When you enter your payment information into a form online, you should be 100% sure that the source is trustworthy. Many scammers will pose as online sellers, or implant malware into the code of legitimate retailers with vulnerable pages. If you’re browsing on a site that you’re unfamiliar with, don’t buy anything without doing some […]

Are you eager to watch the new season of “Stranger Things,” but don’t want to pay for Netflix? There are many illegal streaming services on the web that will give you free access to movies and TV shows. But you’re better off paying for a legitimate service, since most of these websites are unsecured and/or […]

Whenever you open an email, first look at the source. Who’s sending it? Do you know them? If the source looks at all unfamiliar, proceed with caution. In the body of the email, there might be links or attachments with a message prompting you to click or download them. These files might contain malware. Some […]

If you really want to protect your computer from malware, consider shopping around for antivirus software. These products are designed to stop, detect, and eliminate malware infections on your computer. Standard antivirus software solutions protect you from threats such as phishing attacks, spyware, viruses, and spam.

Malware isn’t always easy to spot. But in many instances, it has noticeable effects such as slower device performance and website redirects. If you think your device has been infected, make sure to run a scan with reputable security software.

When a PC runs hot, it’s usually an indication that its processors are struggling with a workload. Sometimes, though, it can be sign that a malware infection is hijacking your CPU/GPU. If you notice a PC running hot for no apparent reason, run a virus/malware scan.