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How to discuss the Squid Game hype with your kids

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Trend Micro Consumer Team 0 Comment Internet Safety, Kids, Netflix, parents, safety, Squid Game

The South Korean Netflix series, Squid Game, has taken the world by storm in recent weeks to become the streaming

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Scam on Gamers: how gamers, live streamers, and live stream viewers are targeted by scammers

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Trend Micro Research 0 Comment computer, Fake Apps, gamers, mobile, online gaming, Scam, streamers, Twitch

Since the pandemic started, we’ve seen a major change in the behaviour of gamers, live streamers, and live stream viewers.

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Let’s talk scams this Scams Awareness Week

November 10, 2021November 23, 2021 Trend Micro Newsroom 0 Comment computer, Cybercriminals, flubot, Malware, Mobile Phone, Scam, security

Scams are not going away anytime soon, with 213,000 reports received so far this year. This week is Scams Awareness Week with this year’s theme: Let’s talk scams. To remain vigilant, ensure you know what scams are. Scams can be classified as fraudulent attempts at tricking you in to handing over personal and financial information. Cybercriminals execute this in a variety of ways: romance scams, online shopping scams and threat based scams to name a few.

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The most comprehensive antivirus for Windows 11 right now

October 28, 2021November 23, 2021 Trend Micro Consumer Team 0 Comment computer, Microsoft, operating system, PC, security, Trend Micro Device Security, Trend Micro Security, upgrade, Windows 11

Windows 11 has been released and people are now starting to upgrade to this latest Windows version.

Although Microsoft is saying that Windows 11 is the most secure Windows yet, mostly due to the hard requirement of enabling TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, it still needs a dedicated antivirus program to secure your data and personal information.

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Protect your privacy online

October 21, 2021November 23, 2021 Trend Micro Research 0 Comment Identity Theft, Kids, Online Safety, Personal Information, Privacy, Social Media

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been spending more time online than ever and sharing our lives more frequently on social media. Privacy is one thing we tend to forget when sharing our lives online, especially when it comes to our kids. In some cases, the personal information you post can end up in the wrong hands and end up on the dark web, or even used by cybercriminals for identity theft.

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Can your PC upgrade to Windows 11?

October 11, 2021November 23, 2021 Trend Micro Newsroom 0 Comment computer, Microsoft, operating system, PC, security, upgrade, Windows 11

In a blog post on August 31, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 will be available from October 5. The latest version of Microsoft’s operating system features a redesigned UI with a new Start menu, tidy improvements to the Settings and Quick Settings menus, a new practical Snap Groups feature, super interesting Widgets, and lots more! Can’t wait to upgrade? Cool! But first, you need to make sure that your PC is ready for the upgrade.