April 9, 2015 · Cybersecurity & Malware
Yahoo recently introduced a new mechanism that is supposed to allow users to log in with temporary passwords that are sent to their smartphones. According to Yahoo, this is an attempt to simplify authentication for its services. Now this seems like this is a standard two-factor authentication system, the type where you
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March 24, 2015 · Cybersecurity & Malware
You can be as careful as you want on the internet, and sometimes it just isn’t enough. You should always have some type of antivirus software on your computer. Right now we are going to look at the best software to protect yourself in no particular order. And always remember that Mac computers are NOT
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February 19, 2015 · Computer Repair
Super Speedy SSD! Today’s Top Threat DoctorPC DoctorPC is a potentially unwanted program that masquerades as a program that tells you there are programs and files slowing down your PC. They will want you to pay for their service, the real issue is that it won’t fix anything and you will be out the
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February 16, 2015 · Computer Repair
Cable Madness Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Spadyra Once the Spadyra Trojan infects your computer it will start sending out malicious emails from your accounts. The most annoying part about this will be the responses you get telling you that you have a virus. Get ready to have fun! Today’s Top Stories It’s Baaacck: Ransomw
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A Virus Filled World Out There Today’s Top Threat W32.Tempedreve.C!inf The Tempedreve worm creates a host of files on your PC, and creates a fake invoice document to try to get you to pay for the removal of the virus. The worm will connect to other network devices including jump drives and network drives.
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Smile You’re On Camera Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Ransomlock!g82 The Trojan ransom software is getting to be a very common style of virus, and they keep getting updated to work around the current anti-virus definitions. It is always a good idea to keep in mind to keep your files backed up and on an external
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January 26, 2015 · Computer Repair
The Golden Rule Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Swifi!gen1 There is a new anti-virus virus out there looking at cause harm and havoc. Much like the rest it will masquerade as an anti-virus program and tell you that you have viruses that need to be removed. The catch is it will steal your information and money
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January 22, 2015 · Computer Repair
First Year Free The first exciting bit of news is the one that has been swirling around the internet all day, and that is, for the first year of its release Windows 10 will be free to upgrade to. So if you have Windows 7 or 8 you will be able to purchase and install
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January 7, 2015 · Computer Repair
I tend to work with a lot of companies that use secure websites: websites for hospitals, the government, and financial websites; all of these domains tend to be secure (click here to find out how). However, I have come across a number of reasons why they do not work. If you are reading this, you
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December 30, 2014 · Computer Repair
If you are having issues with your video card, specifically the GTX 970, then look no further! Recently I saved up some spare cash, some Christmas money and some money I got for my birthday and bought myself a brand new video card. My old video card was about 5 years old, so it was
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December 16, 2014 · Computer Repair
Small Business Security And You! Today’s Top Threat Trojan.Ransomcrypt.O The newest iteration of the ransomware Trojans is back. The Trojan will encrypt files with an extremely detailed algorithm and demand payment for your files back. Now would be a good time to back up your files just in case! Today’s Top
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November 24, 2014 · Computer Repair
Men. We think we can fix everything, even if we’ve never had any experience with what we are trying to fix. However, a new survey seems to show that most men, despite believing they can, have absolutely no idea on how to fix computers, or any sort of technology for that matter.The survey was conducted
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November 21, 2014 · Cybersecurity & Malware
Firewalls are easily considered one of the most essential features of security for your computer. A firewall is a network security system that controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on applied rule set. A firewall establishes a barrier between a trusted, secure internal network and another network (e.
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November 18, 2014 · Computer Service Now News
Latin America is emerging as one of the largest hotbeds of global cybercrime. In a new report, “The Brazilian Underground Market,” Trend Micro, a global developer of online security solutions, explores the Brazilian cyber underground and the latest tactics being used. Threat researchers also highlight unique characteri
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November 14, 2014 · Computer Repair
Video Cards: Part 2 Today’s Top Threat Multiple Ichitaro Products CVE-2014-7247 Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This one may seem a bit strange, but with the recent vulnerability concerns with Microsoft Office it will make perfect sense. Ichitaro is a Japanese word processing software, much like Office.
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