Tag: Security

Your Session Was Logged Off Because DWM Crashed

Windows process dwm.exe can be something else

The DWM.exe process is an important Windows component that is responsible for the visual design of the desktop. It provides effects such as transparency, animation, and window switching. However, sometimes you can encounter dwm.exe high memory usage situations, which leads to performance degradation of your device. Aside from this, there is a thing that people… Continue reading Your Session Was Logged Off Because DWM Crashed

Windows 7 Extended Security Update Program cancelled

Windows 7 lost the last bits of support on January 10, 2023

On January 8, 2023, Microsoft announced the cancellation of the ESU program for Windows 7. The OS version released back in 2009 now lost all the support from its developer. In January 2020, Microsoft canceled all updates for Windows 7, and the only Service Pack for this version was released in 2013. Let’s see what… Continue reading Windows 7 Extended Security Update Program cancelled

Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs

A web application firewall protects web apps and APIs by filtering, monitoring, and blocking malicious web traffic.

You may have come across a Web Application Firewall (WAF) concept but have yet to give it much thought. However, it is essential to understand what a WAF is to decide if it is right for you. Now we will take a closer look at web application firewalls and give you a definition, explain their… Continue reading Web Application Firewall: Difference Blocklist and Allowlist WAFs

Difference Between IPSec and SSL

IPSec and SSL are both used in VPN data encryption

In the last couple of years, remote work has become integral to the world business landscape. However, to make remote work more efficient, employees need access to the company network wherever they are. A virtual private network (VPN) solves this by allowing remote employees to connect directly to the network, performing tasks as if they… Continue reading Difference Between IPSec and SSL

5 Security Mistakes You’re Making On Social Media

Leading digital life on various social media platforms can sometimes be a challenging task. And the challenges come not only from the efforts of maintaining presentable digital selves. It is also about ensuring your cyber security well-being is properly attended to as well. Social media has become a major phenomenon in today’s world. They allow… Continue reading 5 Security Mistakes You’re Making On Social Media