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Web hosting is a service that gives websites a place to live on the Internet. To save their files, all websites on the Internet require web hosting.Everything on the Internet requires a home provided mainly by servers, typically housed in data centres; hence, data centres are essential for web hosting. Customers rent or own servers, which provide Internet access so that users can view the data and websites hosted on the server. Now I believe there is a certain clarity on how web hosting is done. Let us now look into bulletproof hosting and how it is different.Bulletproof HostingBulletproof hosting ... Read More

iPhones are often boasted on their security against malware. We often consider it to be a foolproof system. Does Viruses attack iPhones? They do, but it's a very rare event. Instead of a virus, you're more likely to encounter misbehaving advertising in an app you often use, triggering behavior aimed to persuade you that iOS is infected and that you need to download another app to fix it, or sending you to a dubious web page or malicious software on the App Store. Essentially, a device holds a lot of personal data, and if your iPhone becomes infected, your data ... Read More

Everyone has tipped their toes into the pirated software world at least once in their life. The idea of getting free software appeals to a wide range of consumers who are usually uneducated about the dangers associated with them. As the cost of software rises, many consumers opt to install bootleg or pirated versions. We'll explain the risks you can face if you use illegal copies.The first danger you face is infecting your computer. It's possible that the crack is actually malware that has been badly disguised. Some of you may believe that this is simply an Antivirus False Positive. ... Read More

Mobile phones have evolved into fundamental communication tools that are now used for more than just making phone conversations. They are now used to access the Internet, send text messages, chronicle the world, and become a part of ourselves. While using location-based services in apps like Google Maps and Uber can make our lives easier, some severe concerns are involved. To protect yourself, you must first understand what kind of location-based data you are giving online and how this data can jeopardize both your online and physical privacy.What is GPS?The global positioning system (GPS) is made up of a constellation ... Read More

We all have come across a point in life where we have had to use a public WiFi since staying online at all times is necessary for most of us, be it in a hotel, airport, or even a café. Maybe it's because our mobile data is over, or it's just that we have trouble getting a signal there. Anyway, it's always advised to have a VPN while you use public networks since public networks are always dangerous, considering their weak security and high vulnerability to cybersecurity attacks.How Do Hackers Use Public Networks?Hackers have been known to attack public WiFi ... Read More

With a famous advertisement featured during the 1984 Super Bowl, Macintosh (commonly shortened as Mac) computers first acquired popularity among consumers. The series is still popular today, with new variants dubbed iMac for desktop computers and MacBook for laptops.While Macs are more secure than PCs, they are nevertheless and always have been vulnerable to viruses. The Mac operating system is designed to be more secure against viruses and malware, but there are still many ways for malware to get in. Another factor that protects Macs is their lower popularity than PCs; yet, this does not prevent some hackers from targeting ... Read More

WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps globally. Over 2 billion individuals use the instant messaging application. It was first launched in 2009. You can use WhatsApp to message, call, or video chat with pretty much anyone on the earth for free as long as you have Internet access.How Secure is WhatsApp?WhatsApp protects all communication on its platform with end-to-end encryption. Not only are these encryption keys impossible to decrypt, but they also block third parties, like WhatsApp, from accessing messages or calls. That means only you and the person or group with whom you're speaking may read ... Read More

I bet that everyone who browses on the net has seen a lot of advertisement pop-ups or redirect links or maybe something that slides into your screen. It might be something related to your previous searches, such as a bag you just saw on an online shopping platform or the ticket prices you had checked for your vacation plans. I understand how annoying it can get, especially when you’ve tried to close it many times, it just comes back to your screen again. These annoying ads and pop-ups are known as adware, also known as advertising-supported malware. Let us take ... Read More

Every activity you do online is recorded and is permanent; once you're in it, there is no going back, be it a comment that you have posted on your friend's post or a photo you have shared online, everything is a part of your digital footprint. Advertisers and cybercriminals can use this information, including your IP address, usernames and passwords, and other identifying information, to create a digital trail or footprint that advertisers and cybercriminals can use to target you.So how can you delete or clean up this digital footprint of yours? We will be discussing all of it in ... Read More

The Mac vs PC debate did not start in the recent past; it was present as long as I can remember, and both the parties have their points of upsides and downsides, but coming to security, which one is more resistant to cyber threats? Let us find out.Cybercriminals are ever-evolving; the cyber threats initially to Macs were far less than those to PC, but hackers always come up with a way to do their job and, recently, even with Mac. Macs are getting quite vulnerable, just like PC.While Macs' elegant look and simplicity contribute to their popularity, the lack of ... Read More