The holiday season has always been one of deep-seated traditions, some that draw from ancient customs, and some that are inspired by more contemporary trends. These traditions have been shaped, and often inspired by, the technology available in the day. Today, we’ll reflect on how the technologies we have now …
It’s the night before Christmas, and all through the net, Lots of packets are stirring, their routing all set. The access points hang by the chimney with care With hope that no hackers will ever be there. The children are nestled in front of the screen Playing Minecraft together, a …
Fewer and fewer websites actually rely on Java, so the only people who really benefit from it being on in your browser are the crooks. That’s why we’ve been recommending for years that you turn Java off in your browser. Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
Can’t wait to see how your new-but-unpatched laptop performs online on Christmas morning? Nor can the crooks. New devices typically need updates right away, because they’re not really new as in “manufactured this morning and patched immediately.” They are new as in “packaged ready for first use by the customer, …
Android is a very common operating system on mobile devices around the world, and because of this, you won’t be surprised to hear that hackers are always trying to one-up security developers. If your business takes advantage of Android devices like smartphones or tablets, you’ll want to consider these 11 …
Will that last-minute gift get delivered in time? Don’t be tempted by emails that say they’re from a courier company that couldn’t deliver. The trick usually goes like this: the courier company tried to deliver your parcel, but no one was home, or the address wasn’t correct, or something like …
If it’s open Wi-Fi, where you don’t need a password at all, then anyone close by, including hackers can eavesdrop everything you send and receive. Sticking to HTTPS websites will help, because your browsing will be encrypted; and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is even better, because almost all …
Losing Internet can be a large problem in the business world, as we all become more and more reliant on it. Downtime of this kind can be immensely frustrating. However, not all hope is lost, as there are ways to troubleshoot the cause of an Internet outage. Check your Hardware …
The suggestion to “grab hold and give it a wiggle” may not sound like useful security advice. But if you’re using an ATM or buying gas at the pump then “wiggling” can be a good idea. That’s where crooks glue on skimming parts Advent tip brought to you by Sophos
Typosquatting is the act of buying URLs similar to famous or well-known ones in hopes that people type the wrong letter when entering the web address. This enables a hacker to: Add malware or ransomware to your computer Steal your information Type carefumbly this Christmas! Advent tip brought to you …
