A backdoor is like a sneaky, secret entrance to a computer or a software system that lets someone get in without using the normal login […]

Let’s be honest: even when ads are subtle, compact, unassuming, and inoffensive, most of us don’t really like them. They interrupt your browsing flow and

When we think of malware, we usually think of files: executable program files, infected email attachments, compromised videos from filesharing sites, and countless other variations.

Much of the malware we encounter is blatantly ill-natured: cryptomining worms that monopolize your system resources, viruses that delete your files, ransomware that holds your

The idea of an attacker taking full control over your computer is a terrifying one. They could steal your files, monitor your web browsing, use

We all know the story of the original Trojan horse: during the Trojan War, Odysseus and the Greeks hide their soldiers in a wooden horse

Of all the types of malware out there, there’s one that takes sneakiness — and destruction — to the next level: the worm. Insidious, exploitative,

You probably know that it’s important to protect your computer from viruses. But many people don’t know exactly what viruses are — or what risks

When most people think about cybercrime, they picture highly technical hackers with advanced programming skills and a deep knowledge of how computers work. But as

In order to stop cybercriminals, one must get inside their heads and understand their goals, analyze their strategies, and map out their plans of attack.