Analysts: Email spy pixels have become 'endemic'

Analysts at the Hey messaging service revealed that a staggering two-thirds of the emails sent to its users’ email accounts contained a ‘spy pixel’ – a minuscule, effectively invisible image file embedded into the body of an email that can expose certain information about the email recipient, even their location….

Best encrypted cloud backup services in 2021

Cloud backup services are the best way to protect your data against device malfunction loss, or theft. Most cloud backups have apps for all platforms, and the features you need to schedule backups. However, not all services back up your data completely privately. In this article, we have pinpointed the…

How to use a VPN on Kodi

[[post-object type=”best-buy-table” condensed=”right” title=”The Best VPNs for Kodi:” /]] If you are a fan of Kodi, you probably know about the use of VPNs to stream extra content. In this guide, we discuss how to set up a VPN on Kodi so that you can enjoy a wide array of…

EFF appeals to court to uphold student speech rights

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, asking the court to uphold students’ right to freedom of speech while off-campus.  According to EFF, students have rights that are protected under the first amendment and should be…

What is spyware and how to remove it from your computer

A computer that has become infected with spyware will expose its user to severe privacy and security risks. Spyware is extremely good at hiding on a device surreptitiously, which means it often goes unnoticed by its victim. As a result, spyware can allow cybercriminals to log keystrokes, steal passwords, harvest…

Best Family Cloud Backup in 2021

Cloud backup services are a great way to secure your data online. They protect your photos, videos, and files against device loss, theft, malfunction – and even accidental deletion.  The very best cloud backup services allow you to back up data from multiple devices. However, not all services permit multiple…

10 Email security tips you should know

Most of us are pretty comfortable using email; and even sifting through spam and following up with those arduous threads has become second nature – but there are email-specific threats lurking out there. If you haven’t personally dealt with malware, phishing scams, and dubious links, however, it can be easy…

What is an APT? | Advanced Persistent Threat

APT stands for ‘Advanced Persistent Threat’, and it’s really important to know what these are and how you can prevent them for infiltrating your network.  This guide will look at the ins and outs of APTs, why they’re so dangerous, and what effects they can have if they compromise your…

What is throughput?

Throughput measures just how much data can be transferred from one point to another within a set amount of time. If your network is slow and sluggish, it’s a good idea to examine its throughput in order to spot potential causes. Throughput is often used alongside latency and packet loss…

What is DNS hijacking?

DNS hijacking is one of many ways that scammers and hackers direct unassuming users to malicious websites.  There’s been a reported increase in this sort of attack globally since 2019, so it’s understanding exactly how they play out is more important than ever.  Don’t know What DNS is? If…