Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the wildly popular video app TikTok—particularly because it has drawn ire from lawmakers in multiple countries. Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no doubt that this app has made a global splash—but can it last? Here’s a brief explanation and timeline of […]
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The Differences Between Malware, Ransomware, Viruses, Trojans, Worms and More
“Malware” is the term for any kind of software that intentionally causes harm to a computer or network. Malware comes in many different varieties, and can surprise or trick even seasoned computer users. As always, make sure you have a good antivirus program installed on your computers and devices, and be skeptical about software downloads, […]
What to Know About Microsoft’s Acquisition of TikTok
TikTok has been in the news a lot lately, for reasons both good and bad. Now the social media platform is garnering attention thanks to Microsoft’s interest in acquiring the app. But why does the software giant want to acquire the platform, and what might happen if they do? Read on to learn about the […]
TikTok Banned in India—Is America Next?
TikTok is a controversial piece of software by anyone’s standards. Almost instantly popular, it has been downloaded over two billion times across the globe, but that popularity has come with plenty of drawbacks. From claims that the app filters out “ugly, poor and disabled” users to racist videos from top content creators, it has been […]
Zoom Security Is About to Improve
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom’s user base and usage ballooned practically overnight. Since most people are required to work from home, the video call service suddenly had a higher demand than anyone had anticipated. In addition to business usage, many friend groups and families have been using the service for keeping in touch as […]