Online Security and Privacy News

Imagine you’ve logged into your Instagram account to scroll your feed, upload a new picture, or respond to your friend’s message. But this time it’s all different, as you learn that you have been encouraging your friends to invest in a fake crypto scheme. Most likely, this is your first time hearing about it yourself, so the situation seems… well, strange to you. This fake crypto scheme is an example of unauthorized content posted by hackers. So, how did you end up like this? Most likely, your profile has been compromised. The thing is that Instagram is among the most vulnerable applications in terms of security, and its users often suffer from scams, hacks, and data leaks. According to the latest statistics, nearly 85% of people, whose social media was compromised in 2022, mainly reported problems with their accounts. So whether your account was cracked or you want to prevent this from happening, read on to learn how to protect yourself.

Our computers and mobile devices are constantly bombarded with potentially unwanted programs and advertisements that can disrupt our online experience and compromise our digital security. Adware—software that secretly installs itself on devices and displays unwanted advertisements, potentially tracking user behavior—has become an increasingly prevalent threat to personal privacy and system performance. This article explores the risks posed by adware, its methods of infiltration, and the critical strategies to remove adware from your devices.

BitLocker is a Windows feature that encrypts entire hard drives to protect data from unauthorized access when it’s lost, stolen, or compromised. This feature securely manages the encryption key, often using hardware integration through a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), adding a robust layer of security. But what if you lose this key?  That’s when a BitLocker Recovery comes into play, and it’s quite a challenging process of restoring data access worth the whole article you’re about to read. So keep reading to find out what BitLocker Recovery is, how it works, and why it’s vital for your data security.