SECURITY ARTICLES
What are the risks online and do you really need to know?
If you're like most people, you resign when it comes to staying informed and alert about online threats.
What matters to you is that you are protected against any and all online threats. The details of how are not so important.
And that's fine. With a good internet security software product you can let someone else - someone like BullGuard, say - worry about that.
All the same, you might be curious to know a bit more about what online crime entails, and perhaps learn what all the words you keep hearing actually mean – words like 'spam', 'spim', 'spomments', 'virus', 'phishing' and 'keylogging'.
Here, we have collected a bunch of articles explaining what it's all about.
So next time you're at a dinner party, you won't have to resort to nodding knowingly – you can actually make insightful comments about the nature of the beast!
Articles:
Malware:
Malware - definition, history and classification
How a virus works
What is a firewall?
What is a worm?
What is a rootkit?
What is a keylogger?
What is ransomware?
What is spam?
What is a Trojan horse?
What is phishing?
Spyware – the hidden threat to your online privacy
Bots and botnets – the most dangerous threat on the internet?
Meet Ramnit, the recycled worm
Rogue malware infections - what you need to know
Malware networks
Malware can be rapidly customized. How does that affect you?
Attacks, schemes and scams:
Online shopping - How do criminals abuse the shopping experience?
What are pump & dump schemes?
What are 419 scams?
Rise of the blended attacks
What is a targeted attack?
What are zero-day attacks?
What are IM attacks?
What is social engineering?
What is identity theft?
Why is identity theft a threat?
What is a drive-by download?
What is pharming?
What are DoS and DDoS attacks?
What is cyberstalking?
A rising security threat: Malvertising
Tracking Cookies - Trade-off between Convenience and Online Privacy
How can cybercrooks poison your internet security?
The hijacker in your browser
When phishers spear through your internet security
Man in the browser attacks your online transaction. BullGuard defends it.
How can online banking turn into a threat to your internet security?
E-cash fraud via social media. The Carberp case
The Online Black Market – How It Works (Part I)
The Online Black Market – How It Works (Part II)
Double attacks on online banking sessions
Shortened links – the short way to compromise your internet security
Cybercrooks – Know their specialities
New ways of getting spammed. How to defend yourself
Typosquatting – a typing mistake can cost you your internet security
5 common ways for phishers to hook you
Mousetrapping and mousetrap malware
How dangerous can chain letters be?
Malware removal and prevention:
Passwords - how they can be copied and how to keep yours safe
Keeping your computer up-to-date
How do I remove malware?
How do I remove Worms?
How do I remove Trojan horses?
How do I remove Blaster Worms?
How do I remove Sasser Worms?
How do I remove Win32 Worm?
How do I remove Zeus Trojan Horse?
How do I remove Conficker Worm?
How do I remove adware?
How do I remove keyloggers?
Secure your wireless network
How to keep your kids from being cyber-bullied
How to create safe online accounts
Virus infections – how to spot, solve and prevent them
How to browse the internet safely
How to use PDF files safely
How to keep your family safe online – 15 essential rules
How to use third-party payment services safely?
How to avoid online auction scams
Mobile Security:
The mobile security threat
Mobile Security - The deal with apps for Android phones
Near Field Communication - pay by waving your phone
Small to Medium Business slow to adopt mobile phone security
Eight ways to keep your smartphone safe
Smartphones growing concern for corporate environments
The Dangers of Selling or Recycling your Mobile Phone
How mobile security software protects you against the latest threats
Mobile users slow to recognize the threat posed to smartphones
Airport check-in and ATM cash withdrawal – all via your mobile phone
How to protect you and your mobile against loss or theft
Users take full advantage of smartphones but forget about security
Android applications - permissions for your phone
UK Police target mobile phone theft
NFC gathers momentum, alternative phone payment methods cited
Security benefits of mobile payment methods
Public Wi-Fi networks pose new security risk for consumers
BullGuard responds to 99% Android security hole with advice to consumers
Mobile Security & Malware - Need to know
Malicious QR codes - The new tool for scammers to breach your mobile security
Android malicious apps - Growing threats to your mobile security and privacy
A Mobile Security Manifesto
Rogue apps shake up your mobile security
Smishing, vishing – time for mobile phishing
Mobile botnets taking over smartphones
How to surf the web safely from your smartphone
How to bank safely from your smartphone
Teach your kids mobile security
The risks of rooting your Android phone
Mobile drive-by downloads: dangers and safety measures
Social Media Dangers
Socializing with malware on Facebook and Twitter
How to steer clear of malicious socializing?
Privacy violations – the dark side of social media
The risks of getting too social
2011: ‘The Social Network’ versus Internet Security
Under 13 on Facebook – the modern parent’s nightmare?
Facebook survey scams - constant threats to your internet security
Fake CAPTCHA codes in Facebook Scams
Pinterest scams – How cybercrooks exploit your interests
The ABC of Social Media Security
A bit of background:
Freeware versus Paid Security
Safe Internet Access
What are security holes?
Security risks in Web 2.0
Malware and spam in blogs
How spammers make their money
Security threats in 2008
I had an account on PSN – now what do I do?!