Alexander Vukcevic

Alexander Vukcevic

Alexander Vukcevic is the Director off Protection Labs and Quality Assurance at Avira. He is also a member of the board of directors at the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organisation (AMTSO)

Articles by: Alexander Vukcevic

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What is the dark web? How safe is it and how to access it? Your questions answered

By Alexander Vukcevic, Carrie Marshall, Nate Drake Last updated

Everything you wanted to know about the dark web but were too afraid to ask - find out what it is, how to access it, and how to protect yourself on the dark web.

Phone malware
What is malware and how dangerous is it?

By Darren Allan Last updated

Antivirus In short, it’s pretty dangerous – your whole online profile is at risk with some strains – so read our malware primer and don’t get caught out.

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What is DNS Hijacking and how can you avoid being a victim of it

By Alexander Vukcevic Published

DNS hijacking is when a device reroutes your messages or takes you to a completely new and fake destination.

Why encryption matters to your security and privacy
Why encryption matters to your security and privacy

By Alexander Vukcevic Published

The protocols for encryption may change, but the fundamentals remain about securing information privacy.

How to get rid of spyware
How to get rid of spyware forever

By Alexander Vukcevic Published

Tactics for keeping spyware at bay vary by device and operating system. However, having antivirus installed are prerequisites.

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