New computer-killing ransomware “Petya” is bad, so what can you do?
It seems like there's a new form of malware every week, and right now, the big deal is Petya, a nasty little…
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New malware means you don’t need to click to get infected
There used to be one rule when it came to getting infected with a computer virus: you have to download, run, and…
How do you recognise an SMS scam?
There's no one time of the year that sees scammers sending out scams over SMS, so if you ever run into a…
Internet security scares can happen to professionals, too
Security is something everyone should be running, and there's proof that it can hit even the computers you'd…
Netgear’s Arlo security updated with rechargeable battery, alert siren
It's hard to fault Netgear's Arlo security system, but if there's one thing we want to comment on, it's…
When security issues make mobile security a better argument
When you own a computer, you know you need security, and the same may even be true of owning smartphones, too.
New security warning for gamers keen to see Nintendo Switch games on PC
Some of the games on Nintendo's new Switch console sure do look fun, but if you're thinking you can play on your…
D-Link connects Apple homes with security in “Omna”
You get notifications from all sorts of services -- Facebook, Twitter, UberEATS -- but what happens if your home…
Samsung’s answer to Windows security is finally coming to more computers
Microsoft's visual login "Windows Hello" hasn't helped make Windows 10's security great, but Samsung could help…
Bitdefender reveals Mac attack that can nab passwords
There used to be an idea that Macs were totally safe from the computer virus, but that is no longer the case.