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Ransomware Wants You to Pay Up

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Ransomware Wants You to Pay Up
Ever since the Internet became a household commodity, many viruses and malware have donned a social mask; causing harm to computers and data but doing so by deceiving the user. One form of this is ransomware, a type of malware that locks users out of their computer until they pay a toll.
Viruses, malware, and most other online scams are pretty tricky. Much of the time, in order to be ...
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Computer Infected? The FBI is turning off your Internet

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Computer Infected?  The FBI is turning off your Internet
Computer viruses are pretty serious threats, and can cause huge expensive issues for businesses. Many cases of malware and computer viruses actually use your computer to commit real crimes. The FBI states that hundreds of thousands of people will likely lose the ability to surf the web if they have a particular piece of malware.
The malware is named DNSChanger and has been ...
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7 Simple Ways to Keep Your iPad Secure

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7 Simple Ways to Keep Your iPad Secure

 

 

 

 

  1. Don’t leave it lying around. Although this is common sense, you’ve probably violated this rule more than once. iPads are easy targets for thieves, so don’t let it out of your sight when in a public place – and don’t leave it in plain view in your car or you might end up with a broken window in addition to a stolen iPad.
  2. Use a passcode. Although it’s not 100% hacker-proof, it will block unauthorized users from accessing your information.
  3. Consider enabling automatic data erasing. ...
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Protecting Against Children’s Identity Theft

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Protecting Against Children’s Identity Theft

One of the first and easiest things you should do to prevent your child’s identity from being stolen: caution him or her about giving personal information, especially their Social Security number, to anyone over the Internet. The most likely person to steal your child’s identity is a family member or frequent visitor to your home. Be sure your child’s Social Security card is stored in a secure place. Shred any papers that have your child’s Social Security number on them.

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Top 10 Network Security Mistakes

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  1. Weak Passwords. Everyone knows you need  to have a strong password, yet “password” is still the #1  password used by computer users. For maximum security, your password  should contain numbers and letters, both upper and lowercase  combined.
  2. Lack  of Education. Most viruses and spyware are invited by the user. If you want to prevent employees from downloading viruses, educate them on what new viruses are circulating and about  common  scams, so they don’t  inadvertently let hackers into  your network.
  3. Lack  of Maintenance. No ...
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How to Spot an Email Hoax

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With the internet and email providing a free, viral platform for online scammers, hackers and cyber criminals, there’s no doubt that at some point you’ll receive an email hoax. some are harmless, but many can lead to virus infections, identity theft or worse. Here are some common themes to watch out for:

  • Supposedly free giveaways in exchange for forwarding emails
  • Bogus virus alerts
  • False appeals to help sick children
  • Pointless petitions that lead nowhere and ...
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Who Goes There? Understanding Multi-Factor Authentication

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With an assist from Facebook

A bedrock element of IT security involves granting and restricting access. When we think of access, we generally think of user names, PINs, and passwords — the mainstays of identity authentication in the information age. We use them all the time throughout the course of the day: accessing our devices, networks, local applications, and cloud apps.

For people who spend a lot of time thinking about information security, things like passwords, user names, and security ...

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On-Line Password Creation – Tips to Create Secure Passwords to Keep your Information Safe

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Watch this video for 4 easy tips of what to avoid and an example of a very good password.

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How to Create Good Passwords

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How to Create Good Passwords

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How to Create Good Online Passwords

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