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One of the best things about modern browsers is being able to install add-ons, elements that provide users with additional browsing resources. Some add-ons block adverts on web pages, others facilitate the download of videos on specific platforms, and so on. And, with online stores bursting with choices, it’s pretty easy to find an add-on […]

Microsoft caused a storm on the Internet after announcing it would block macros in documents downloaded from the web in newer versions of its popular productivity suite Office. According to the company, the aim is to improve security and fight the spread of malware that abuses the function. But do you even know what Office […]

You’re probably already used to hearing the term ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). In recent years, elite cybercriminals have come together in groups as well-structured as conventional companies and have begun to “license” their malware among those looking to steal data. In short, it’s really simple: someone with zero experience in ransomware can “lease” a ready-made kit, launch […]

There are loads of ways for cybercriminals to scam people. One of them is catfishing, a term used to describe when someone pretends to be someone else. Catfishing is common on dating sites and social networks and there are several ways victims are targeted, either emotionally or financially. How Catfishing works In catfishing scams, criminals […]

Nowadays, it’s rare to come across someone who doesn’t have at least one profile on a social network, and it’s with good reason. These platforms have become crucial for linking up with relatives and colleagues, and even for making new friends all over the world. However, it’s no secret that all social platforms use tricks […]

Imagine the following situation: you wake up one fine morning, open your inbox and find an e-mail from some site thanking you for registering the previous night. It’s a really odd situation that would naturally stir anyone’s curiosity. How would you react? Conclude you had been sleepwalking? Guess a family member had used your device […]

For years, the main tip people used to avoid scams on the internet was always the same: pay attention to the page address. Despite cybercriminals often being recognized as highly “talented” when it comes to creating replica online services or even entire online stores to lure unsuspecting internet users, you simply had to check the […]

Most people, when hearing or reading the term “spyware”, automatically create a really simple concept in their minds: a type of malware designed to steal data from your computer or smartphone. To be fair, that is an accurate description. The problem is that it’s a little limited. Spyware is not only a malicious form of […]

Let’s suppose that, following loads of financial planning, you’ve finally decided to buy that new mobile phone you wanted so badly. With your accounts settled and cash in hand, you open your favorite Internet browser to search for the specific model to compare prices offered by several online stores. One, in particular, catches your eye, […]