The modern malware landscape is huge, and it’s growing more and more sophisticated every day. In one of our previous blog posts, we discussed the different types of malware, their infection mechanisms and how they act within a system. Currently, there is one category of malware that is becoming increasingly more popular called “ransomware.” …
Over the past few decades, computer security has become an important concern among users. Security vendors have faced tremendous challenges dealing with complex security threats with IT experts placing more effort on educating people. Nevertheless, there are many computer security myths that exist today and surprisingly, many people still believe them. In this blog post, …
In today’s world of ever-increasing digital crimes, cyber-attacks, and Internet frauds, there is nothing more important than protecting your online accounts and identity. We have been using “Username” and “Password” as an integral part of computer security systems from the beginning, but they are no longer enough to thwart cybercriminals. In order to provide …
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When we talk about network security, security risks associated with routers is a major concern among users. A router, whether it’s wired or wireless, is an integral part of any home or business network. However, wireless routers or Wi-Fi routers are considered to be less secure than wired ones, but that doesn’t necessarily mean …
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How to be Safe from Phishing Today! In today’s increasingly technology-driven world, the Internet plays a large role in spreading information. There are however things that people need to be aware of when using the Internet, such as cybercriminals, who misuse the Internet to carry out their criminal phishing attacks. They set out to …
Back in January of this year, the United States Department of Homeland Security advised PC users to disable Java from their web browsers following the serious zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in Java. In response, Oracle released an emergency Java patch, but the fix was not meant to patch all the critical vulnerabilities. Staying protected against …
I had a friend call me last night to tell me that his computer was infected after he did “nothing” – typical 🙂 After a little investigation I found out that he was searching for a post fight interview from UFC 100 for a fighter named “Michael Bisping” who was knocked out by Dan “Hendo” …
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UPS Tracking Fake E-Mails We are seeing an upswing in the E-Card and Fake UPS Tracking # E-Mails. Unzipping and running these will of course lead to an infection. As we receive these in our labs we install them to ensure we remove all traces and block the installers. Always pay attention to what you …