Cybersecurity

Good news: Your PC just got safer from would-be-hackers

Are you living in fear of hackers recently? We understand if you feel that way. After all, with so many stories of cyberattacks and data breaches in the news each week, browsing the web in 2020 can feel like walking into a minefield.

Of course, there are still steps that anyone can take to protect their computer. Staying one step ahead of cybercriminals means being proactive and harnessing the right resources to block malware and phishing attempts. Tap or click here to see our favorite online antivirus programs.

Even though cybersecurity news has been pretty dark for the past several months, there are still positive developments brewing beneath the surface. Case in point, Microsoft has quietly added a new update to Windows 10 that prevents hackers from disabling Microsoft Defender through the system registry. Here’s how you can take advantage of this safeguard.