Ransomware and Cybersecurity Blog
Disabling Forensic Tools
BlackFog now allows disabling forensic tools from third parties. BlackFog is the only product on the market which offers this functionality. Installed on millions of computers globally this type of software is used to [...]
It’s all about data privacy
It's Always About the Data 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, [...]
Protecting your online Privacy Prevention
Prevention First 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 [...]
Protecting your online Privacy – Known Vulnerabilities
Detection and Prevention 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 [...]
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.
Windows 10 Privacy Lockdown Rules
Windows 10 privacy is a massive concern for everyone. Each day more of our rights are eroded as more applications continue to harvest our personal data. BlackFog includes hundreds of built-in rules to lockdown your computer and prevent spying activity. These rules are updated on a weekly basis so you can always stay on top of the latest spyware. These include invasive ads, malware, system services and spyware products.
Privacy hacking and tracking of mobile phones exposed
A great segment from 60 minutes Australia on security and privacy hacking on the cell phone network around the world. This segment demonstrates how a simple radio antenna with parts costing around $100 can [...]
Governments worked together to hack Kaspersky
As initially reported on The Intercept, GCHQ (the UK Governments equivalent of the NSA) and the NSA were able to hack Kaspersky Software's ant-virus software to track users and infiltrate networks. This information comes directly [...]
Google Chrome Listening In via your Microphone
In yet another shameless story about breaching confidentiality, yesterday it was revealed that Google has been downloading audio listeners onto every computer that runs Chrome, and transmits audio data back to Google. Effectively, this means that [...]