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Smartphone Security: Apple Discovers, and Eliminates, Ad Blockers That Posed Security Threat
Whether we like it or not, advertising is what the Internet runs on. From search engines to dating sites, newspapers to gaming blogs, ad revenue is one of the biggest ways that websites make money so they can keep producing content for their viewers. However, ads are also inconveniences that a number of users simply don’t want to deal with. In other words, they want access to videos and articles, but they don’t want to have all the ads that creators use to fund their efforts cluttering up the page. Continue Reading
Online Threats Are Being Taken More Seriously By The Day
The Internet has gone from the latest fad to an indispensable part of our lives in record time. Social media is one of the primary forms of communication in America, and there are more people than ever before who can work from home or start their own businesses specifically because the Internet gives them access to the tools they need. Continue Reading
Smartphone Security: Why It Is Important and How To Protect Your Device
Mobile cybersecurity threats continue to grow as more and more people are using smartphones for everyday convenience and work. The need for appropriate smartphone security is crucial. Installation of applications from untrusted sources, granting permissions for unknown apps, and even the use of messaging applications can all leave a user vulnerable to attack. Continue Reading
Online Threats: Viruses, Spyware, and & Adware
With the onslaught of technology, more and more people have access to the internet – and with that, an increased exposure to online threats. Laptops and personal computers tend to be targeted by online threats in the form of viruses, spyware, and other malicious applications. Here are some of the threats that you should be cognizant about when connecting to the Internet. Being educated on online threats will ensure the safety of your personal information and your personal devices. Continue Reading