Toolbars: Not So Useful Anymore
On the Internet, there are many different toolbars for every type of browser. At first glance, some of these may seem like a good idea to download. Some users may even be more comfortable with a toolbar from the days when the Internet and computers became more accessible to the…
Do pop-up scares really mean your computer is doomed?
When surfing the Internet visiting different websites, you might run into a pop-up. Some pop-ups are just advertisements, getting you to spend money on products. Other pop-ups proclaim, "YOUR COMPUTER IS DOOMED!" These pop-up scares can seem very convincing, saying they’re from Microsoft and that your…
Watch Out For The Next Ransomware: CryptoJoker
Modern ransomware is exceptionally dangerous, even by malware standards. Ransomware is capable of locking down important files on a victim’s computer, displaying a massive threat to both business professionals and their networks, as well as the average PC user. While other types of ransomware like CryptoLocker and CryptoWall…
Malware is defined as software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems, but it can also affect mobile devices and computer networks as well. Malware can give hackers a path into your system, which will keep going deeper into the system until it eventually infects an entire network. Not all anti-virus…
What were the five most catastrophic computer viruses ever and how much damage did they cause?
The fact that the internet has become the backbone of modern society means that it has also become a prime target for hackers and crackers around the world. Find out here about the most prominent and catastrophic computer viruses…
Try this first
I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but before you do anything else, restart your computer. Many users solve their problems with this simple step. While you’re at it, make sure that your operating system is fully updated by running Windows Update. Neglecting updates could deprive you of important bug and performance…
A new study out is showing that you are far more likely to get a virus emailed to you in the morning hours than any other time of day. Many users around the world login to their computers first thing in the morning and review any emails they may have missed during the evening as…
Many people know that whenever a file is downloaded to your computer it should be scanned with an antivirus program to ensure it is safe before opening it. The fact is, if the file you just downloaded and scanned has a virus that is new, your antivirus may not catch it before it’s too late.
So…
This week was an interesting week... Just wanted to write this week about a sudden rash of computer viruses we have been seeing. We have had a number of clients hit with this virus recently and you don’t want to be next so pay close attention.
There is a newer virus going around that appears to…
Two infections have been making headlines on how there is a growing problem online with the mass amounts of spyware attacks. Earlier this week Sunbelt the makers of CounterSpy announced that there engineers discovered a package that can steal any type of information they want to take.
The infection includes a trojan horse called SRV.SSA-keylogger that…