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Definitionspyware

Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without...Read More

Digital break-up kit to help women get out of bad relationships safely

By Alex Scroxton 13 Jul 2022

Domestic abuse charity Refuge teams up with Avast to equip women with the knowledge to effectively and safely end a relationship digitally Read More

EU fails to protect human rights in surveillance tech transfers

By Sebastian Klovig Skelton 06 Dec 2022

Transfers of surveillance technology from the European Union to African governments are carried out without due regard for the human rights impacts, the European Ombudsman has found after a year-long investigation ... Read More

6 Mac antivirus options to improve internet security

By Robert Sheldon 20 Apr 2023

Organizations with macOS desktops under their management need to ensure their security products can support Macs. Review these six antivirus products with macOS support. Read More

Facebook disrupts Chinese espionage operation

By Alex Scroxton 25 Mar 2021

Social media giant’s in-house security team has tracked down and disrupted a long-running Chinese campaign targeting the Uighur Muslim minority Read More

Microsoft: Nation-state cyber attacks became increasingly destructive in 2022

By Alex Scroxton 04 Nov 2022

The willingness of nation-state actors to conduct destructive cyber attacks is a source of grave concern, as Microsoft’s latest annual Digital Defence Report lays bare Read More

Apple chases growing premium market with iPhone 14

By Antone Gonsalves 08 Sep 2022

Apple shifted its attention to premium smartphones in the latest iPhone 14 lineup with features such as Lockdown Mode that IT organizations can use to protect sensitive data. Read More

The ultimate guide to cybersecurity planning for businesses

By Craig Stedman 26 Jan 2024

This in-depth cybersecurity planning guide provides information and advice to help organizations develop a successful strategy to protect their IT systems from attacks. Read More

How to sideload iOS apps and why it's dangerous

By Kyle Johnson 26 Apr 2022

IT professionals should be aware of how to sideload iOS applications and why it might be dangerous and inadvisable to do so. Learn the two most common sideload methods below. Read More

Key Apple-native macOS security features for administrators

By Robert Sheldon 13 Apr 2023

There are lots of universal security controls that can apply to any type of desktops, but IT teams need to look at the specific features native to desktops such as macOS. Read More

What Microsoft Defender Antivirus features are on Windows?

By Alexander S. Gillis, Robert Sheldon 17 Mar 2022

While there are plenty of viable enterprise-grade third-party desktop security platforms, Microsoft has built out a strong array of native features that IT admins can utilize. Read More