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Phishing attacks are the most common cybercrime today because they work, unfortunately. Research shows that over 3.4 billion spam emails are delivered to inboxes of unsuspecting users every day. That’s a lot of spam that goes out daily. Phishing e-mails have been the most frequent form of attack for years because it’s easy for cybercriminals […]
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. […]
Cybercrime nowadays pays big dividends, which is why so many hackers get into it. If done well, cyber crimes like social engineering are the road to a fairly good payday for hackers. So why is social engineering dangerous? Because it captures your personal information and uses it against you. And it’s not just for individuals […]
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 […]
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 […]
A slow computer can be a pain to deal with. There’s nothing more excruciating than turning on a computer and having to wait what seems like an eternity before you can start using the darn thing. This is one of the more common questions I get asked as an IT professional, and there are a […]
