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Is there Malware on Your Computer?
Malware makes a lot of changes on your computer and you will be able to tell! Here’s what to look for: 1: Your computer is slowing down or crashing 2: It won’t turn off or restart correctly 3: You are getting bombarded with pop-up ads or inappropriate ads 4: ...
6 Easy Steps You Can Take to Prevent Malware!
We all know that malware is out there and that it’s super easy to accidentally get it onto our computer. There are things you can do to make it more difficult to get hacked. Here they are: 1: Always use a firewall on your computer 2: Don’t change your security...
How to Avoid Email Malware
While ‘malware’ is a rather broad term there are a few key ways that you can cut down your risk of downloading it by accident. What to do In emails: 1: Don’t click on links in emails 2: If you get an email from an unknown person, don’t open it. 3: When the subject...
How to Spot an Imposter over the Phone
The holidays are here which means that the charities are ramping up their efforts for donations. What this means to you? It also means that scammers are ramping up their efforts as well. They have been known to call claiming to be a charity, a company that you buy...
How to Spot a Text Scam
With so many scammers out there it's difficult to recognize who is legitimate. They will come at you from every angle: phone, email, ads, cute pictures of animals or children that need your help. It's something new for them, but scammers have recently started...
Update your High Sierra ASAP!
It’s exciting for all Mac users when they come out with a new version of the operating system! Tuesday, High Sierra, the latest operating system for Mac publically came out with a HUGE GLITCH. What was it?: The glitch in High Sierra would allow anyone to log into...
Scarab Virus Spreading Fast!
The latest attack launched by hackers, Scarab, is a phishing scam through the email. The subject line says that it was scanned by a trusted printer company, such as Lexmark, Epson, HP or Canon. These emails have an attachment that hackers hope you will look at. The...
Tips for a Scam Free Holiday Season!
As we get ready for the holiday season, we would like to remind you that hackers are working extra hard this time of year. Here are a few tips to help out: Online Shopping: 1: Make sure you are on the correct website. If you are on your phone, read...
Sick of Scamming Emails?
We have all gotten those shady emails that we just know are scams, right? Well, there is a company that has created a ‘chatbot’ that will respond to these emails as if it was a human. What does this mean for you? You can send your scam emails to them and the...
Webcams – the Good and Bad
Webcams have changed our lives! We can Skype or FaceTime with almost anyone almost any where. It’s amazing. The bad news? Hackers can access your webcam too and they aren’t using it to talk to anyone. They can see your home, when you are or aren’t there, even what...
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