Using antivirus software is no longer a question. The modern digital world is full of different types of threats and having strong protection on every single device is a must. Even the lucky owners of Macs and iOS devices cannot be as relaxed as they used to be just several years ago. Cybercriminals are continually … Continue reading “How to Pick the Best Antivirus Software?”
Day: March 22, 2020
All You Need to Know About Zero-day Vulnerabilities
While reading various reviews and articles about antiviruses we often encounter the word “vulnerability” and the term “zero-day vulnerability.” What does it all mean and why we as users have to know these terms? Let’s bring some clarity to this topic. What is Software Vulnerability? A software vulnerability is a flaw that might allow hackers … Continue reading “All You Need to Know About Zero-day Vulnerabilities”
How Does Antivirus Software Work?
This article is aimed at regular users that want to learn more about antivirus software and how it works. We’ll go over such topics as various virus detection methods, antivirus activity in the background, and regular scans. We’ll also answer the question: should you launch scans manually or not? No desktop computer/mobile device is safe … Continue reading “How Does Antivirus Software Work?”
What Is Malware?
Malware means “malicious software,” and this name justifies malware’s effect fully. When such programs appear on your personal computer, you might not even know about it. As AV-TEST website reports, AV-TEST Institute lists over 350 thousands of new malware types. Making money with the help of malware became the leading tendency during the last several … Continue reading “What Is Malware?”