ALERT: Your AntiVirus May be Letting you down The best way to avoid a computer virus is by using common sense, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be safe from attack. Even the most careful user can find themselves infected in an instant and spreading the virus faster than a sneeze in flu season. It’s why …
The term “virus” is often used to describe many different types of infection a computer might have. Virus, when used as a blanket term, can describe any number of potential computer programs. What these programs have in common are they are typically designed to cause damage, steal data, or spread across the network. Malware describes …
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Has your computer been running slow lately? Are you getting a bunch of unwanted pop-ups? Then it’s possible your system’s security has been breached. Being able to identify whether or not your computer is infected with malware will allow you to quickly come up with antivirus solutions to protect your system. This means you’ll be …
The answer is not a big suprise. Pegasus, an Israeli spyware developed by NSO, made international news in 2019 after it was discovered that several governments were using it to spy on human rights activists and journalists. Pegasus was allegedly used to extract messages and information from the phones of journalists, politicians, and activists in …
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What is a Trojan Horse? – Definition: A Trojan horse, often known as a Trojan, is a form of malware that masquerades as genuine software. Cyber-thieves and hackers can use Trojans to obtain access to a user’s computer system. Social engineering is commonly used to persuade users to download and run Trojans on their computers. …
Boost your cybersecurity for your small business. Is your small business’ cyber defenses enough to protect it from a cyberattack? Unfortunately, just incorporating the latest antimalware software or firewall to your system won’t guarantee your company’s safety. Conducting a security audit will give you a complete picture of your company’s data integrity, giving you a …
#1. You are a target to hackers Don’t ever say, “It wont happen to me.” We are all at risk and the stakes are very high. That being both for your personal, financial well-being and your business’ reputation. Cyber-security is everyone’s responsibility. #2. Keep your software updated Installing software updates for your operating system and …
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