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SSL Certificates are no longer an optional choice but a necessity, especially for e-commerce websites or other forms of transactional websites and web apps. Encrypting the web traffic between a web browser and a web server has become absolutely necessary. SSL Certificates are available from Web4Africa at affordable prices. Also, the certificates are issued within a few minutes in most cases, provided the client follows the required steps to enrol and authenticate the domain name or hostname being secured. Web4Africa is a leading web hosting company that offers world-class services related to websites, including domain name registration, web hosting, virtual servers,...

Today, we will be talking about one thing that has changed the way the whole world functions, the Internet and proxies. It has broadened possibilities offering opportunities to learn, make money, and so much more to every single user. It has made us remain in touch with our closest friends far away from 7 seas, play games on our small mobile phone, and much more. I think the internet is the only thing that keeps the majority of us up-to-date with happenings across the globe and also, it is the thing that is used by people irrespective of age, sex,...

When technology came in, nobody thought it would turn our lives upside down. At the beginning, it was all win-win situation as we were only focused on the convenience we were offered and neglected the negatives of it. Data security has now become the biggest threat of this century. People have made millions just by stealing someone else’s data and using it for what not purposes. Therefore, this obviously leads you to take some remedy steps before you face some unwanted consequences. Lock your Computer: Although the basic password locking option isn’t totally reliable, it still works as a barrier and prevents anyone...

The Internet we all love and depend on isn’t a safe place these days. Viruses, malware, and phishing scams are increasing in quantity and sophistication worldwide. Incidents of data breaches and identity theft are on the rise. “Reputable” sites track your every move and store your personal information without you even knowing about it. While protecting your online privacy has become harder, it’s now more important than ever. Follow these 7 simple ways to keep your valuable data private on the web. 1. Anonymize Your Connection By going anonymous online, you can protect yourself from anybody trying to spy on your browsing sessions...

Every time you go online, you’re tracked by ISPs, governments, advertisers, and other third parties who want to get their hands on your personal info. With no real default privacy on the Internet, it only makes sense to cover your tracks from the prying eyes that may be watching. However, while there are many different ways you can go about this, the question remains: which ones are actually worth your time? In this post, we take a look at 6 ways to hide your identity online. So, let’s get started: 1. Surf the Web Anonymously with a VPN Anonymous surfing is made easy...

For many users, Facebook is just another way to communicate with friends and family. You can spend some quality time on this entertaining social media platform. But for many other users, this is just a social media platform, not just a tool to communicate. Perhaps, Facebook is a place where a lot of people promote their online business. A lot of freelancers are making money online using Facebook while many others are promoting their brand. It means that your Facebook account has some value and if you are making money from your Facebook account then it should be secured as...

IP spoofing occurs when hackers impersonate another user or device on a network so that they can spread malware, bypass access controls, and also steal data. Spammers and hackers use this technique to access financial and personal information. IP spoofing involves hackers creating an IP that has a fake source address as the headers. This IP often has fake information, which hides the identity of the hacker, and can help him/her launch a cyber-attack. IP spoofing allows cyber-criminals to undertake fraudulent activities such as scamming or spamming undetected. Even if an attack gets discovered, it is quite difficult to trace its...

“Military grade encryption”, “world-class security”, and “ISO certified” are just some of the terms used by companies which sell online secure data rooms. These virtual rooms are meant to protect sensitive information easily and securely, but document security takes more than such phrases. Why Online Secure Data Rooms Are Not Safe Ease of Use Is a Security Conundrum When documents are viewed online, the mechanism comes with a price.  Such online viewing and ease of use practically create holes in the document’s security.  The more convenient the file share is, the more insecure it is. If there is no security software installed on the...

Almost all of us now own a wireless Wi-Fi router and this is one of the most common devices that is used by everyone in the world yet we do not pay much heed on the quality and performance of the router we have. Instead we all most of the times complain about how slow the internet is and how weak are the signals. Well, have you ever even for a second thought about your Wi-Fi router? Maybe it’s high time that you should replace your old Wi-Fi router with a new one or maybe you should look into the major...

Internet of Things or IoT, as it is commonly referred to, is the most advanced form of internet connectivity. IoT allows smart devices to connect to the internet and enables them to act independently and exchange data with each other. As technology is becoming more and more advanced, IoT has made it possible for cars to drive themselves, devices to broadcast any type of information, and devices that are connected to the internet like smart TVs and smartphones can connect to one another and share files like music and videos. By the year 2020, there will be around 26 billion devices...

Parents know how hard it can be to keep their children safe from online dangers. As time goes by, these dangers multiply and take different forms which are more and more complicated to keep an eye on. Complicated, yes, but it's not an insurmountable task. Every manufacturer of security suites on the market is hard at work to keep your kids safe from malicious people and their ways to steal sensitive information. Avast is only one of them and they're mighty good at what they do. Children have always been one of the favorite targets of hackers everywhere. As they continue...

Ransomware isn’t a new term to the online community or to users around the world anymore. It has spread vehemently in recent times, affecting users around the world. Though ransomware threat have existed for decades, threats have increased in recent times. It has changed its names but the effects are still rigorous and harmful. With advanced versions of ransomware attacks there comes a comparatively advanced version of security fixes which help you deal with these malicious threats. In fact, you can safeguard your system from any malicious threat even by small behavior change on your system like avoiding suspicious links...

Most small business owners are under the mistaken impression that data breaches and cyber attacks are directed only at large corporate giants such as Google, Target, Citibank, and Anthem to name a few. However, Small Business Trendz reports that 43% of cybercrime targets small businesses. Further, 60% of businesses are likely to close down within 6 months of becoming victims of hacking incidents. Given these statistics, a wise option is to take all the necessary steps to protect your company from the possibility of such information leaks. If, despite your best efforts, you find that a data breach has occurred, you...

The WannaCry cyber attack that targeted Microsoft Windows operating system in 2017 infecting over 200,000 computers in over 150 countries, drew greater attention to ransomware and software security in general. So what is ransomware and what should you know about it? Read on! About Ransomware Ransomware is a type of malware that denies a victim access to data on their device until a ransom is paid. This malicious software could also issue a threat, such as to delete or destroy the data, in the event of the victim failing to make necessary payment. You could simply think of a ransomware attack as...

Every 5 seconds there is a case of cyber crime, and this poses a threat to individuals and most especially organizations. Let’s build immunity, join the biggest holistic cyber security event in West Africa. The CyberXchange Conference 2016 which will hold at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos on the 2nd and 3rd November seeks to identify the key trends and technologies in Cyber Security; emerging from diverse industries such as Finance, Payments, ecommerce, Banking, Telecommunications, Law enforcements, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Digital Media, Energy, and emerging start-up companies. So, are you an Academia, Professional, Researcher, IT guru, Developers of...

The number one topic for CEOs this year is cyber security as well as keeping company and client ecosystems safe. Security issues are even more pronounced with the slump in oil prices causing economic downturns in resource rich countries and in turn spurring an accelerated uptick in cyber criminal activity and corporate espionage. CyberXchange Conference 2016 is a direct response to this clear and present challenge in West Africa;a global convergence of Information Security professionals which is set to hold on 2nd and 3rd of November at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos Nigeria. During the two-dayconference, carefully selected topics...

Hey guys, do you know that registration for the largest CyberXchange Hackathon in Africa ends in three days? The pre-qualifier registration for the hackathon closes August 30, 2016, which is just 3 days away. The competition which is sponsored by Facebook, will bring undergraduates and early IT professionals together for a session of hacking, learning and fun! The hackathon is aimed at developing the capacity of budding information security professionals. So, if you are a whiz in software and information technology, this CyberXchange Hackathon will give you an opportunity to battle with the best in the field and engage in interactive learning...

Clear your calendar - It's going down! First ever CyberXchange Hackathon sponsored by Facebook to touch Nigerian soil. Come not just by yourself but with your team to compete against other university and young professionals with less than 2 years experience throughout Nigeria. The pre-qualifier registration closes August 30, 2016. You will have the opportunity to build a hack against a cyber security issue. So what’s in it for you besides being part of the CyberXchange 2016, the largest cyber security conference to set foot in Nigeria? prizes, worldwide exposure of your company and university team, and so much more. How...

Yahoo has now automatically rolled out HTTPS for its mail services meeting a January 8 deadline it had set for itself last year. If you visit your Yahoo mail on mobile or PC you will notice that it is now HTTPS. The new security upgrade is available as a default and will offer improved security to Yahoo mail users. Yahoo mail's HTTPS uses stronger 2,048-bit encryption keys to secure certificates used to protect communications between the web server and your web browser. This will make it a lot harder to decipher intercepted emails. According to Yahoo, this new security upgrade will...

AVG Technologies has launched the 2014 edition of its award winning Antivirus software. AVG Antivirus 2014 comes with a feature that enables you delete files completely without leaving traces on your hard drive. The new AVG antivirus has also added a feature for encrypting your files, keeping it secure from prying eyes. Download AVG AntiVirus 2014 AVG Antivirus 2014 still comes with superior virus detection and removal capability. It detects, blocks and removes viruses, spyware, malware, and rootkits. The antivirus scans links before you click them keeping you safe online. Even links on Facebook and emails as well as incoming downloads...