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10 Stories You Didn’t Know About Malware
The MyDoom computer virus, considered the most expensive of all time, caused about $38 billion in damages. The virus was transmitted through email and file-sharing programs. The Mellissa computer virus caused so much damage that in March...
Read moreFacebook To Start Showing Mid-Video Ads
According to reports, Facebook is going to begin inserting advertisements in the middle of user-uploaded videos. While the social network has previously disallowed "pre-roll" video ads which are played before a video starts, they are starting...
Read moreOnline Ads: The Good, The Bad, The Annoying
As a popular online quote says, “Oh good, a banner ad…said no one ever.” Online advertising comes in many forms, including banner ads at the top of websites, automatic videos that play before your chosen YouTube content and the dreaded...
Read moreFive Ways an Ad Blocker Keeps You Safe
In addition to having up-to-date antivirus software, ad blockers are becoming a must-have extension to keep you protected online. Here are five ways in which an ad blocker keeps you and your loved ones safe: Protects You from...
Read moreSafe Holiday Shopping Guide
It’s the season for holiday online shopping. As you avoid the crowded malls and parking lots with the convenience of online shopping, we want to help keep your credit card and personal information safe. While...
Read moreThe Big Three Email Nuisances: Spam, Phishing and Spoofing
We have to admit that cyber criminals and scammers are very artistic and inventive individuals. They seem to always find a way or two in trying to trick computer users into falling to their traps. For most of us, these three terms seem to...
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