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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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