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Warning signs your computer has malware

Posted on Wednesday April 24, 2019  |  virus warning signs, virus, spam, slow computer, pop ups, malware security, malware, freeware, bsod

With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, unlike bank robbers, cybercriminals do their best to avoid detection by letting malware do the work for them. Viruses and ransomware sneak into PCs to quietly steal passwords, financial credentials, and other personal information to be sold on the black market for profit. Not all malware is stealthy though. Here are some telltale signs.

 

Is your computer infected with malware?

Posted on Wednesday April 24, 2019  |  virus warning signs, virus, spam, slow computer, pop ups, malware security, malware, freeware, bsod

With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, unlike bank robbers, cybercriminals do their best to avoid detection by letting malware do the work for them. Viruses and ransomware sneak into PCs to quietly steal passwords, financial credentials, and other personal information to be sold on the black market for profit. Not all malware is stealthy though. Here are some telltale signs.

 

How to know if your PC is infected

Posted on Wednesday April 24, 2019  |  virus warning signs, virus, spam, slow computer, pop ups, malware security, malware, freeware, bsod

With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, unlike bank robbers, cybercriminals do their best to avoid detection by letting malware do the work for them. Viruses and ransomware sneak into PCs to quietly steal passwords, financial credentials, and other personal information to be sold on the black market for profit. Not all malware is stealthy though. Here are some telltale signs.

 

Are Macs vulnerable to viruses?

Posted on Friday April 05, 2019  |  viruses, ransomware, malware, macos, macbook, mac, imac, cybercrime, apple computers, apple, adware

It is common knowledge that Windows computers tend to deal with an assortment of viruses and malware, but many people fail to realize that even Macs face similar threats. Virus creators have become adept at finding back doors and other vulnerabilities, that even Macs can be targeted.

 

Every business needs an MSP for cybersecurity

Posted on Friday March 22, 2019  |  trojan, ransomware, managedservices, malware, itsecurity, cybersecurity

Businesses can no longer afford to relegate cybersecurity to the bottom of the budget, not with cyberattacks targeting any business regardless of size, strict security, and privacy regulations surrounding data. Businesses with a small or limited budget have the advantage of partnering with a managed IT services provider (MSP) for their cybersecurity needs. Why is this need more urgent than ever, and why is an MSP the intelligent business choice?

 

Fileless malware: Are you at risk?

Posted on Tuesday February 19, 2019  |  stuxnet, security, malware, fileless, cybersecurity

Over the past few years, the security industry has been witnessing a rapid evolution in attack techniques, including fileless malware, which uses legitimate tools and services such as existing software, applications, and authorized protocols to carry out malicious activities such as unauthorized data retrieval or data damage. It therefore pays to stay abreast of such threats.

 

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