Showing posts with label security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label security. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Download Avast Activation Code to Get 2018 Avast Premier Version For Free

Download Avast Activation Code to Get 2018 Avast Premier Version For Free

Unlock Every Premier Features Of Avast Free Antivirus Using This Activation Code
Avast Premier Version can be gotten without the need of you creating or registering an account with Avast or purchasing a license, you can use someone else's activation code and it will work for you. In this post, I've disclosed the Activation Code I used to unlock the Avast Premium Features which you can see in the below image (my screenshot)






Why You Should Use Avast Free Antivirus

Protecting your devices is very important as it helps protect and prevent viruses/malicious attack for as long as the security tool is strong enough.

Avast Antivirus software is the most recommended Antivirus/protection software used by many to prevent prying eyes from accessing your computer via the use of malicious files/worm or a hacking tool which they most times design as their means of attack.

Avast Antivirus provides safety security to every aspect and runs up programs in your computer; not excluding Network, Sensitive data, and many more….


You may have probably downloaded the 2018 version of Avast Free Antivirus Software but still being deprived of accessing majority of its features because Avast wants you to register an account with them and get a license or an activation code which I believe it’s not a free gift because it has to do with you upgrading to the premium version (Avast premium).




Get An Avast Activation Code For 2018 Avast Free Antivirus

I'll be sharing with you the Activation code which I'm currently using with the 2018 Avast Antivirus. This code automatically got me the Avast Premier Version for FREE, valid until 18 September 2021 (3 years)

GETTING STARTED

  1. Make sure you already have the 2018 Avast Free Antivirus Software installed in your computer (PC), if not, try downloading the latest version from Avast Free Antivirus Download Webpage.



  1. Launch Avast Antivirus and hover to Menu>>>My Licenses. You can either add your Avast licenses by logging in to your Avast Account or Entering a valid Activation which this post recommend you should do.


  1. Click “Enter a valid Activation code”, and in the text field, type the below code in it

AGHSPE-982YJJ-5YU56N


  1. Click “Enter


  1. This code you've applied is valid for Multiple Licenses;
  • Avast Premier
  • Avast SecureLine VPN

Hit "Continue" and it's been activated!

The Avast Premier License renews on September 18, 2021, that is, this code will grant you three years access to using Avast Premier.

I'm 100% sure it will work for you only if you are using Avast 2018 Free Antivirus Software. All screenshots you see above were made by my PC running Avast 2018 Premier with the provided Activation Code.

Please support my handwork by dropping your feedback in the comment box below. Share your testimonies with us!


Friday, August 17, 2018

How To Avoid Downloading Trojan Viruses On Your Android Device

How To Avoid Downloading Trojan Viruses On Your Android Device

What Are the Trojans?
Since the title says “how to avoid downloading of trojans on Android devices”, you should know that the so-called trojans are enemies to devices and its users.


Trojans are corrupt/unwanted/malicious files which no one would ever want to have on his/her device but still, they find their way into the device via a downloaded software or app that is affected. They are more like Viruses and when they are downloaded along with an affected file, it gives the hacker (developer of the trojan)  full access to that device which he can steal as much information found in it without encountering any security challenge.


It is best you know how these bad files can download itself into a device and some preventive measures you should practice. This post contains several ways you can avoid downloading Trojans on your Android device and stay protected.

Never Fail To Update Your Android



On any device, updates will always flow in whereby the user will decide whether to proceed with the update or ignore. Most times an update may be released to help fix existing bugs/issues affected on the smartphone and if a smartphone is suffering from a specific bug and the user failed to update the system, the bug will remain unfixed.


These new Android updates may not only fix existing bugs, they may come with enhanced security features to keep Android devices protected.
Android Security Patch Level is an example of security updates which Android releases almost on monthly basis to keep users save. Read more on Android blog

Do Not Install Apps From Unknown Sources
There are so many malicious sites on the web waiting for you to pay a visit and download from there, but Android is always ready to keep users safe from harm of which it configures Android devices by default to reject installation of apps from third-party websites other than the Google Play Store.


Most of us have long ago modified this setting to allow installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store. However, there are some cool websites where we can download awesome apps & software but we should learn to take preventive measures.

Google advises Android users should always get Apps and Games from the Play Store. But what about apps such as Fortnite For Android which cannot be found on Google Play? Then you should ensure that the site you want to get that app from is well trusted to be free from malicious contents like Trojans or malware or viruses. I recommend some APK sites like ApkPure, ApkMirror to get those apps.




Not All Free Apps & Games Are Genuine
Now, this may sound more scary and weird, should you download paid apps and games only all in the name of keeping your device(s) and personal information safe?
Not really. Some free apps and games especially modded apps (modified apps) may likely accommodate Trojans. Someone might have modified a paid app and inject trojans in it which he will disclose online for people to download for free. Be careful! Instead, download apps and games from trusted developers.

Read Up Permission Before Installing An App
While trying to install an app we most times skip to read what permissions that app is requiring from the device and we continue with the installation progress probably because we are eager to make use of the app. Don't be too quick to install and use an app, take just little of your time to read what kind of information or permission your device will grant to it if it is installed.
If at the end you conclude that the kind of permission it seeks is what normally should be required for such an app to run on your device, then proceed with the installation.

But what if you download a Recorder app and instead of requesting permissions to access just your Microphone & Storage, it further requests let's say internet access & Location; What for?

Get An Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware App
This is one essential type of apps every Android devices should have. It is best you keep your personal information undisclosed to spies and you may need an assistant to help you with the task, such assistant is an anti-virus or anti-malware app. I will always recommend Avast Mobile Security; it is the perfect app for this job.
An alternative Mobile Security app is Kaspersky Internet Security

You now know what Trojans means and what they do. Be sure to implement the above instructions on the daily use of your Android device, do not forget that your Android device and your personal information needs protection.

Thanks for reading my article.
Be sure to visit this blog every day because we post new Tech update (not excluding Android tips) on daily basis. Thanks again. 


Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Programmer, Developer, Hacker, Security Researcher — Who are these people? Know now and stop getting it wrong

Programmer, Developer, Hacker, Security Researcher — Who are these people? Know now and stop getting it wrong


I used to be confused about these four professions especially the first three, and not long ago I was able to figure out what each of these profession does.
Believe me, they are very much similar and it has lead most of us to ask questions like; What are the difference between a Programmer, Developer, Hacker and a Security Researcher? Are they the same profession?

Short answer: No, they are not the same though they all have a simple relationship.

Are you gonna exit this page with that little knowledge I shared above??? Come on! Read to the very end to grab all full details about these professions then you'll stop being curious as I used to.



Let's have some discussion on the difference between Programmer, Developer, Hacker and Security Researcher;
I assume in this post that a programmer, developer, hacker and research security is a male human.

  • Programmer
A programmer is one who is always found sitting in front of his computer screen writing codes, running test, debugs and maintaining the computer programs which devices use to execute their functions.
They also test logical structures to solve computer problems. They make use of available programming languages like C, C++, PHP, Java, HTML, XML, and many more. A programmer may be specific to any of the programming languages.

When a programmer finishes a program design, he translates it into codes (instructions) that the computer can understand and run via the use of some required platforms known as compilers.
Having converted the program design to codes, he reads the codes to see if there's any bug or errors and if there's any, he corrects the code and re-run them again. The process is repeated until he gets satisfied with the low-level error codes being the outcome.


  • Developer
The developer’s role is to make finished software designs, Applications, Games and many more. The developers achieve this by putting already created codes into work. These finished programs (permit me to use the word) are now ready to be used by users of which the application or software will execute exactly what it was created to do.

A developer may specialize in the development of a website or making of applications and software, it all depends on his area of specialization, and there are selected codes to be used on either web development or mobile application development.




  • Hacking
Here come the profession which everyone always refers to as “nasty job”
One who tries to compromise the security of any platform  (website, network, software, tool) illegally is always referred to as a Hacker.
There are two kinds of hacking; White Hat hacking and Black Hat hacking.

White Hat hackers are known for hacking with the primary aim of securing or retrieving the privacy and security of a platform such as a website, software, tool which may belong to an establishment/firm or someone’s personal property.

Black Hat hackers are the disastrous kind in hacking 😂
These smart folks can do whatever it takes to gain access to a secured platform, not excluding bypassing a legal permission

A hacker may not have an in-depth knowledge on coding and the use of programming languages but he surely knows some roots and flaws through which a platform security could get compromised, they work with different strategies/skills and tools to enable them to get their way into what they want.


  • Security Researcher
A Security Researcher may be compared to a White Hat hacker. What they do is performing research for possible threat or flaws in the build (app, website, etc) which a hacker might easily break into the platform’s privacy and security.


Now you know the reason why we most times misquote the meaning and duties of these professions in computer science.
Yes, it's quite agreed that they all have similar perspectives and are very related.

Are you having any opinion or suggestions regards this post? Then we are ready to hear from you, please kindly use the comment section provided below this post.
Thanks for reading 👍