July 29, 2014 · Computer Repair
I Would Like To Thank, Myself! Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Gen.4 Symantec labels the Trojan.Gen.4 as a compliation of generic Trojans that have not created a specific definition yet. Generally when they release information like this, it means new Trojans have eben released onto the internet. Today’s Top Stories System Ad
Read more →July 25, 2014 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
It’s Getting Hot In Here Today’s Top Threat Backdoor.Baccamun Like any other Backdoor Trojan virus, the Baccamun will open a backdoor on the computer and download additional files that will be harmful to your pc. Today’s Top Stories Open Socket Poses Risks To Android Security Model “The security of the Android platform
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July 24, 2014 · Computer Repair
Ease On Down The Road Today’s Top Threat W32.SAPE.Heur.1 and 3 The SAPE.Heur is a supposed to be a form of anti-virus, however it is noted that the files that come with this anti-virus actually cause more harm than good, which is confusing to most users. It is always wise to stick with well-known
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July 21, 2014 · Computer Repair
Tim The Tool Man Taylor Today’s Top Threat Backdoor.Korgapam Not much is known about the Korgapam, however what we can tell you is that it has a low distribution level and will open the back door of the infected computer and let in other viruses. Whatever the end goal of the virus may be
Read more →July 17, 2014 · Computer Repair
Time Is Of The Essence Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Pittyger!gen1 Much like the many other Trojan viruses out there the pittyger virus will open a back door on the pc and download additional files. The virus will also steal a ton of information from your PC, once you remove the virus it will be a
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July 16, 2014 · Computer Repair
Tip Your Waiters Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Cryptolocker.G Despite the fact that the creator was put behind bars months ago, the Trojan Cryptolocker is still out making the rounds and causing chaos. The best way to deal with it is to remove the virus and back up your files. Today’s Top Stories Common Misconceptions IT
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July 15, 2014 · Computer Repair
Knowledge Is Key Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Chikdos.B!gen1 The Chikdos Trojan has a low spread threat due to the fact that it must be manually installed or executed from the actual PC. That being said once it’s on your PC it will send CPU and network information to a remote location. After the information has
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July 14, 2014 · Computer Repair
Back From A Long Vacation Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Ransomcrypt.M Today’s top threat is the Ransomcrypt Trojan, this particular Trojan falls in line with the rest of the encryption viruses that lock down peoples files and ransoms them for money, bitcoins, or giftcards. It has a medium damage level, but if you do not ba
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July 10, 2014 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
Back in May rumor had it that the Windows 9 preview was going to be available by spring 2015. Since then, there have been some updates that suggest that the preview version of Windows 9 might actually be available much earlier than that. Sources at Microsoft have confirmed with ZDNet that the next version of
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July 1, 2014 · Computer Repair
Unscrewing The Impossible Today’s Top Threat RegClean Pro I do not get to cover threat’s that are not truly viruses very often, in fact it is almost refreshing. The RegCleanPro is less of a threat and more of a misleading application that gets installed on your computer and searches for possible problems and tries
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June 26, 2014 · Computer Repair
We Support #USMNT ! Today’s Top Threat Backdoor.Miniduke!gen3 Despite the cute name, the Backdoor.Miniduke is a rather nasty little virus. Much along the same vein as the other backdoors once it latches onto your computer, it will open a pathway to other malicious software and flood your PC with viruses. Today’s Top St
Read more →June 25, 2014 · Computer Repair
So Many Cables Today’s Top Threat VBS.Dunihi!lnk The VBS.Dunihi!Ink is a virus that creates .lnk files that will create links to the Dunihi worm. The Dunihi is a worm that is spread through removable media and will open a backdoor on the infected machine. Today’s Top Stories Lessons Learned from World Cup Wi-Fi Securit
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June 24, 2014 · Computer Repair
Phone Calls, Texts, And Emails! OH MY! Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Malscript.E The Malscript is classified as a “generic detection for HTML Files infected with a JavaScript that redirects the browser to a malicious website which may exploit the browser or download other malicious threats.” Which in basic terms means, it
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June 23, 2014 · Computer Repair
MMMMMMM Spam! Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Zbot!gen77 Not too often do I get to say that I dealt with the Day’s top threat that day, but I did today! The Zbot is in the Zeus bot family, when it is on your pc it will attempt to steal credentials via key loggers and grabbers. If
Read more →June 20, 2014 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
PC Load Letter, The 3D Edition Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Cryptowall Trojan.Cryptowall is a Trojan horse that is in the same family as the Cryptolocker and Cryptodefender viruses. Once on your PC it encrypts your files and holds them for ransom. Today’s Top Stories Securing Your Small Business Social Media Plan “Today’s
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