It’s a sad fact of life that there are some people who devote themselves to the wanton destruction of total strangers’ computers and files. Why? Well, that’s a question for others, but it does mean that the requirement for anti-virus protection is indisputable. Managed anti-virus is the best way to do so. What is a…
Top 4 IT Security Tips Everyone Needs To Know In 2021
IT Security : Every year, nearly 180 million confidential records are exposed due to data breaches. That puts the odds of becoming a victim higher than one would like. Experiencing a data breach can cost you a lot of money and stress, not to mention the reputation of your business. Keeping your data safe is a…
CAN WINDOWS DEFENDER DO THE JOB?
The world of technology is always changing. But, you can always count on the danger of contracting a computer virus. Ever since the first virus was created, antivirus software has been fighting them. Over the years, antivirus software has changed a lot. In the beginning, the only way to get a virus was through floppy disks. Early…
Why You Might Need Professional Virus Removal in 2021?
“Your computer has a virus.” Such a dreaded five words! We don’t want to come down with a human virus; we’ll feel awful and miss work. But when a virus hits our computer, we could lose valuable information or be vulnerable to attack. The chicken soup won’t cut it. Perhaps you have an antivirus product…
COVID-19 Scams that Threaten Your Small Business
Even with life being stressful enough during this uncertain time of COVID-19, things have been made worse by the increasing number of cybercriminals and other nefarious actors trying to profit from the current chaos and insecurity. There are three main types of cyber threats that your organization and employees should be aware of as described…
5 Common Computer Myths You Need To Stop Believing
Computer myths: Common urban myths would have us believe alligators live in sewers or people put razor blades in kids’ candy. Common misconceptions about computers are just as persistent. Here are several Computer myths you need to stop believing #1 A slow-running computer has a virus A virus can be to blame. Spyware or…
You Might Need Professional Virus Removal
Virus removal Services “Your computer has a virus.” Such a dreaded five words! We don’t want to come down with a human virus; we’ll feel awful and miss work. But when a virus hits our computer, we could lose valuable information or be vulnerable to attack. Chicken soup won’t cut it. Perhaps you have an…
Ransomware: a Modern Threat to Public Safety
Ransomware authors are pivoting their attacks from individuals to government entities and health care institutions, causing a threat to public safety. Traditionally, crypto ransomware targeted individuals and encrypted their personal data and files as a form of extortion for hundreds of dollars. Ransomware has evolved to target businesses and government agencies for much larger financial…
7 Identity Mistakes Hackers Want You to Make
“Hackers”Like most criminals, hackers look for opportunities and weak targets. A hacker doesn’t usually have a specific target in mind. Instead, they want to look for companies that have weak identity and access management: Companies that are vulnerable to their attack. But what are they looking for? What is the corporate equivalent of a “broken…
How to Avoid Coronavirus Phishing Scams
Phishing Scams : The news about the coronavirus pandemic gets a little more frightening with each passing day. The death toll in China has risen to the hundreds and a growing number of countries are closing their borders to travelers from at-risk areas. There’s suddenly a global shortage of surgical masks. And as with almost…
