Unable to load rules over network
When trying to start BlackFog Privacy I keep getting "Unable to load Rules over network" Error. It presents a dialog and then exits the application.
BlackFog Privacy for macOS now available
Ad blocking, tracking and profile protection (available for Safari 10 or later) increases the performance of your browser significantly and improves page load times by more than 100% in most cases. It also ensures that you will not be followed as you browse the web and provides the ability to recover from highly prevalent browser hijacks.
BlackFog for macOS ChangeLog
BlackFog Release Notes for macOS
BlackFog Privacy for Ransomware, Spyware and Malvertising
Using non-signature based techniques, BlackFog is able to stop threats before they occur, by intercepting, detecting and responding to behavioral characteristics of spyware, ransomware and other data collection activities on your device. Specifically focused on outbound traffic, BlackFog is able to dynamically detect problems before they happen by preventing activation through command and control servers (CC).
Disabling Forensic Tools
BlackFog now allows disabling forensic tools from third parties. BlackFog Privacy is the only product on the market which offers this functionality. Installed on millions of computers globally this type of software is used to stop the theft of computers and provide forensic analysis of devices. These products are often used by companies to protect corporate computers. [...]
BlackFog appoints Modo Secure as a reseller in Denmark
BlackFog is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Modo Secure as a solution provider and reseller for BlackFog products in Denmark.
It’s all about data privacy
BlackFog was founded as a solution to the global problem of Data Privacy Protection. Before the advent of rich mobile devices in 2007 with the first iPhone, the concept of losing your computer was considered a major problem for individuals and corporations. Many solutions were developed to try and prevent the theft of these [...]
Protecting your online Privacy Prevention
In the previous article we discussed how Perimeter Defense and Anti-Virus solutions are an important part of your overall security regime to protect your online privacy. These solutions focus specifically on known vulnerabilities rather than zero day defense mechanisms. Just as you go to the doctor once you have a problem, these solutions focus [...]
Protecting your online Privacy – Known Vulnerabilities
Cyber Privacy is an important subset of your computer security regime which includes Anti-Virus, Anti-Malware and perimeter defense tools like Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). Most security products today focus on resolving problems based on known vulnerabilities and inbound traffic whereas Privacy is concerned specifically with data loss prevention. This two part series discusses the [...]
Malvertising – the next wave of malware distribution
Malware, that malicious software that infects our computers may have just found a new distribution mechanism. Traditionally spread through so called Phishing techniques, like emails that promise to make you rich or links to free software, malware is just a fact of life these days.