remote workRemote working safety and security
The coronavirus outbreak has forced many office employees to remain at home. Here’s what you need to keep in mind so that both you and the company stay protected.
Leonid Grustniy
102 articles
gamersProtecting your Steam account against scammers and trolls
A brief but comprehensive guide to security and privacy on the world’s most popular gaming platform.
twitterTwitter settings: How to protect your account and data
We tell you which security and privacy settings will hold Twitter hackers and spammers at bay.
Should you buy a smartphone for your kid?
Considering buying a smartphone for your kid? Here are the pros and cons, and how to choose a device.
TikTokHow to protect your TikTok account
We reveal the best settings for protecting your profile from hackers, haters, and spammers.
InstagramInstagram’s updated security and privacy settings
How to protect your Instagram account and personal photos from prying eyes.
VNC remote access vulnerabilities
Our ICS CERT experts found 37 vulnerabilities in four VNC implementations. The developers have fixed most, but not all, of them.
networksLAN sockets in reception areas — unnecessary and dangerous
Outsiders can penetrate your network through LAN sockets and devices in public areas.
6 accounts you should never abandon
Don’t use the service? Delete your account. We explain which accounts are dangerous to leave dormant — and why.
Business data safety: You can’t have too many backups
What happens if you store all data in a single cloud storage and the backup service gets attacked by ransomware?
All apps on Google Play are safe: Fact or fiction?
There’s no malware in the official Android store, right? We get to the bottom of this claim.
VLAN as an additional security layer
Some employees handle lots of external e-mails, running the risk of getting hit by malicious spam. We explain how to protect company systems from possible infection.
Syrk ransomware lurking in Fortnite cheat pack
Syrk ransomware is out, disguised as a Fortnite cheat pack. Learn what it is and how to recover your files.
Easier with a crowbar: hacking IoT accessories for cars
Our experts tried to hack six smart gadgets for cars to find out how manufacturers protect customers.
Remote access — for a scammer
Using persuasion instead of viruses: How scammers talk people into granting remote access to their computers.
How to update apps on your smartphone
When the apps on your phone don’t update automatically, and you can’t find the right setting, we tell you where to look.
deleteHow to delete VKontakte (but keep your data)
We explain how to leave the social network while keeping some posts as a memento, even if you forgot your password and changed your phone number.
How to protect your VK account against hacks and spam
A guide on how to protect your account against spammers, hackers, and other gate-crashers.
How to delete your Snapchat account while preserving your data
A guide on how to disappear from Snapchat but keep the mementos you want.