Do Android Smartphones Need Antivirus Protection?
For a long time we’ve been told it’s an unforgivable sin to not protect our computers and laptops with an antivirus suite. And quite rightly so – given how prolific viruses and malware have become in today’s world. But what ab…
READ MOREGiven the ‘wild west’, never-quite-bullet-proof nature of the internet, smartphones have always been susceptible to viruses and malware, and even big-name Android-based devices aren’t immune. So what if you believe your Android smartphone has been compromised? What’s your next move?
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READ MOREIf there’s one prevalent topic in the tech headlines, it’s viruses, malware, cyber security and how no one – be it the public, small businesses or tech industry titans – are safe from cybercrime. But beyond super computer servers, desktops, laptops and tablets, what about those devices we carry around …
READ MOREHow to Remove Malware from an iPhone
Viruses, malware and snooping – it’s not just limited to desktop computers and laptops. These cyber snares are the bread and butter of modern era hackers, scammers and general no-gooders of the internet-verse. So it won’t come as any surprise th…
READ MORECan an iPhones get a virus? Yes it can, although this is a very rare occurance. Unless the phone is jail broken the chances are its not actually a virus more of a buggy app.
If something is off, it may not be a virus. You may have a buggy app. Do advertisements keep popping up on y…
READ MOREAV-Comparatives is an independent organization offering systematic testing that checks whether security software, such as PC/Mac-based antivirus products and mobile security solutions, lives up to its promises. Using one of the largest sample collections worldwide, it creates a real-world environment for truly accurate testin…
READ MOREVirus Bulletin is a world-renowned independent testing and certification body, active in testing, reviewing and bench marking security solutions for over 20 years. Their regular public certifications cover security threat protections of all types as well as enterprise-level anti-spam solutions.
The VB100 certificati…
READ MOREThe AV-TEST GmbH is the independent research institute for IT security from Germany. For more than 15 years, the experts from Magdeburg have guaranteed quality-assuring comparison and individual tests of virtually all internationally relevant IT security products.
One of the largest collections of digital malware sa…
READ MOREThe Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO®) is an international non-profit association that focuses on addressing the global need for improvement in the objectivity, quality and relevance of anti-malware testing methodologies.
AMTSO is a community of over 60 security and testing companies from aroun…
READ MOREMany websites claim to know the "best" antivirus but this can be many factors including value, support, ease-of-use and of course if the website if being paid to feature that antivirus software. But, if you are looking for an antivirus product which scores the best in real-world anti-malware detection tests than you…
READ MOREWill a PC Cleaner Speed Up My Computer?
A common problem we all face is the gradual decline of device performance. Week by week, it seems like we’re experiencing more inconveniences, notably from slower loading times, errors and crashes. So can PC Cleaner software, said to be capable of restor…
READ MOREWhat Does a PC Cleaner Do?
These days our computers and smart devices run a wide range of applications. We’re racing ahead into the future and want to make our day to day lives simpler, faster and more convenient. So how does a PC Cleaner come into play? What does it do? And, most importantly,…
READ MOREThe internet has profoundly changed our lives, from the way we communicate and share information, to the way we shop. Yet, with so much information being exchanged online, hackers, scammers and fraudsters remain a constant threat, ready to exploit today’s internet community. While it’s impossible to completely bul…
READ MOREIn today’s thriving internet age, we create countless information trails, and government agencies, ISP (Internet Service Providers), law enforcement, search engines, and even social media platforms, inadvertently make life easier for dark corners to collect and snoop on our data. So, naturally, with cyber crime a major …
READ MOREHow does it work?
Anti-Phishing software databases are updated regularly as users computers receive data about new phishing threats, on average, every 20 minutes.
They also compare URLs against a database containing known phishing sites. If a match is found, connection to the infected URL …
READ MOREWhat is Phishing?
Phishing is when an attacker attempts to steal confidential and sensitive information such as passwords and banking credentials. Phishing attacks are most commonly carried out via an email, claiming to be from a legitimate bank or credit card company, that contains a link to a frau…
READ MORERemoving a Trojan Horse
Removing a trojan can be simple if you have any good antivirus system installed. Perform a system scan to source the virus and then delete the virus. It can be this simple. If nothing is picked up by the antivirus but you suspect something contact their support team as soon a…
READ MOREWhat is a Trojan Horse?
The Trojan Horse virus takes its name from the Giant wooden horse that was used to trick the defenders of troy into sneaking soldiers into their city to ultimately win a war. How the modern day trojan horse works is by hiding malware in, what seems to be, a normal file. There…
READ MORE1. Purchase malware protection
Malware protection can protect you from a cyber in multiple ways. You scan your PC at anytime to search for any installed viruses or you can enable real-time protection that will monitors your 24/7 for dangerous activity and will block any harmful threats or possi…
READ MOREWhat is Cyber security?
Cyber security is the technologies, processes and controls that are specifically designed to protect computer systems, networks and data from cyber attacks and, to prevent any unauthorised users accessing personal information.
How do Cyber Security attacks h…
READ MOREWindows is the most used operating system (OS) in the world, dominating around 90% of the market share. This makes the OS very attractive to virus writers - the more computers they can spread their malicious code to the more personal data they can collate and the more revenue they can generate. So, if you’re using a Win…
READ MOREWindows computers are known for their security flaws and vulnerabilities so virus protection is absolutely paramount! With there being such a vast amount of choice when it comes to windows antivirus software, how do you know what one to choose? Below are a few pointers to look out when choosing an antivirus.
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READ MOREFree antivirus software is very popular - some packages simply offer enough protection for the average user without having to part with any of your hard-earned cash. However, what defines an average user? The short answer is that we can’t define an average user and always believe safety should always come first. So, is …
READ MOREUsing a free mac antivirus in theory should be adequate enough but with the rise in popularity of Macs the market for attacks is widening by the day. The bigger the market, the more chance virus developers will exploit this as an opportunity to make some money. Windows is also more secure than ever before with it&…
READ MORE'Spyware' is an extremely dangerous variation of malware (the general term for a computer program created solely out of malice: with intent to cause harm to someone's computer or steal sensitive information/files). The consequences of contracting spyware and not removing it instantly can be catastrophic.…
READ MORESpyware is software that covertly gathers a computer user’s information through an active internet connection without their knowledge. Spyware applications are typically bundled into freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the internet, however, most of these downloadable programs are clean and …
READ MOREAdwCleaner used to be the market leader for ant-adware software but more recently companies like Scanguard have taken over thanks to their all round security package. Adwcleaner are solely for adware removal and not a full anti-virus. Software that automatically renders ads on your computer to generate revenue for it's au…
READ MOREWhat is adware? Adware by definition is software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material such as banners or pop-ups when a user is online. This is usually in the form of toolbars, search engines, home page take-overs etc. They usually attack your browser by changing preferences in order to mar…
READ MOREMalwarebytes have been around for years fighting malware. Malwarebytes have a very loyal following but in recent times users have looked to use another antivirus along side Malwarebytes.
Malwarebytes are a great tool to remove any issues you have so many computer users stick to a regular antivirus then occasionally …
READ MORE'Malware' is a type of software used to disrupt computer or mobile operations, and can gather sensitive information, gain access to private computer systems, or display unwanted advertising.
Many people read about malware and ask themselves "How do I remove Malware?". Unfortunately it's no…
READ MOREThere are some huge Antivirus companies out there none bigger than Totalav, Avira, Avg, Avast or Mcafee but who comes out on top?
With the growth of the online world, more and more people are trying to get to your data for a number of reasons. That could be steal your information, commit fraud against you, or hold y…
READ MOREWe hate to break it to you, but not everybody uses the internet for good causes. Internet banking bought about the introduction of online bank fraud, for example. E-mail and telephone hacking have been some of the biggest scandals in recent years. Before any of this, was the computer virus - blighting generations of computer …
READ MOREA computer virus is a piece of code (sometimes as little as 1 line, or as large as a complete program) to which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect to a PC, such as corrupting the system, destroying data or gathering personal information.
A virus is a type of malware, which stands for…
READ MOREIn today’s online world, a computer without antivirus software is like driving a car without a seatbelt.There are over 2 billion personal computers (and around 2 billion more smartphones!) being used all over the world - more than half of these computers are connected to the internet. Most of these users are likely to b…
READ MOREA virus is a file on a computer with malicious intent. It can harm your laptop, computer, smartphone or tablet by disrupting program flow, contaminating device. This type of software is something you wouldn’t want to have because of the danger it will cause your computer. An antivirus is a software that can detect …
READ MOREWe have spent hundreds of hours testing and reviewing the companies on our site and come up, what we believe is the best antivirus software 2019. TotalAV is our choice. It’s a new security suite that hit the market in 2019 and has impressed us in every aspect, from support to scan times and performance.
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READ MOREWhen choosing antivirus its important to choose one which suits your own particlar needs! There’s hundreds to choose from and can all vary massively. So where do you start?
First of all you want to understand what type of computer user you are. Do you bank online? Download files from unverified sources? Are yo…
READ MOREThe purpose of free antivirus software is to prevent installation of, detect and remove malicious software (also known as malware). Through scans of every file on your computer, an antivirus software can flag up potentially harmful software and take action on them. This type of software is critical for the users to have insta…
READ MORESpyware is software that covertly gathers a computer user’s information through an active internet connection without their knowledge. Spyware applications are typically bundled into freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the internet, however, most of these downloadable programs are clean and …
READ MOREA Trojan Horse is a program designed to cause destruction but deceives itself as a unsuspicious program. However, unlike a typical computer virus or worm, Trojans do not copy themselves or multiply within the file system, but they can still be as harmful. The term Trojan Horse is derived from the Ancient Greek story of the wo…
READ MOREA quarantine is part of an antivirus where the malicious file gets stored temporarily. The user can then manually retrieve or completely remove the file if her or she wishes to.
Let’s say your antivirus detects a legitimate file to be dangerous, and you are then left with a program that you can’t u…
READ MOREYou might of heard the myth that if you own/use a Mac then you don’t have to worry about using an antivirus as you can’t get any viruses. Worryingly, this idea is still surprisingly popular.
Malware developers are less likely to target a Mac user as they cover a much smaller market (around 25% of a…
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