Why You Should Update Do you ever wonder why updates for your operating system come out every so often? Why can’t you just get your computer and that’s it? Updates are actually created for your protection. From bug fixes to security patches, OS and third party updates are meant to keep your machine running smoothly. […]
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Let’s See If You Take The Bait The first week of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here. We’re going to cover a myriad of topics throughout the month to help you become more cyber aware. You may think you’re cyber savvy, but can you spot a phishing attempt? Phishing attempts have evolved. The use
How It All Began As the new millennium dawned, we realized that we were increasingly dependent on the internet. Moreover, e-trade, purchasing, and business were booming online. With the plethora of advancements, however, also came the need for increased security. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and
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The Story Is Still Unfolding UHS cyber attack. This morning, one of my best friends text me that she was sent home from work at 11:30am. There was nothing for her to do. She, like many other employees at the more than 400 Universal Health Services locations, is starting to feel the effects of what
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Another Indictment A second round of indictments by the US Department of Justice charged hacker group “Apt41” with using Anvisoft antivirus software with hacking. The report from safety leaders KnowBe4 lists the details. The Chinese based group is said to have infected over 100 of their customers. Some of the victims were through “supply chain
A Complicated Problem Recently, at a Los Angeles rooftop establishment, a waiter with a mask and plastic face shield instructed the customers at the table to scan the intricate design on the table to access the menu. As businesses across the country re-open, they’re looking for ways to keep employees safe while reducing human contact.
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Coming To Fruition Over the past week, reports have been flooding in about the cyber attacks schools are facing. North Carolina schools have been battling attacks since earlier this year, but it seems like no one location is the target. This was predicted by the FBI. Warnings are issued regularly. With the COVID-19 pandemic still
Schools Targeted With Malware, Ransomware & Software Viruses School Virus Software Warnings: The FBI is warning schools to be cautious as they reopen their doors this year. Another type of virus is snaking its way through the American school system, and it’s prevalence is due, in part, to COVID-19. School systems are fast becoming the
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We Asked, You Answered PC Matic has been hard at work collecting information from people like you to create a clearer picture of what our lives look like now that we’re working and learning from home. A survey of over 1,000 Americans yielded some interesting results regarding passwords and privacy. Of those questioned, only 1
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What Is A Deepfake? Deepfake videos are popping up all across the internet. Perhaps you’ve seen advertisements for new apps that can superimpose your face onto videos. Or maybe you’ve seen the comedy YouTube channels where Nicholas Cage’s face replaces everyone in the clip. You may not have seen anything even close to this. These
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