When I was 13 years old, I was shouted at by my school teacher for not having a computer at home. My family couldn’t afford one at the time, and it was only through a generous donation by a headteacher from a different school who caught wind of this un…
With only one month of winter left, our thoughts turn to spring…and all the world festivals and partying that accompanies this time of year. Whether you’re gearing up for Rio’s Carnival, Louisiana’s Mardi Gras, or a tequila-drenched Spring Break in C…
Whether you’re traveling a lot or just lounging around, chances are your laptop runs out of juice at the worst moment. Whether it’s just before the end of a movie, in the middle of an important document, or researching a trip while traveling, nothing i…
With Valentine’s Day looming on the calendar like a pulsing red heart, the online dating world is sure to experience a flutter of activity. But it’s not just lonely hearts who are flocking to the dating sites – unfortunately, predators and scammers are…
A hacker recently leaked a list of more than a half-million Telnet credentials for servers, home routers, and smart devices, leaving them vulnerable to attack. Marko Zbirka, an Internet of Things threat researcher at Avast, answered key questions relat…
You probably heard that Microsoft officially stops support for Windows 7 on Jan. 14th 2020. If you are running the popular operating system, your computer will still function but Microsoft will no longer provide technical support for any issues, softwa…
As the mom of three boys under 10, I’ve found that screens can be a sanity saver by keep my boys quiet and occupied. But as they mature in their use of tech, I worry that I am “free-ranging” my them on the internet.
A chilling incident in which a hacker harassed a child through a Mississippi family’s Ring security system is the latest event pointing out the need for home network security, Avast’s Leena Elias says.
A chilling incident in which a hacker harassed a child through a Mississippi family’s Ring security system is the latest event pointing out the need for home network security, Avast’s Leena Elias says.
New data shows that good work-from-home cybersecurity habits have never been a more relevant topic than right now, in the 2019 holiday season.