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In today’s digital age, knowing how to prevent a computer virus is a key skill set to learn. Even if you’re not a computer person and don’t want to do this stuff yourself, just being aware will at least put you ahead of the game and be a proactive user. As technology continues to advance […]
Computer viruses have always been an issue to deal with since computers came into existence. It is said that the first computer virus was created back in 1971, and it was called the “Creeper Program”. It was more of an experiment to see if a self-replicating program could exist. Once it was concluded that this […]
Viruses can wreak havoc on our computers, and networks. They can bring an entire Government to a screeching halt if permitted. So we all have to be vigilant to do what we can to protect our computer systems from getting infected. You see viruses spread from computer to computer, as long as they are connected […]
Have you ever wondered why computers are assigned IPs? An IP, or Internet Protocol address, is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network. The Internet is an example of a computer network. It’s the place we all visit every day from our smartphones, tablet, laptops, or desktop computers. In this […]
According to a recent study, about 50% of people do not have antivirus software installed on their computers. This is a problem because, without antivirus protection, your computer is susceptible to all sorts of malware, viruses, and other online threats. To not have an antivirus installed on your computer is essentially browsing the internet naked. […]
The dreaded malware we all love to hate. No one likes it when their computer or network is contaminated with malware. How malware spreads, can sometimes be a bit of a mystery to some users, as most people would see that their computer is acting weird and they don’t know why. Questions like…” why is […]
Phishing is a cybersecurity tactic that involves sending emails that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a company or individual, and asking the recipient to provide their personal information. Phishing can be dangerous because it can lead to the theft of personal information, such as passwords and account numbers, which none of […]
The topic of Malwarebytes and other security software seems to come up a lot these days due to the ever-increasing need for security and protection on the internet. Malwarebytes has made a name for itself as a true contender in the antivirus and antimalware market. But with Windows Operating System being equipped with a free […]
Have you ever been in a situation where it seems you have “solved” your malware issues and your computer seems fine? But for whatever reason it seems as though that pesky malware (along with some of its friends) have found their way back onto your computer, causing mayhem. Why does malware keep coming back anyway? […]
Email security is becoming more of a concern to so many users. Amidst these covid-19 times, the danger in your inbox has been on the rise. It seems as though hackers are seeing this pandemic as a great opportunity to “cash in” while causing havoc for everyone else. Recent research shows that phishing attacks are […]
