It is easy to protect yourself and your privacy by restarting your phone every day. Credit : fizkes, Shutterstock Spyware attacks are on the rise  and this one-minute habit could make a huge difference Let’s face it: we are literally glued to our phones. We rely on our phones constantly, whether it’s to scroll through social media or check emails, …

Google Maps’ New ‘Z’ Alert: The Secret Symbol That Could Save You Hundreds in Fines.  Credit: JarTee, Shutterstock. Google Maps’ latest initiative to help drivers avoid fines in increasingly policed cities in the UK and Spain is a “Z”. But scratch beneath the surface, and this little letter says a lot about where driving – and digital control – is …

Cyber crooks are using ‘SEO poisoning’ to booby-trap your browser – and a simple question could be your downfall… Credit: DIA TV, Shutterstock.  What is SEO poisoning? Checkpoint The following are some examples of how to get started: McAfee Already, the UK and US have raised the alarm. SEO poisoning is short for Search Engine Optimization poisoning (Search Engine Optimisation) …