Articles tagged with software

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 …

The Importance of SSL and Being Safe Online.

 Working within the web development and online security industry, many clients come to me and ask: “Why do I need an SSL Certificate for my website?” With those on the other end of a website asking: “What does an SSL Certificate do when I visit a website?” Besides the fact that the cost of an SSL Certificate can be as low as only $5 per year from SSLTrust. One of the best ways I like to answer these questions is to consider the point of view of potential customers to …

Whatsapp signal protocol encryption
WhatsApp Proclaimed More Secure with Signal Protocol Integration Instant Messaging applications have been stealing the limelight for the past couple of years. There are several such applications that are widely used by masses across the globe today. Some among the prominent ones are WhatsApp, Telegram, Kik, Skype etc. These applications are scripted to let you connect with anyone across the globe, with the click of a button in addition to providing you the privilege to share media with the same effort. However, these instant messaging applications have been posing serious …

Why a VPN is more important to you, a blogger
Online data breach has been on of the biggest concerns haunting people of today. It seems as though the cyber criminals have joined hands to work towards a unique goal of digging deep into the personal details of the people who surf the web, eventually to expose them or to pry into their online wallet. With such a looming threat, it is inevitable even for a blogger to take some security factors into consideration rather than focusing solely on bringing his/her blog up. There are several blogging platforms out there …

Why every blogger should use a VPN
Why a VPN is more important to you, a blogger Online data breach has been on of the biggest concerns haunting people of today. It seems as though the cyber criminals have joined hands to work towards a unique goal of digging deep into the personal details of the people who surf the web, eventually to expose them or to pry into their online wallet. With such a looming threat, it is inevitable even for a blogger to take some security factors into consideration rather than focusing solely on bringing …