The CryptoLocker malware is both a Trojan and ransomware. It first enters your system disguised as a legitimate file, then opens the door for the ransomware that locks down important documents and ...

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In this post, we will see how to password protect PDF, Excel, Word, Office documents, OneNote notes, Files, Folder, Zip file, Games, Images, applications, installed programs, USB, Flash, Pen, ...

You never know when one of your files might reach someone it wasn't intended to reach—perhaps through an email forward, a USB stick left behind on a desk, or maybe ...

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Working from home opens up security risks you just don't face in the office. When IT staff isn't available, these simple tips will help protect your company's data, as well as your own. When the IBM ...

A laptop’s portability makes it convenient–and an easy target for thieves. Losing your laptop can be devastating, especially if you keep important documents and files on its hard drive, without a ...

If you use a computer, you probably have some Microsoft Excel documents on your Mac or PC that you wouldn’t want other people to find and read. After all, Excel serves not only the average person, but ...

There are many ways to protect Files or Folders from being deleted accidentally in Windows 11/10, and this post will help you with that. However, having a backup system for important files is always a ...

Concerned about identity theft? Selling or recycling an old computer? Corporate investigations manager Brandon Gregg explains three tools for making sure your data is really deleted. Anti-forensic ...