Tag: Windows
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NCC uncovers cyber threats to Windows platforms, routers
The Computer Security Incidents Response Team (CSIRT) set up by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the telecoms sector, has discovered two new separate cyber threats targeting Windows Platforms and a particular kind of routers respectively.
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Windows 10 users to start seeing SSD failure warning on their computers
Microsoft is aiming to avoid a potential disaster with a new drive health monitoring feature being added to Windows 10. Solid-state drives (SSDs) may be a lot faster than mechanical hard drives, but they are not immune to failure, and can do so silently and without warning. In an announcement for the Windows 10 Insider…
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How to save data on Windows 10
SVCHOST.EXE This is the major data gulper on Windows 10 zapping about 1GB in 30 mins. It is a Windows process responsible for all updates including Windows, Windows defender and other Microsoft products. To turn it off, Go to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > search for BITS and Stop the service by…
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How to uninstall apps on Android, Windows, iPhone, or Mac
To uninstall apps on an Android, Windows or an iPhone smartphone, or even a Windows or Mac computer, is a relatively simple process, but sometimes it can be difficult to find for some users. No matter what platform you are using, at some points you are going to want to uninstall apps as they start…
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NCC releases guide to guard against Petya ransomware
After Petya ransomware paralyzed connected systems worldwide, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a guide to ward off the menace in Nigeria. Although the country is yet to report any case of the Petya ransomware attack, the NCC is saying individuals and organisations should take necessary precautions because the spread of Petya indicates many…
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How to protect yourself from Petya,Goldeneye ransomware
Recently, a new strain of ransomware attack broke out, and many organizations in Europe and the US weeping after being crippled by the new ransomware called Petya/GoldenEye. It is spreading rapidly across the world and is expanding the infection. Here’s what you need to know about Petya/GoldenEye and how to prevent the attack: What is…
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Petya ransomware strikes across Europe, causing global concern
A massive hack has struck across Europe, causing disruptive mayhem, and posing serious security breach, especially to the Ukrainian government, with a global implication for users of Windows PCs that are not up to date. Ukrainian companies and government officials reported major disruption to power grid, banks and government offices. Russia’s Rosneft energy company also…
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How to block pop-up in Firefox
Browsing the Web on your phone or computer can become a fraught experience if you visit sites that throw a lot of pop-up at you. It is particularly bad on the mobile where it is hard to dismiss these. However, this is slowly becoming less of an issue, as most browsers now allow you to…
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How to block pop-ups in Opera browser
In this series, we have talked about how to block pop-ups in Google Chrome and how to block pop-ups in UC browser; this time around is you will find out how to block annoying pop-ups in Opera browser. When you are browsing on your mobile phone with Opera browser, a pop-up can completely take over…
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How to block pop-ups in Google Chrome
Pop-ups can be really annoying while browsing, especially on mobile as opposed to desktop. They often take over the whole screen and it’s not exactly convenient swiping them away with your fingers unlike on a PC with a mouse. Most browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, UC Browser, and Firefox, offer a built-in pop-up blocker, which…