by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 31, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Laconia, News, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades
This is a newer term than phishing but still one we have all heard. Pharming: While similar to phishing it is different. This is a where hackers make a convincing looking website or ad. After clicking on the website or ad they request your log in information and...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 30, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Laconia, News, Services, Uncategorized, What We Do
This is a term we have all heard but what does it mean? Phishing: This is an attempt, usually through the email, to get your information. The hackers set up an email that is supposed to look like it’s from someone you know. Signs of a phishing scam: 1: There are...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 26, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Info/Contact, Laconia, News, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
Drive by Downloads: This is the way that most malware is installed, accidentally. Cybercriminals can hide their malware anywhere! It could be an ad, a link, a pop up, or anything. Keylogger: This malware logs every key stroke you make on your computer even...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog, Laconia, News, Services, Uncategorized, What We Do
This will be the first in a series of blogs that focuses on the different forms of cyberattacks. Adware attacks are a very annoying form of malware that sends you pop up ads. Mainly these ads are harmless but some can collect data on you and your activity. Next is...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Laconia, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
Microsoft added a bunch of new features for their Fall Creators Update, which came out last week (see blog). If you are excited to see what is coming on the new update, make sure that you have your updates turned on and your computer plugged in. This update, being...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 20, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, News, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
As if the breach wasn’t bad enough, hackers have started a new phishing scam. Having sensed our hesitance to do anything online, they have taken to the phones. They call trying to pass themselves off as an Equifax officer or one of their competitors, TransUnion...
