Articles tagged with security

Adobe flash vulnerability
Adobe Flash Vulnerability Resurfaces and Spreads a Deadlier Threat Once again, Adobe Flash has been finding the headline for all the wrong reasons. Yes, the Adobe Flash vulnerability resurfaced last week and this time, you cannot neglect the consequences that come tagged with it. As per the reports, the latest flaw with the Adobe Flash was that, it provides the hackers with complete control over your PC. This seems really threatening, doesn’t it? For those who think its not, think again, the hackers can easily hijack your system and steal …

Apple vs FBI iphone unlock
Apple Vs FBI: Latest update on the iPhone Unlock Case The Apple iPhone unlock case has been under the limelight for several months now. Both Apple and the FBI are expected to appear before the US court on 22nd March for the next hearing. The final verdict is yet to be declared, we don’t know who will emerge as the winner, however, we do have some latest updates regarding the case. Apple has been setting several roadblocks for the FBI and making it harder for them to infiltrate to the …

Firefox addon opens millions-to new attacks
FireFox addon vulnerability is the new scare to watch out for Secure web browsing is the dream for all the individuals who use the internet, at least for the ones who are smart. However, the introduction of unique data and privacy hacking strategies in the past couple of years has been taking this dream far away from reality. Add-ons have always been a godsend for people who browse the web on a regular basis. Today, there are different types of add-ons on the web that enables you to customize, organize …

NYTimes BBC giants hit by ransomware
Nytimes & BBC, the giants, hit by ransomware Hackers consider data as the most precious thing ever, you cannot possibly blame them as it is the prime means that seems to be earning them a living these days. Ransomware is a strategy that has been used by the present day hackers across the globe to earn money by hijacking user data. Last week, several reputed online spaces, including the news giants Nytimes and BBC were attacked via a strategy crafted on the grounds of ransomware. Known as malvertising, this strategy …

Poxy vs VPN Service what is the difference
Differentiating Proxy and VPN Service: what you need to know Both proxy servers and virtual private networks (VPNs) are utilized for the same purpose i.e. to mask a particular geo location or identity of the respective user. Even though both operate by rerouting the web traffic and spawning a new IP address, there are several core differences that places them on the opposite pages of the same book. When weighing proxy servers and VPN service, you could say that VPN has an edge over proxy due to several reasons. The …

prevent dns leaks

 How to Prevent DNS Leaks Using a VPN or Virtual Private Network is the most recommended solution to surf safe on the web. With a VPN, you can effectively keep your personal information like browsing history, name, address, account information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and hackers. However, no matter how impeccable the VPN Service you have chosen, there are things outside of the VPN that can cause you problems. Glitches can occur and a common one is know by the name DNS Leak. Also review: Protect against Web …
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