In a report detailing the Russian malicious cyber activity, the Department of Homeland Security has listed Application Whitelisting as a top mitigation strategy.
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2017 Cyber Security Trends I’ve been reading quite a few articles on trends to expect for cyber security in 2017. These articles range from more ransomware, to less ransomware, to a major Internet of Things (IoT) focus. After being pulled in every direction possible, I decided to discuss potential trends with our Vice President of
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Bitcoin Value Skyrockets Bitcoin, the non-traceable currency used in many cybercrimes, has been inflated. As of December 27, 2016 the currency reached an all time high of $936. This means one bitcoin is almost $1,000! After reviewing the graph below, provided by Spiceworks, you will see the hike in value, and just how much it
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Is PC Matic malware? Malware, or malicious software, is a categorization of software that is intended to cause damage or disable computers and computer systems. Taking into consideration the definition of malware, it can determined PC Matic is not malware. PC Matic is not malware. Here is why: 1. PC Matic is a certified anti-virus product by the ICSA Labs. ICSA
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It has been a been a busy year, with breaking news every day. News ranging from various ransomware attacks to PC tips, and several topics in between. We have analyzed our Tech Talk posts and found the top 10 posts of 2016. 10. Top 5 Safety Tips for Online Shoppers 9. Top 5 Holiday Scams To Be On
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PC World recently published an article on a new software that is claiming to block ransomware, RansomFree. RansomFree is a behavioral analysis software that runs in the background of your PC by collecting data on what is considered normal behavior and what is considered not. If any red flags arise, the software will stop the
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Security Vs. Experience According to a recent survey conducted by SecureAuth, 87% of IT professionals reported commonly feel like increased PC security interferes with the user’s experience. Which begs the question, how often are security measures decreased to ensure user experience is not hindered? With today’s cyber security threats, decreasing your protection platform is not
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My son is nine years old and in fourth grade. Imagine that he comes home from school and announces that he is super smart. “I no longer plan to take tests”, he smiles. Then, he begins to terrorize the other students preventing them from studying and taking tests. As a parent, what do you do?
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In an unprecedented event the FBI has taken down the seemingly impenetrable Avalanche Network, leading to arrests and the seizing of servers and domains.
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Reports have emerged of compromised or scam websites hosting fake Flash Player updaters that include the notorious Locky ransomware. See how you can stay safe and spot a fake updater.
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