Mining malware has been on the rise and more hackers discover that they can make money easily by mining cryptocurrencies. Mining cryptocurrencies is not a no-brainer for everyone because it costs money to do so. It requires processing power (and will therefore slow down your computer), memory, and electricity. So what does mining malware do?…
A security vulnerability in some Android phones allows attackers to access your camera app and invade your privacy (it can even get location data from the photos it takes). The vulnerability uses a loophole in the storage permission to access your camera app (even if you disabled the camera permission). The storage permission is the…
A compromised e-mail account is one of the greatest security threats you face online. It can lead to robbery, a complete takeover of your social media accounts, theft of your games and in-app purchases, among other things!
Identity thieves and other kinds of cybercriminals can dig up personal information such as passwords, emails, and communications to help them gather details required to take out credit in their victims’ names. In some cases, they may find some of that information on your computer or USB drive. They can also steal your credit card…