Malware Prevention

Consumers beware – fake antivirus

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Tips to avoid getting scammed on the web Browsing the web comes with its risks and there isn’t a day that we don’t hear about someone who got scammed or infected with malware. From compromised websites to malvertising, cyber criminals are out to make some money using whatever trick they […]

Web browsers are getting infected with malware through extensions

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We are out in the field and see the trends that crop up and we have seen an abundance of malware in users browsers like Chrome and Firefox. The prevalence of these attacks means you should be vigilant and have your browsers checked. Symptoms of browser hijacking Evidence or effects […]

uBlock Origin vs AdBlocker vs Pi-Hole

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The topic of ad blocking as a security measure is often misunderstood. Besides the fact that ads can be annoying they can also bring with it malvertising. Malvertising is advertising that can be dangerous to your computer, mobile device, browser, or any device. Why do I need it? Fake Ads […]

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