Tag: Malware
Mac malware surges over 1000% in 2020, claims study
According to an Atlas VPN investigation, the development of macOS malware surged by 1,092% in 2020. To be exact, 674,273 new malware samples were found in 2020, when there were […]
Over 100 million malware infections detected on Windows in 2020
According to data analyzed by Atlas VPN, in 2020 devices with Windows operating systems were affected by over 111 million malware infections. Out of all of the Windows malware threats […]
Tech Digest daily round up: Apple is top selling smartphone seller again
Apple has unseated Samsung as the world’s biggest smartphone seller for the first time since 2016. The US company’s launch of its 5G enabled iPhone 12 has pushed Apple to […]
Dramatic increase in business cyber attacks, claims Mactavish
New research from Mactavish, the specialist outsourced insurance buyer and claims resolution expert, reveals that 21% of businesses have suffered a cyber-related loss in the last three years, and just […]
Russia linked malware found on laptops given to children by government
Some of the laptops given out in England to support vulnerable children home-schooling during lockdown contain Russia linked malware, according to BBC News. Teachers shared details on an online forum […]
Remote working leaves UK firms vulnerable to cyberattack
While 60% of respondents say their firms have experienced a cyberattack, 37% say they don’t have a cyber incident response plan in place, according to new research published by the Ponemon Institute […]
Graham Norton named as the UK’s ‘most dangerous celebrity’
Graham Norton, best known for gracing our screen in The Graham Norton Show, tops McAfee’s UK list of the most dangerous celebrities to search for online. McAfee researched which famous names generate the […]
Homes fear cyber attack more than child risk, claims survey
UK householders confined to their home and spending more time online fear the threat of data and financial loss due to a cyber attack above concerns about the risks their […]
What to Look For in the Best Antivirus Software
Though technology is always developing, we haven’t yet gotten to the point where our devices and web browsing can no longer be targets of hacking and malware. The truth is, […]
How to stay safe online during Coronavirus isolation
As most of us find ourselves playing out much of our lives online, whether that’s working from home, teaching from home or keeping ourselves entertained, there comes an increased possibility […]
