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Social Engineering, Insider Threats, Education, Monitoring and more with Dhruv Khanna, CEO of Data Resolve Technologies
Social Engineering, Insider Threats, Education, Monitoring and more with Dhruv Khanna, CEO of Data Resolve Technologies
Safety Detectives interviewed Dhruv Khanna, CEO and Co-founder at Data Resolve Technologies, a company helping over 200 clients across 20+ industries with an all-in-one solution for Data Protection, Employee Monitoring, User Behav...
Interview With Fabrice Bellingard - VP of Product at Sonar
Interview With Fabrice Bellingard - VP of Product at Sonar
SafetyDetectives recently interviewed Fabrice Bellingard, the VP of Product at Sonar, delving into the key features of SonarLint, SonarQube, and SonarCloud. Bellingard, a pivotal figure since 2010, oversees product strategy and ma...
Interview With Amber Scott and David Vijan - Co-Founders At Outlier
Interview With Amber Scott and David Vijan - Co-Founders At Outlier
In a candid interview with SafetyDetectives, Amber Scott and David Vijan, co-founders of Outlier Compliance Group, delve into the intricacies of anti-money laundering (AML) and data privacy in the evolving landscape of financial r...
What Is Spyware? Guide to a Secure Defense (2024)
What Is Spyware? Guide to a Secure Defense (2024)

Spyware is unwanted software that makes its way onto your computer, often without you even realizing it, to track, monitor and get hold of your personal information.

These infections can integrate into your operating system to monitor keystrokes, edit your settings and decrease your device performance, so that it can capture sensitive data such as your login details, email and browsing history, and credit card details.

How Does Antivirus Quarantine Work?
How Does Antivirus Quarantine Work?

Your antivirus has just finished a regular scan and it’s asking whether you want to quarantine the virus it’s found. You click ‘yes’ without putting much thought into what’s actually happening.

What is Rogue Security Software and How to Protect Against it
What is Rogue Security Software and How to Protect Against it

Malware infection rates are only increasing, so it’s essential to protect our devices. But, what if security software does more harm than good?

How to Install an Antivirus on Windows/Mac (For Beginners)
How to Install an Antivirus on Windows/Mac (For Beginners)

If you’re reading this, we’re assuming you’re already aware of how important it is to have an antivirus to protect you from malware and viruses. You’ve probably chosen the right antivirus for your needs and now you’re looking to install it.

Luckily for you, the download and installation process is actually quite simple. If you know what antivirus to install, follow our step-by-step guide, and you’ll be able to set-up your antivirus protection with ease.

The Antivirus Glossary: Explaining the Technical Terms
The Antivirus Glossary: Explaining the Technical Terms

Are you looking for the right antivirus but have no idea what any of the terminology or hacker lingo means? How can you decide whether you need heuristic detection or real-time protection, or protection against phishing or malware if you don’t know the differences between them?

Let our cybersecurity experts define all the important terminology so that they make a bit more sense, whether you’re an amateur looking for a basic breakdown or a professional needing a quick reference list. 

How Do I Protect My Computer While Streaming Videos Online
How Do I Protect My Computer While Streaming Videos Online

If you stream videos online, you may have seen a few unpleasant popups, like NSFW ads for porn websites. Unfortunately, one wrong click can infect your computer with malware. Then a hacker can steal your passwords, credit card info, and other private information. Luckily, there are a number of different ways to protect yourself and your computer when streaming videos online.

Infected by CCleaner's Malware? Here's How to Remove It
Infected by CCleaner's Malware? Here's How to Remove It

If you’re one of the over 2 million users worldwide that has been infected by CCleaner, you need to remove it from your computer immediately.