Disable Async DNS on Google Chrome for Windows
Recent versions of Google Chrome employ a feature called Async DNS. This feature bypasses the normal operating system mechanisms for resolving domain names and uses the browser directly.
BlackFog Windows Platform Compatibility
BlackFog is compatible with all Windows editions from Windows 7 SP1 or later and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later.
Understanding modern cybersecurity anatomy
The threat landscape we see today is vastly different and infinitely more sophisticated. The days of protecting yourself from bad actors using a single antivirus solution are now behind us. Fileless network protection is a key element to device security and an important part of the layered security strategy.
BlackFog Continues European Expansion with Denmark Distributor
BlackFog announces distribution agreement with DCC, a global IT distributor headquartered in Denmark, to resell BlackFog’s cyber security solution. With over 3000 customers in more than 70 countries they specialize in surplus computer hardware, shipping around 100,000 units annually.
BlackFog on Android not working with Samsung Galaxy
When using BlackFog on Android and certain Samsung Galaxy S8 and S9 phones the Internet connection appears to be broken and the Google Play store no longer seems to operate normally.
Privacy is All About the Data
The world has moved to a mobile device based economy, with focus around data creation, storage, cloud servers and information sharing. The idea of losing your device has become secondary to the information that is stored on it. We discuss the evolution of BlackFog and why outbound data monitoring is so important.
Protecting Online Privacy
Most security products focus on resolving problems based on known vulnerabilities and inbound traffic whereas data and identity theft protection is concerned specifically with data loss prevention. We discuss the different types of defense mechanisms available and contrast BlackFog's approach.
BlackFog Mobile Device Security
Mobile devices now total 5.1 billion users, penetrate 68% of the world population and represent 52% of global web traffic. More than half of these are ‘smart’ devices with Internet access. iOS now represents 1.3 billion active devices. It is no wonder that cyber criminals specifically target mobile devices.
BlackFog for Android ChangeLog
BlackFog Privacy Release Notes for Android
Android not blocking threats when using Chrome browser
When using the BlackFog on more recent Android versions (8.0 or later) you may notice that not all advertising or data collection activities are blocked as they should be.