Security | - Part 3

What Security Threats Face Mac Users In 2016?

Deserved or not, Mac OS X (and now, I suppose, MacOS Sierra) has a reputation for being more secure than Windows. But in 2016, is that reputation still deserved? What security threats exist for the Apple platform, and how are they affecting users? The Unexpected Appearence of Ransomware on OS X Ransomware has been around… read more »

Could Your Mobile Banking App Be a Big Security Risk?

Mobile banking apps bring some of the most convenient online banking features to your phone, but could they be a security risk? Banks tend to have pretty solid data security, but they have suffered some breaches in the past, how secure are their mobile apps? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t encouraging… Two-Factor Authentication The use of two-factor… read more »

The One Reason To Get A BlackBerry In 2016: Security

The tragic decline of BlackBerry Limited has been swift and unstoppable. This Canadian icon, which once literally defined the smartphone, is a shell of its former self. Over the past six years, consumers have gradually ditched the clunky phones for svelte and sleek Android and iOS devices. But there’s a category of user that’s less… read more »

Which Are Safer? IP vs DVR Security Camera Systems

If it seems like there are security cameras everywhere, it’s because they are. Because they are so popular, the average person can now set up a security camera system for just a couple hundred dollars. Sometimes even less. When you start looking for a camera system, you’ll see two types over and over again. There… read more »

4 Security Reasons That Explain Why You Should Avoid Lenovo PCs

It’s happened again. Like a dodgy employee with their hand caught in the till and given one last chance, Chinese computer and smartphone manufacturer Lenovo has been pushing flawed bloatware on its users. Just 12 months after Superfish threatened to undermine the company’s reputation, this latest incident demonstrates one very clear point: Lenovo PCs are… read more »

Brave Browser for Mobile: Your Privacy & Security Tested

A new way to surf the web could also upend it. Brave Brower — from Firefox co-founder, Brendan Eich — offers cross-platform compatibility, speed, security, distraction-free tabs, and more. Why use Brave? Brave Browser has unique systems in place to protect your privacy, improve loading times and generate income for users by displaying content from Brave’s own secure ad-network…. read more »

7 Security Reasons Why You Should Avoid eBay

eBay has made its fortune from people spending money; it now has 162 million users, saw $ 82 billion of sales in 2015, receives 250 million search requests per day, and has an annual revenue in excess of $ 8.5 billion. It might be reasonable, therefore, to expect the site to be one of the… read more »

How to Make Your Wireless Security Cameras Untouchable to Hackers

Is your wireless security camera secure? It’s a question that many have asked themselves over the past few months, as stories about security vulnerabilities have come to light. Owners of off-the-shelf wireless security camera systems are particularly prone to these security breaches, which have resulted in live footage from homes around the globe being streamed… read more »

6 Android Security Apps You Should Install Today

There is a debate to be had over whether or not Android security apps are even necessary. Proponents claim that Android malware is so common you are certain to get infected without adequate protection, while critics say that as long as you’re careful about what you download you will ultimately be safe. The truth is… read more »

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