Antivirus software is essential for computers. TEST examined which product best protects your PC. The threat from malware, fraud, and other forms of cybercrime is greater than ever. According to the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), a civil federal authority within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building, and Community, the … Read more
Phishing URLs focusing on Netflix clients expanded by north of 640% Netflix, YouTube, or Play Suisse. caution is advised because cybercriminals are taking advantage of our new habits. In 2020 we have spent a lot of time at home and on the internet. Not only online shops, streaming services, and providers of online games were … Read more
Criminals also use SMS to spy on people’s data. Smishing is the name of this scam. How to prevent data theft. “Last chance to pick up your parcel” or “Your new mobile phone bill has arrived”: Such SMS messages are not only sent by reputable companies from which you have used a service. Scammers use … Read more
A “Virtual Private Network” (VPN) is a helpful thing: It can be used to easily ward off snooping, hide personal data and the current location, transfer data securely, and much more. A VPN is known for hiding users’ IP addresses and locations, but there are other ways a VPN can improve your security when browsing … Read more
Virtual Reality has had an eventful history that picked up speed much earlier than you might think. The abbreviation “VR” is probably familiar to everyone today. Due to the continuing remote work trend and the restrictions caused by the pandemic, virtual reality is becoming increasingly interesting – for companies and consumers alike. Read how Virtual … Read more
A bit of science fiction is part of everyday life: robots have long since found their way into our homes. How are the helpers already changing the way we live and work? They have already arrived in our household: robots. Whether as vacuum cleaners, floor wipers, or lawnmowers – the technical helpers simplify our lives … Read more
Keep your software up to date New viruses and malware are developed every day. Therefore, your entire system must be also up to date to thwart botnet attacks. Many botnet attacks aim to exploit vulnerabilities in apps or software, many of which may already be fixed in the form of security updates or patches. So … Read more