PCRisk Editorial Mission Statement
There's no shortage of potential threats, and at PCRisk.com, we're here to help when you're online. Our cybersecurity experts and enthusiasts are on a mission to cut through the jargon, bring you easy-to-understand guides, news, and software reviews, and empower you to fight back against the malicious forces that lurk in the digital world.
We believe in transparency, so here's a clear overview of our purpose and what drives us to create content. Our editorial mission is laid out below, stripped of jargon, and focused on the things that matter most to our readers, your trust and online safety.
Who We Are
Since its inception in 2010, PCRisk.com has been providing the latest information to Internet users and is now a global resource for cybersecurity and digital threats. PCRisk is the brainchild of RCS LT, a cybersecurity company that's been around since 2007. RCS LT is the publisher of PCRisk.com and the developer of the Combo Cleaner anti-malware application.
Thanks to over a decade of experience, and originally as a local project, we have expanded our cybersecurity education on rising security threats for thousands of users worldwide. Today, our team, made up of professional malware researchers and computer security experts, is comprised of men and women with unique backgrounds, and what we share is the deep-rooted passion to educate and safeguard people from cyber threats. Our people's years of hands-on experience are mixed with unwavering commitment to ensuring people have access to clear and practical knowledge. In short, who are we? - We're a knowledgeable, dedicated group of people who genuinely care about helping others stay safe online.
Who We Serve (Our Audience)
PCRisk is for everyone - non-experts can feel lost regarding cybersecurity, but we're here to change that. People who are not cybersecurity experts can now navigate the often confusing world of cybersecurity with a lot more confidence. Our content is designed to be understood by anyone who uses a computer. We're essentially zeroing in on helping:
Regular users and families can rely on us for clear, no-nonsense cybersecurity advice, free from technical jargon, when online.
People with infected or problematic systems - If your computer or phone is acting strangely, our step-by-step guides will walk you through the process of identifying and fixing the issue.
Readers seeking cybersecurity tools or advice can come to us for honest reviews and recommendations. Whether you need top-of-the-line antivirus software, a VPN, an ad blocker, a malware removal tool, or expert advice to ward off the latest online threats, our guides give you clear options to make informed decisions.
In short, if you use the internet and care about protecting your devices and data, PCRisk is here for you. We strive to make our articles and guides accessible to all, so you never feel overwhelmed or left in the dark about your own security.
How We Serve You (Content & Approach)
We reach our audience through a variety of helpful, reader-friendly content. Our approach is always practical and straightforward - we want you to quickly find the information you need and put it to use. Here's what you can expect on PCRisk:
Step-by-step Malware Removal Guides: Browser hijacker, ransomware, or any other type of online threat, we've got you covered when dealing with a computer virus. Our removal guides for these types of threats take you through the step-by-step process of identifying the problem and then show you exactly how to wipe it out from your system. Our malware experts thoroughly test every step of these guides, working closely with the Combo Cleaner research team, to make sure they're effective and won't harm your system. We also throw in some prevention tips to help you avoid infection and recover your device.
Security News: Speaking of the ever-evolving world of cyber threats, we're here to help. Our news section takes a look at the latest malware outbreaks, data breaches, scams and important security updates, and we're monitoring the cybersecurity landscape daily so that we can provide you with the information you need to stay safe, and also give you the knowledge to take control. We cut through the noise and translate jargon into plain English. We make sure you don't get caught off guard.
Software Reviews & Recommendations: If you're looking for a new security software, it can be difficult to navigate the endless list of antivirus programs, anti-malware tools, VPN services and ad blockers, which is why our team has put in the hard work for you. We test these programs in-house, writing reviews that are clear-cut and honest. We outline the good and the bad of each product, and who it may be suited to. Our recommendations are based on what works well factors such as protection effectiveness, usability, performance and value. To ensure that you can make a well-informed decision and install the tools you can rely on.
How to? & Tips: If you're looking for answers to any of your digital-related questions, this is the place to come. Our how-to guides, security tips, and troubleshooting advice can be found here. From explaining the mechanics of a phishing scam to teaching you how to lock down your Wi-Fi network, we're here to help you navigate the digital world with confidence.
Whether it's a phishing scam, a malware infection, a security issue, or anything else, our priority is to present information in a logical way. Our friendly tone is complemented by clear headings, short paragraphs, and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and lists. When dealing with something highly technical, we know that our words can't always do justice to the technicality, so we simplify them without losing any essence.
Malware infections and security problems can be distressing, which is why we make the solution as clear and straightforward as possible. Since the world of digital threats is always changing, we regularly update our guides and recommendations to stay true to our commitment. This way, we ensure that the help you get from PCRisk is relevant, reliable, and current.
Our Goals and Mission
Everything we do at PCRisk is driven by a simple principle: to help our readers stay safe online and feel empowered in the digital world. We understand that technology can sometimes be intimidating or confusing, and cyber threats constantly evolve. That's why our main goals are:
Empowerment through Knowledge: To protect yourself when using the internet, you'll want to have a good understanding of the threats that are out there, such as phishing, ransomware, and more. We're going to cut through the jargon so that you can get to know these threats inside out. The moment you understand what they are and how they work, they'll become much less scary and much less effective against you.
Helping You Make Informed Decisions: Our goal is to be a trusted advisor in your decision-making process, and choosing an antivirus software is no exception when navigating the digital world. We've done the legwork and have presented our findings in our reviews, comparisons, and how-to guides, and now, we want to instill that confidence in you. We don't want you to take a wild guess about the steps you can take to ensure your digital security.
Quick Recovery from Threats: We're here to help you fix problems when your computer is infected with malware. Our removal guides and troubleshooting articles are practical and easy to follow and geared towards the average computer user. We're measured by the speed and painlessness with which we help you recover and leave you with a clean and secure device.
Building a Safer Online Community: Regarding the bigger picture, PCRisk's goal is to make the internet safer for all. We achieve this by sharing the latest cyber threats and ways to counteract them, and we believe that a small reduction in cybercrime can be celebrated. Each time one person avoids a scam or removes a virus through reading on PCRisk, we consider it a success.
Ultimately, we're here to be your partner in cybersecurity when you're online. Our goal is to provide the knowledge and tools that will allow you to browse, work, and play online with the peace of mind that your devices are secure. If you encounter a security issue, we want PCRisk to be the go-to place for help, and we'll do everything we can to back it up.
Editorial Independence & Transparency
With respect to building a strong bond with our readers, trust is at the heart of our operations at PCRisk. We believe you deserve honest, unbiased information, and we work hard to earn that trust by being transparent about our operations. Here's how we uphold editorial independence and transparency at PCRisk:
Independent Reviews and Content: Our team of editors and researchers goes through a rigorous process and makes our own recommendations and assessments when choosing the antivirus and tools we cover.
Software companies and advertisers don't get to tell us what to write. Our expert analysis and the results of our tests drive our praise for a product, and we'll call out the downsides of something we don't like, even if we have a relationship with the company.
When we recommend something, it's because it's performed well in our testing or shown us its value, full stop. The primary thing in our mind is you, the reader. We're committed to transparency and to not letting commercial ties influence the accuracy and honesty of our content.
Affiliate Links and Funding: We can keep our content free for everyone by joining the affiliate programs of some software and tool providers when you visit PCRisk. We use affiliate links, which can earn us a commission when you click on one and make a purchase. But don't worry, it doesn't add anything to the cost of the product you're interested in, you'll still get the same price.
We want to be clear that these commissions are a way to support our work, such as funding our software testing efforts and research, paying our expert writers, and maintaining the site. However, affiliate partnerships do not dictate our opinions or recommendations. We never recommend a product solely because it's an affiliate partner; in fact, we often review and recommend tools with no affiliation at all. When a product is good, we'll say so - when it isn't, we'll say that too - regardless of any potential commission. Our goal is always to give you genuine, unbiased advice, and we disclose the presence of affiliate links so you're aware of how our site operates.
Transparency about Our Own Products (Combo Cleaner): You'll notice that we recommend Combo Cleaner when you're navigating our malware removal guides and security articles. This is because Combo Cleaner, an anti-malware and system optimization tool, was developed by our parent company, RCS LT. We always disclose that Combo Cleaner is owned by our parent company (for example, in our guides, you'll see a note stating "Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by RCS LT, the parent company of PCRisk.com").
Regarding recommending Combo Cleaner, we've found that a personal connection to the product doesn't mean we can't be objective because our research and testing are thorough enough to back up the software's effectiveness. In fact, our close collaboration between the PCRisk content team and the Combo Cleaner development team means that every removal guide is double-checked to ensure Combo Cleaner can indeed detect and eliminate the threat we're describing.
We're not suggesting that it's the only option or the best one. When recommending Combo Cleaner, we state that we have faith in it to resolve issues effectively. If we thought otherwise, we would never push it to you, and as a matter of fact, we often suggest manual removal steps and alternative solutions for software. Our bottom line is that we genuinely believe Combo Cleaner can be effective in your troubleshooting, but we believe you're in the driver's seat here. You can pick and choose to put your trust in it. We include our product recommendation in guides because we genuinely believe it can help resolve the issue efficiently, not because we're trying to push it on you. Our editorial integrity means we put your trust above any sales.
By adhering to these principles of independence and transparency, we aim to maintain the highest level of integrity in our content. We want you to feel certain that the information you get from PCRisk is reliable and unbiased, whether we're discussing a product we're affiliated with or any other topic. If we ever make a mistake, we take it seriously and will correct it because honesty and accountability are part of our commitment to you.
In conclusion, we at PCRisk are here to be your guiding light when facing the digital world. We share our cybersecurity knowledge, come up with down-to-earth solutions, and always put your needs above everything else, and that's what makes us more than just a website. We're your partner in the battle against cyber threats.
We're grateful that you've chosen PCRisk.com as your go-to source for cybersecurity guides and advice, and we'll continue to work hard every day to ensure you can entrust us with your digital well-being. Thank you for trusting PCRisk.com. Stay safe and secure!