Updated on April 22, 2024