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What is the 'launchd' Process on Mac
Users who explore the 'Activity Monitor' on their Mac may notice a large number of services and processes, which they are not familiar with. One of the most sought after processes is called 'launchd' and users are... Read more
5 Steps to Take Before You Make Your Next Digital Payment
Digital payments are an undeniable convenience and a tool that is being used more than ever in the current Covid-19 global situation. However, there are always pitfalls and potential dangers connected to digital... Read more
Bitcoin Phishing Scam Attack Exposes Thousands of People's Personal Data
People getting conned into revealing valuable information is by no means a new phenomenon on the Internet. In fact, phishing scams have become one of the most prominent and effective methods of attack, claiming new... Read more
Four Steps to Secure Your Gmail Account in 2020
If you rely on Gmail heavily for your correspondence, then chances are your inbox contains a veritable trove of vital information. Bank statements, invoices, business, and private communication and documents, password... Read more
What Size Flash Drive Do You Need to Backup Your Computer?
USB Flash drives are a type of portable Solid-State Drive (SSD) that has grown in popularity wildly in the last few years. They are readily available, easy to use, and extremely convenient for transporting and storage... Read more
What Is EFI System Partition? Can You Delete It?
To cut a long story short – YES, you CAN delete and EFI system partition, if you really put some effort into it. NO, you really should not do it. For the most part, deleting a partition in Disk Management is a rather... Read more
Phishing Scam Alert - Fake Emirates Nbd Bank Payment Notification Aims at User's Password
Here are some interesting phishing statistics - the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that in 2019 alone, phishing schemes were used to defraud people $57 million. That number is most likely wildly... Read more
What Is the Default Password for a Cisco Router?
Very few if any Internet users make router safety their priority – which is a severe oversight. A router that’s just plugged in and left unattended is the digital equivalent of leaving your front door unlocked. Sure,... Read more
Hackers Can Use Google Translate to Hide Fake Login
Cybercriminals have developed quite a few effective tools and techniques to get their hands on data that does not belong to them over the years. One of the most effective and preferred methods is doubtlessly the... Read more
4 Tips If You Use Zoom, Slack, FaceTime, Skype, Microsoft Teams, or Any Other Tool for Remote Work
Social distancing and working from home are either encouraged or required in many countries as means to stop the spread of COVID-19. Consequently, applications like Zoom or Slack are currently extremely popular as... Read more
StockX Has Added the 2FA Feature for Its Customers. Here's How to Enable It
Ever since Two-Factor authentication (2FA) or Two-Step verification became available there has been discussions about the feature’s usefulness. Over time, it became clear that even though there are ways to bypass 2FA,... Read more
7 Tips for Parents Whose Kids Are Learning Remotely
The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the lives of people around the world. Now, many parents must help their kids study at home as many governments require schools to educate children remotely to increase social... Read more
These Are the 20 PINs You Should Stop Using on Your Smartphone Today
IT security researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy, and The George Washington University joined forces to study how safe Android and Apple users are when setting up PINs... Read more
Your Home Alarm System Won't Protect You Unless You Take Care of Its Security First
Alarm systems must be secured just like other IoT devices in your home. In fact, alarm systems need to be protected even more as they are responsible for the security of our homes and not just our virtual safety.... Read more
Google's Smart Lock Is Finally Available for iPhone Users
Until recently, only Android users were able to use Google’s feature that allows verifying one’s identity with a security key that is built-in on a mobile phone. The security key was designed to help users access... Read more
New Decade, New You: How to Tidy up Your Devices and up Your Virtual Security Game
How good have you been with keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions? Did they disappear into thin air three days into the New Year? We’re here to remind you that it’s never too late, and you can always start with... Read more
How to Turn off Google Location Tracking
In our hectic day to day lives, IT has become something of a necessity. Even if you don’t necessarily work in a sphere that’s directly related to it, instantaneous communication and the access to information it... Read more
Cybersecurity Training in a Workplace: 7 Questions to Ask Your Employees
Big or small, organizations around the world are being targeted by hackers who are often after money or valuable information. Thus, the consequences of falling victim to cyber attacks can be hazardous. You may know... Read more
