Imagine this alert showing up on your screen. Scary thought, right? This message, and one’s similar, are intended to scare users and force them into acting promptly by calling the toll-free number listed in the alert to fix the issue identified. The problem is, these alerts are completely fake. There is nothing wrong with the computer, therefore […]
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Apps Riddled with Malware Return to Google Play Store On a regular basis, app stores are conducting security scans on potential apps to ensure their legitimacy. They do this for a couple reasons. First, app stores do not want their platform to be used as a breeding ground for malicious activity. Secondly, the store will
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Potentially Unwanted Programs Are a Nuisance, Avoid Them Now Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) are a common inclusion on various downloadable programs. Often times, they are found in free programs and applications. Unfortunately, users do not take the time to disable these programs from installing in addition to the programs their intentionally installing. Users become, as
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Cyber Criminals Still Exploiting Year Old Vulnerability, EternalBlue The well-known NSA exploit, EternalBlue, caused major issues for PC users around the world when hackers used it to spread the global ransomware attack, WannaCry. Shortly after this ransomware attack, Microsoft released a patch for the exploit. One would think, PC users and IT professionals would make
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There Are Two Security Approaches – Which Fits You Best? When considering a security solution, individuals consider various aspects including price, usability, compatibility, and customer reviews. However, how often do customers dig deeper? Do they look at malware detection rates? Do they look at the security approach taken by the antivirus vendor? The answer to
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Get Free VIP Tickets to Data Connectors New Orleans Event PC Matic Pro partners and potential prospects are granted free VIP tickets to this year’s Data Connectors in New Orleans. The cyber security conference is a one day event, located at the DoubleTree Hilton in New Orleans, on May 9th. Click here to register for
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The Kaspersky Controversy Continue to Grow Yesterday, I wrote on Twitter banning Kaspersky’s ads from their social media platform. Now, new reports have suggested the U.S. will consider placing a sanction on all Kaspersky products. This means, all Kaspersky operations will be banned, including their U.S. operations. According to CyberScoop, New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen,
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Russian Based Malware Found All Over the World A new Russian-based malware variant, deemed SquirtDanger, has been spreading throughout the globe. SquirtDanger was developed by a single, sophisticated author, who leaves the malicious distribution method up to the hackers. However, the variant has been found spreading primarily through a Trojan download. Upon infection, the malicious
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Twitter Pulls Kaspersky’s Advertising Kaspersky Twitter trouble continues. The last twelve months have been rough on Kaspersky, due to speculated relationships between certain company officials and Russian intelligence. The U.S. government was first urged to determine where they were using the security solution. They were then given 90 days to remove the program and find
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California College Suffers Cyber Attack On April 11, 2018, the Long Beach City College suffered a malware infection which took several systems offline. Forty-eight hours later, multiple systems remain impacted. According to the California college’s website, those services include: LBCC.edu faculty and staff email LBCC Student Viking Student System Voicemail HR System Financial Services Online Schedule
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