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OSX/SurfBuyer: Real malware is in the eye of the device holder

Should software only be called malware only if it tries to damage the device or steal private data – or is tracking the user and flooding them with unwanted advertisements enough to get this negative label? SurfBuyer, an adware developed for Apple’s MacOS, does just what every adware family out there does: it generates pop-ups,

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Best payment methods: How to pay online securely & conveniently

When shopping online you will encounter various ways to pay for your purchases. Besides the ...

Tesla Model S – How to protect your car from crafty thieves

Teslas are really great cars and it is a pity when they get stolen. We ...

Azorult got updated to steal even more of your data

If you take a closer look, malware is like a lot of other software on ...

More than 36% think the internet is not safe

Hackers, phishing, identity theft, security leaks, privacy issues and more – there are a lot ...

Windows Update blows up standard operating procedure for updates

Standard operating procedure for software updates is to do them often and as soon as ...

Forget sophisticated. Worry about the wannabe hacker

Tired of hearing about the latest, most sophisticated hacker threats to your online security? It’s ...

A1 Telekom Austria hacked – user data stored in plain text

A1 Telekom Austria is a big deal in Austria. It offers mobile contracts, cable access, ...

Windows Defender exclusions reek of malware

The vast majority of exclusions made to Windows Defender antivirus have been made by malware, ...

How to enable Opera’s ingenious protection function

Chrome isn't the only choice you have. Far from it, as other browsers also have ...