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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

You’re browsing normally…But your PC feels slower. Your browser homepage changed. You’re getting odd ads. Chances are, you’ve got spyware — and you’re not alone. Let’s look at what spyware …

Open your browser, and suddenly: Your homepage is changed Your search redirects through a strange engine Ads pop up before any site loads Welcome to the world of browser hijackers …

You hear these terms thrown around all the time: “My computer has a virus!”“Is that a worm?”“I think it’s a Trojan.” But are they all the same?Not quite. Let’s break …

You’ve probably heard the term “Trojan horse” —but in cybersecurity, it means a lot more than just ancient Greek deception. Let’s talk about Trojan viruses: what they are, how they …

You run a virus scan and it shows: PUP.Optional.MyAppInstaller detected No big red warning. No “threat quarantined.”Just three little letters: PUP. So, what is a PUP — and should you …