NEWS & PRIVACY TIPS

What are potentially unwanted applications and programs? PUAs and PUPs are unwanted software programs installed onto your computer operating system, browser or mobile device without you being fully aware that it’s happening. Once on your computer or phone, they...

Pegasus spyware cracks Apple iOS security like no other malware Apple once claimed the non-existence of spyware and malware available to hack their products. While it still prides itself on the security of its desktop and mobile operating systems, there’s one piece of...

You open up Chrome, you’ve set your favourite news site to your homepage. What you should be met with in that instance is the latest goings on from across the globe. But WAIT?! What is this on your browser? Lollypop.shop? There are lots of adverts, pop-ups galore and...

Hi Guys, Great news, Android are finally rolling out end-to-end encryption for their Messaging App. Until now, any messages sent via the Android Messaging app were not fully encrypted which means that your conversations could be intercepted.  Android have been working...

Hi Guys, Most of us think that scanning a QR code is harmless and a quick way to get the information you are looking for or are curious about.  But unfortunately this is not always the case and these convenient little QR codes may not be as harmless as you think. Most...

Hi Guys,A security vulnerability in Facebook Messenger meant attackers could access a victims private Facebook photos and videos and also submit posts via their Android lock screen. This means that a person could access your Facebook messenger account without...

Hi Guys, Google’s June security update fixes several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities. I strongly recommend that you update now your device now. On most phones you can install your Google updates by doing this: Open your device’s SettingsNear the bottom, tap...

Hi Guys, Enabling 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) adds a significant and critical layer of security that can prevent attackers from taking over your account. If you are not already using it, I suggest you take 5 mins to set it up now. With 2FA in place, anyone who tries...

Hi Guys, A shocking research finding has revealed that the UC browser users' website activities are being monitored and sent to Alibaba-owned servers. The browser also collects data logs gathered on users’ incognito mode activities, Forbes reported. If you are a user...

We’ve all heard of stalkers, right? Let’s be honest, they’ve probably been around since the dawn of time in some shape or form. The first thing that probably springs to mind to associate with a stalker is creepy.  We use the word a little too freely and it loses some...