Threats

Malware & Computer Virus Facts & FAQs

Computer viruses & other types of malware are a...

Subcategory Viruses

What’s the Difference between a Virus and a Worm?

If you’re not sure what the difference between a...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

How to Protect Your Child from the Top 7 Dangers of Online Gaming

When children are at the controls, the dangers of...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

Top 7 Cyberthreats to Watch Out for

Retail hacks are a serious danger because they...

Subcategory Mobile

Mobile Malware

Mobile device use is on the rise because...

Subcategory Web

The biggest ransomware threats

These Ransomware attacks made news headlines in...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

What is cybercrime? How to protect yourself

How to protect yourself from cybercrime? Learn...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

How do computer viruses work?

Has your computer got a virus? Learn how to get...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

What is the difference between free anti-virus software and paid anti-virus software?

Free anti-virus for windows vs. paid anti-virus...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

Can iPhones Get Viruses? A Guide to iPhone Virus Removal and Protection

Concerned about your iPhone having a virus or...

Subcategory Viruses

The biggest ransomware threats

These Ransomware attacks made news headlines as...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

What are the different types of ransomware?

What are the different types of ransomware...

Subcategory Web

What to Do if Your Identity is Stolen: A Step-By-Step Guide

In 2014, the Consumer Federation of America...

Subcategory Viruses

Computer Viruses and Malicious Software

Over the years, malicious software – or malware –...

Subcategory Viruses

What is a Trojan Horse Virus? Types and How to Remove it

There are many different types of harmful Trojan...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

Who Creates Malware?

Malware is created by a wide range of people such...

Subcategory Viruses

What is a Computer Virus or a Computer Worm?

A computer virus or a computer worm is a...

Subcategory Spam

What is Spam and a Phishing Scam? - Definition

Spam is the electronic equivalent of the ‘junk...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

Types of Spyware

Adware, Pornware and Riskware include...

Subcategory Viruses

Cyber Threats from Foreign Hackers

In Summer 2015, the University of Virginia...

Subcategory Viruses

Dealing with Svchost.exe Virus' Sneak Attack

Svchost.exe actually stands for "service host,"...

Subcategory Malware (threats)

What is Cybercrime: Risks and Prevention

Perhaps the most dangerous types of malware...

Subcategory Web

Anatomy of Online Dating Scams - How Not to Become a Victim of Cyber-romance

Romance scams lead to the largest per-person...

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