Category: Cybersecurity

How Hackers Can Get Your Facebook Password?

It’s hard to imagine life without Facebook. We share vacation snapshots, big announcements, and sometimes even our private thoughts there. But just as you cherish those special moments, hackers see a goldmine of personal data. Whether you’ve got 50 friends or 5,000, if you’ve ever worried about strangers sneaking into your account, here’s a look […]

The 10 Most Dangerous Computer Viruses Explained

TL;DR Mydoom: A 2004 virus that caused over $38 billion in damages by launching denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. WannaCry: A ransomware attack in 2017 exploiting outdated Windows systems, costing $4 billion globally. Stuxnet: A cyberweapon targeting industrial systems, notably Iran’s nuclear program, highlighting cyber warfare risks. ILOVEYOU: A 2000 virus exploiting email attachments, causing $10 billion […]

Will A Factory Reset Remove Viruses? A Guide For 2025

Yes, a factory reset can remove most viruses — but not all. While it erases user data and restores your device to its original state, sophisticated malware like firmware-rooted threats or encrypted bootkits often survive. For example, Symantec’s found that 35% of consumers faced malware attacks last year, with many requiring more than a reset […]

The 10 Basic IT Security Principles

TL;DR Cybersecurity is critical in a world facing over 2,200 daily cyberattacks. Key information security principles include limiting access (least privilege), using multi-factor authentication (MFA), encrypting data, applying updates, segmenting networks, training employees, maintaining backups, monitoring for threats, assessing risks, and adhering to compliance standards. Emerging trends such as Zero Trust Architecture, AI-driven security, IoT […]