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If you use any of these apps from the Microsoft Store, delete them NOW!

Posted on February 18, 2019

Microsoft encourages Windows users to only download Windows apps from the official Microsoft Store because there’s no way to ensure the safety of apps that are available from third-party download sites.

Well, it appears that Microsoft needs to pick up their game a bit if they want to maintain the Microsoft Store’s reputation as a source for safe app downloads.

Security firm Symantec has just discovered that at least eight apps available from the Microsoft Store start engaging in crypto jacking operations immediately after they are downloaded and installed on a user’s Windows machine.

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YouTube takes action to ban dangerous ‘prank’ and ‘challenge’ videos from their site

Posted on January 18, 2019

For years people have been making dangerous “prank” videos and sharing them on YouTube hoping to see the videos go viral.

A lot of those dangerous videos did end up going viral, inspiring thousands of copycats to attempt to recreate the prank.

As one might expect, many of those copycat pranksters ended up getting seriously hurt while filming their own versions of the stunts.

Things became even worse when the prank video makers started actually challenging viewers to make similar videos of their own.

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100 Million Quora users affected by massive data breach

Posted on December 4, 2018

Do you use the “Question & Answer” site Quora?

If so, you should know that your account might well have been compromised.

Quora has just announced that hackers have gained access to their system and stolen the personal information of up to 100 million users.

The full extent of the damage is yet to be determined, but here’s a list of the types of info that are already known to have been compromised: [Read more…]

Review: Work at Home Adventures – Great information and resources for anyone who’s interested in working from home

Posted on November 11, 2018

Do you dream about working from home and being your own boss?

If so, you’re certainly not alone.

Truth be told, most everyone fantasizes about earning a good living from the comfort of their own home at one time or another.

The fact is, it is entirely possible to do just that, but there are so many scammers out there claiming to offer legitimate work from home opportunities that the many real work at home opportunities get lost in the clutter. [Read more…]

Review: Avast Mobile Security for your Android phone or tablet

Posted on October 19, 2018

I’ve been recommending the free version of Avast Antivirus to keep your PC free of malware for some time now because it does a better job at keeping your data and identity safe from hackers and scammers than most other “paid” alternatives, and it won’t slow your system down.

You’re probably aware that mobile devices have have their own security issues, and that’s why I’ve been using (and recommending) an excellent free security app called Lookout Mobile Security.

Lookout does a great job at enhancing a mobile device’s overall security, but Android users also need effective antivirus protection for their phones, tablets and other devices. [Read more…]