Ace Computer Guy, a Lockport IL computer tech can repair a malfunctioning computer or laptop. Computer repair services includes software / hardware installation and virus / spyware removal. Computers and laptops consist of many parts which include hard drives, motherboards, power supplies, laptop screens, keyboards and AC power jacks. All… Read More »Computer and Laptop Technician In Lockport, IL
Change Your Wi-Fi Password Stop neighbors from using your WiFi from the time they visited and you provided them your password or the guest network password. If they continue using your internet when they’re not visiting it’s time to change your Wi-Fi password by logging in to your router’s configuration… Read More »Stop Neighbors From Using Your WiFi
When the government is the one openly committing the crime, and contracting with the criminal elements to carry out the crime, where do you go? Whether you are Democrat, Republican or Libertarian this should DISTURB YOU! The Canadian hacker who infiltrated the Crowdfunding website GiveSendGo has been identified as Aubrey… Read More »Canadian Hacker Brags About Hacking GiveSendGo
“Zero-Click” hacks are growing in popularity and there’s practically no way to stop them. As a journalist working for the Arab news network Alaraby, Rania Dridi said she’s taken precautions to avoid being targeted by hackers, keeping an eye out for suspicious messages and avoiding clicking on links or opening… Read More »Zero-Click Hacks Use Is Increasing
Apple Airtags are ripe for abuse. Here’s why…. Apple’s AirTags are small keyring-sized discs to help you find missing items when they go missing. AirTags are small and can easily be slipped inside of a bag or a pocket without being noticed. The AirTag can then be tracked using the… Read More »Apple AirTags Are Being Used to Stalk People and Steal Cars
There’s definitely a safe way to clean your TV or monitor screen. Do it wrong and you’ll be looking at scratches, smears, or even worse for a long period of time. Do it right and your display screen will certainly shine like the day you acquired it. Before you reach… Read More »How to Safely Clean Your TV or Monitor
Automated content recognition isn’t the only tracking issue on TVs, but it’s one of the most startling. Here’s what the marketing industry doesn’t want you to know: Most smart TVs have “automated content recognition” technology that detects what you’re watching, even if you’re watching over-the air TV and reports this… Read More »Your Smart TV Is Reporting What You Watch
It’s more important than ever to cover your webcam when you’re not using it because we’ve all started using our webcams a lot more often with virtual meetings and remote learning. Unless you’re using a desktop computer and haven’t hooked up an external webcam, there’s a good chance you are… Read More »You Should Cover Your Webcam
Scammers are getting very good at creating realistic looking Amazon phishing emails. Some of these phishing emails are even getting past Gmail’s spam filters. Although most of us have been trained to spot suspicious email messages, some look like they could be from companies like Amazon. Scammers posing as companies… Read More »New Amazon Email Phishing Scam
To turn off your video on a Zoom call, click the “Stop Video” button on the toolbar near the bottom-left corner of the Zoom call window. You can also press Alt+V on a PC to turn your webcam on or off. While Zoom isn’t sending your video to other people,… Read More »How to Turn Off Your Zooom Webcam and Microphone
On Windows 10, Microsoft Defender (formerly called “Windows Defender”) always scans files before you open them unless you’ve installed a third-party antivirus. You can also perform a quick scan of any file or folder, too. Here’s how. First, find the file or folder you’d like scan. It can be located… Read More »How To Scan For Malware With Microsoft Defender On Windows 10
Google collects and remembers information about your activity, including your web, search, and location history. Google now auto-deletes history for new users after 18 months, but it will remember history forever if you previously enabled this feature with the default options. As an existing user, to make Google delete your… Read More »How to Make Google Auto-Delete Your Web History
“Zoombombing” is when an uninvited person joins a Zoom meeting. This is usually done in an attempt to gain a few cheap laughs at the expense of the participants. Zoombombers often hurl racial slurs or profanity, or share pornography and other offensive imagery. This issue isn’t necessarily a security flaw.… Read More »What Is Zoombombing?
Learn To Identify And Protect Yourself Against Cybercriminals Using Coronavirus Fears Cybercriminals are using Coronavirus for phishing attacks while the virus is capturing attention around the world. There are reports of phishing scams that attempt to steal personal information or to infect your devices with malware, and ads that peddle… Read More »Cybercriminals Using Coronavirus For Phishing
Malware, or malicious software, is computer code designed to disrupt, disable or take control of your computer system. It comes in many forms, usually hidden in another file or disguised as a harmless app. It works by taking advantage of technical flows or vulnerabilities in your hardware OS and software.… Read More »What is Malware?
You hear it all the time: don’t open emails from people you don’t know, and don’t click on links in emails you don’t trust. But that isn’t enough. A lot of times, malicious links can come from friends who have been infected, or from emails that look legitimate, but are… Read More »Phishing – Know Which Links Are Safe to Click in Emails
Ransomware bursts in to your PC, encrypts your files and hold them for ransom payment. According to Sonicwall, ransomware attacks rose from 3.8 million in 2015 to 638 million in 2016, an increase of 167 times. You must defend yourself from these malicious thieves who only seek to separate you… Read More »Protect Your Data From Ransomware
A new piece of malware is making the rounds using the cloud storage service Dropbox. This ransomware named Petya is reportedly able to lock you out of your computer and forces you to pay ransom to regain access to your files. According to a report from Trend Micro Petya is… Read More »New Malware Petya Locks Down PCs Until Ransom Is Paid
When you’re downloading free programs onto your computer, chances are you’re also installing PUPs, or Potentially Unwanted Programs. Here’s how they get on your computer, what they do, and how to remove them. If you’re thinking baskets of doe-eyed baby dogs, then you’re sadly mistaken. PUPs is the acronym that… Read More »Keep Potentially Unwanted Programs Off Your Computer
Adobe released a patch for a critical vulnerability in Flash Player faster than it originally anticipated in response to high-profile cyber espionage attacks against governmental targets. The most recent Flash Player updates released Friday address a flaw that’s already exploited by a Russian espionage group referred to as Pawn Storm,… Read More »Flash Player Emergency Patch – October 16th 2015
There is a relatively active virus on the loose called CryptoWall 3.0. People experienced problems with this virus in recent days. The virus attacks .jpg, Office and other files and encrypts them so they’re unable to be opened. Unfortunately, the virus is also considered “ransomware” which means the author attempts… Read More »Active Virus Called CryptoWall 3.0
With over 10,000 brand-new viruses reported per week, who wouldn’t like the piece of mind that their data is safe? Some viruses, such as trojans, can open up a back door entrance into your computer, enabling the bad guys to take over your system. From there they can steal your… Read More »Virus And Spyware Removal
Recently a new (zero-day) exploit that attacks Adobe Flash Player and distributed through the Angler Exploit Kit, delivers malware that takes control of your computer to commit click fraud. This exploit is spreading extremely fast and has now been detected on some of the top 500 most visited websites. I… Read More »New Zombie Making Exploit Discovered
The first is a scam that promises to give you a free iPhone 6. Yes, it sounds too good to be true and it is. The scam first shows up as a shared post. Users who click it are taken to a Facebook fan page where they are asked two… Read More »Two New Scams Circulating On Facebook
Potentially unwanted programs, also known as PUPs, are a real threat. A Jblog post on CERT.org shows the pervasiveness of such programs on search engine results, software portals, popups, ads, etc. We are all annoyed by software that bundles other applications that we didn’t ask for. You want a specific… Read More »Unwanted Programs Bundled With Downloaded Programs
Doing your work as a standard user on Windows operating system is the safest way to use your computer. When I need to perform an administrative task, I switch to my “admin account”, complete the task, then log off. I don’t surf the internet or download stuff with my admin… Read More »Windows Is Less Vulnerable To Viruses Without Admin Rights
The Microsoft Tech Support Scam continues to search for victims. A Microsoft executive who heads the company’s customer service and support group, said in a May 2, 2014 blog article; “What’s really alarming is that this type of scam shows no signs of slowing down”. These scammers are targeting individuals… Read More »Don’t Get Scammed By The Fake Microsoft Tech Support Scam
McAfee Ultimate Protection Antivirus stops all kinds of viruses and protects against malware. hidden rootkits. You remove detected threats at the push of a button and McAfee Ultimate Protection detects unknown viruses by their profiles. McAfee Ultimate Protection reliably protects your computer against all viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, phishings, malware,… Read More »McAfee Ultimate Protection Antivirus
I am dedicated to website design for small businesses at an affordable price. Most people and small companies don’t have a big budget for their website, but want something good to show to their customers. Today, most people do not use the phone book when the world wide web is… Read More »Professional Website Design
Online surfing is getting more and more precarious every day. If Fake Microsoft Security Essentials sounds familiar to you, then you probably anticipate today’s subject. A new bogus anti-malware application has been released. Its name is Windows Anticrashes Utility and it is closely related to Fake Microsoft Security Essentials. Once… Read More »Windows Anticrashes Utility is Another Rouge Program
Windows Necessary Firewall is just another virus developed only to make your computer vulnerable and leave it exposed to all the existing threats. As proof of that, it can be noted that this fake anti-spyware is associated with the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials infection. If you ever have the misfortune… Read More »Windows Necessary Firewall Is Rouge Program
I am going to be as concise as possible. Windows Custom Settings is a fake anti-virus program with the only purpose of its existence is to scare you by displaying nonexistent security threats and convince you pay for the imaginary services it offers.How do you know you’ve been attacked by… Read More »Windows Custom Settings Is A Fake Anti-Virus Program
This post begins with a the deceptive name of the main character – Windows Troubles Solver. This is another new rogue anti-malware program. Windows Troubles Solver is very similar to the other fake security programs, distributed by the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan. It most commonly gets into a… Read More »Windows Troubles Solver Is Another Rouge Anti-Malware Program
Another serious threat for your computer system has been detected lately under the name of Windows Diagnostic. Rogueware programs are developed to confuse victims and make them pay for some application that is, in fact, totally useless. Similarly, Windows Diagnostic uses a Trojan to mislead you into thinking your PC is… Read More »Windows Diagnostic Is Another Worthless Malware Program
Trustworthy, as it may appear to you, this program is just another rogue anti-spyware software, developed by the cyber criminals. In many ways, this program and any other intruder application are strikingly similar. Windows Stability Center is developed in such a way that it finds some vulnerability in the PC… Read More »Windows Stability Center Is Rogue Anti-Spyware Software
Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time, money and ruin your good name. Deter identity theft by safeguarding your information. Shred financial documents and paperwork with… Read More »Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Contraviro is a rouge program created to make you believe your computer is infected with malware and viruses. This rogue anti-spyware program is from the same family as Unvirex. Contraviro usually installs itself onto your PC without your permission and will be configured to start automatically when you log into… Read More »Remove Contraviro Malware From Your Computer
Place your printer where there is good air flow around it, out of strong light, particularly direct sunlight, and away from other major office equipment. Strong light, especially sunlight, can have two effects. It can increase the operating temperature to the detriment of your printer. Remember that toner is being… Read More »Laser Printer Maintenance
Wireless computers and routers use radio waves to communicate. Those waves are strong enough to carry outside your house. hackers already know this. They’ll drive through neighborhoods searching for stray signals and try access your network and borrow your Internet connection. Hackers search for networks that use the default factory… Read More »Wireless Network Security
Your PC has many “ports” which are vulnerable to attack from a hacker. These ports are used to communicate internally with your monitor or printer or externally to the internet. For example, Port 25 is used for receiving incoming email and Port 80 is used to connect to the internet.… Read More »Protect Yourself From Hackers
Spyware is defined as any program that secretly gathers information about you (or your computer use) through your Internet connection. Once installed, spyware programs monitor your activity on the Internet and give this information to interested parties, such as marketing firms. Spyware can also cause problems with your computer’s performance.… Read More »Computer Spyware Defined
For a virus or similar program to have any great impact it needs to be able to spread from one computer to another. They are specifically designed to get access to parts of your computer system that allow for communication with other machines. Below is a discussion of some of… Read More »How Computer Viruses Spread