How to Set Up a Secure Browser Profile for Testing Downloads
Found a tool online but not sure if it’s safe? Before risking your main browser, create a separate, secure browser profile just for testing.This lets you open, click, and observe …
How to Spot a Fake Download Site
You searched for a program…Click the first result…And suddenly, there are three different download buttons, pop-ups everywhere, and a weird-looking URL. You might be on a fake download site. Here’s …
How to Know If Your Antivirus Is Actually Working
You installed antivirus months ago…But is it actually protecting you? Here’s how to find out if your antivirus is doing its job — and what to do if it isn’t. …
What to Do If You Accidentally Downloaded a Suspicious File
Clicked the wrong link?A download started and you didn’t mean to?Don’t panic — but don’t ignore it either. Here’s exactly what to do next to protect your system. ✅ 1. …
What Is a Botnet and How Your Device Could Be a Part of One
You’re reading emails.Browsing normally.No signs of infection.But what if your computer is secretly part of a criminal network? Welcome to the world of botnets — one of the stealthiest cyber …
What Is Ransomware and What to Do If You’re Infected
You open your laptop, and instead of your desktop, you see this: “Your files have been encrypted. Pay $800 in Bitcoin to restore them.” That’s ransomware — one of the …
What Is a Rootkit and Why It’s So Hard to Detect
Most malware shows itself — popups, slowdowns, weird behavior. But rootkits?They’re designed to hide. And they do it very well. Let’s explore what rootkits are, why they’re dangerous, and how …
What Are Keyloggers and How to Know If You’re Infected
Imagine everything you type — passwords, messages, credit card info —being secretly recorded and sent to a hacker. That’s what a keylogger does. Let’s look at what keyloggers are, how …
How to Recognize a Fake Software Update
You’re browsing, and suddenly: “🔄 Your Flash Player is out of date. Click here to update.”“🚨 Chrome Update Required to Continue.” Spoiler: it’s not real.Fake update scams are one of …
How to Safely Test Suspicious Links or Files Without Risk
We’ve all been there: A weird email with a link.A downloaded file from a forum.Something just doesn’t feel right. But you’re curious — and you don’t want to risk your …