Security Warning: New Java Exploit a Critical Threat
August 29, 2012 The Java plug-in, which allows programs to be run inside web browsers such as Internet Explorer, FireFox and Chrome, is the target of a new exploit. The exploit’s origins can be traced...
View ArticleMalware: Viruses, Trojans & Worms
What is malware? Malware is short for malicious software. It is a broad term for a variety of software programs that are used to compromise computer functions. Because not all malware was created...
View ArticleMalware: Adware, Spyware, & Bots
What is malware? If you haven’t yet read the first part of this article, malware is short for malicious software. It is a broad term for a number of software programs that are used to harm computer...
View ArticleDrive-by Downloads: 3 Steps to Protect Yourself
The term “drive-by download” refers to the sneaky way that malware gets downloaded on to your computer. Drive-by downloads are becoming more common, so it’s good to be aware of them. It used to be...
View ArticleSummer Online Safety Tips for the Family
This summer, your kids and grandkids are going to be spending more time with technology than you ever did, even if you grew up with Pong and NES. Playdates, teens that stay at home while you work,...
View ArticleSecurity Alert: Locky Virus Infects 5 Computers Every Second
Meet Locky: The latest malware to surface as a serious threat to home PC users. It falls under the category of ransomware, as it encrypts users’ files (making them inaccessible to the user), and then...
View ArticleSecurity Alert: Stagefright Returns, Again
Stagefright strikes again. The World of Android devices was exposed to Stagefright (a potential exploit that collects hardware and security data to infect a device) in July and August of 2015. Last...
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