How hackers are using the COVID-19 pandemic to attack businesses around the world
April 30, 2020
Whenever there is a major news story or world event, you can guarantee hackers will jump at the chance to take advantage of the uptick in online activity to launch attacks against unsuspecting businesses–and the COVID-19 crisis is no different. Several cybersecurity firms have already reported an increase in attacks across a range of targets, […]
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Small Office Managers
December 17, 2018
With all of the other tasks you have on your plate as an office manager, do you often feel like you’re drowning in IT issues? Take a note from IT experts – you can either manage your IT services or get managed by them. As the New Year approaches, it’s time to make a resolution […]
Read MoreWARNING: Your Computer Could Be Held For Ransom!
January 4, 2016
There are a lot of malicious viruses and malware types out there that can severely harm your computer but the latest one is particularly nasty. Known as Ransomware, this specific brand of malware is being used by underground criminals as a way of scoring some quick cash out of the pockets of innocent victims. So […]
Read MoreComputer Security Watch – Feb 19, 2014 With SSD Vs HDD
February 19, 2015
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 […]
Read MoreComputer Security Watch – Feb 16, 2014 With Cable Advice
February 16, 2015
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: Ransomware Returns […]
Read MoreComputer Security Watch – Jan 30, 2014 With Virus Removal
January 30, 2015
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. […]
Read MoreComputer Security Watch – Jan 29, 2014 With Security Cameras
January 29, 2015
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 […]
Read MoreComputer Security Watch – Jan 26, 2014 With Trojan.Swifi
January 26, 2015
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 […]
Read MoreTips For Loading Secure Webpages
January 7, 2015
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 […]
Read MoreComputer Security Watch – Nov 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
Chinese Hackers And USPS Today’s Top Threat Backdoor.Jiripbot The backdoor.Jiripot is your everyday standard low distribution backdoor Trojan which will do its best to steal your information and open your computer up to more and more threats. Today’s Top Stories The Unavoidable Acceleration of Everything. What next for wearables and IoE? “It is […]
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