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Malware, or malicious software, is a piece of code, file, or software that can gain entry into your device and funnel your personal information to malicious entities. It can even plague your device with...

According to the latest cybersecurity report VLC media player is being used by Chinese hackers to launch malware attacks on users. In a wide-ranging and sustained campaign, the hacking group Cicada is using VLC...

According to the latest advisory released by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) about the recently identified malware called Drinik. This Android malware is claimed to be targeting Indian bank users pretending to masquerade...

Hacking is a process of gaining unauthorised access to someone's profile, a computer network, or a website. With the advancement of security mechanisms, the tactics of cyberattacks are also evolving. Nowadays, hackers are using...

As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to take a devastating toll on lives and communities across the globe, tech giant Google has implemented strict measures to safeguard the Play Store by curbing malicious activities. However,...

Malware problem and attacks on or from Google Play Store apps are not a new phenomenon. We do see apps getting removed regularly from the Play Store which violates its policy. This time a...

Microsoft is one among the well-known and biggest PC operating systems in the world right now and due to this, the company’s products are used by a majority of the people. However, it is...

More often than not, people want their gadgets to be as away from viruses as possible. If your laptop or PC gets a virus it may cause issues in the device's performance, and it's...

We all love spending our free time in front of our television or laptop watching our favourite TV shows. Some of us even prefer video-streaming services over human company. And maybe this is the...

In a rather shocking incident, a malware reportedly was sent from Taiwanese consumer electronics company Asus' servers to over a million PCs. A report surfaced online earlier this week which claims that the software...

Taiwanese consumer electronics maker Asus has revamped its strategy in the last year in order to make its mark in various segments of the smartphone market. While it launched devices like Asus Zenfone Max...

The world of social media can be a great source of information. However, a lot of that information can also be fake so we must check how credible the source is. And this is true...

While most Android smartphones come with their own preloaded app marketplaces, Google Play Store remains the biggest app distributor in India today. Despite the competition and third-party marketplaces allowing users to ‘sideload’ apps on...

All Android users must be aware of the APK format for the apps on their devices. When downloading (or sideloading) an app from a third-party source, you need to download its APK file first....

Using a stealth app to spy on a device is possible on Android, but it is extremely unethical. Spy apps can give you complete unauthorised access to someone’s device, something that can certainly warrant...

It should surprise no one that Google Chrome enjoys the bulk of the web browser market share. The web browser’s popularity speaks for itself in this regard. While everyone may have laughed Internet Explorer...

Over the years, Android has taken significant measures to limit the access that apps have to your phone’s location services. You will rarely find any apps that require location permission if it isn’t necessary...

A bunch of fresh security features have been added to WhatsApp to make it more secure. The new features apparently improve user security on the app. According to the company these features make your...

One of the reasons why Google is so fast and efficient is because the search engine is quick to detect bots and hand out bans to them. This has its drawbacks as sometimes Google...

Keeping your smartphone updated at all times is essential in ensuring its security. Not only do you get new OS features with every major update, smartphone manufacturers routinely push minor security patches to fix...

Instagram is one of the liveliest social media platforms on the Internet, but unfortunately, it is also rife with malicious activity. Apart from fake product marketing, it is also common for scammers to directly...

In today's data-driven society, protecting your personal information is like wearing a helmet on a bike. Sure, you may not always need it, but when you do, it can save you from a lot...

While Google Play Store may be the biggest app marketplace in the world, sometimes you may be driven to other platforms for various reasons. One of the major reasons why people look beyond the...

QR codes have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they offer a quick and convenient way to access information or websites without having to type in long URLs or search for content manually. What...

Of all the apps on your smartphone, the web browser is the one that you should keep updated at all times. The same goes for all the applications on your laptop or PC. An...