Hackers can steal sensitive information from your computer through malware or malicious software. If your browser’s home page suddenly looks different, your computer is running slower than normal, or you’re getting an unusually large number of pop-ups, your computer may have been infected by malware. Steps To Clean Your Infected Computer Try these simple steps on how to remove malware from your computer: Go into Safe Mode Shut down your computer and boot it into Safe Mode by hitting the F8 key as soon as your Windows PC restarts. This will lead you to the Advanced Boot Options menu, from…

Technology has made having access to your personal accounts and information easier than ever before. We receive messages and notifications on our devices regarding transactions, messages, and even when our friends share or comment on our social media accounts. These messages are very convenient and have allowed us to stay connected at all times, but also make us more vulnerable to cyber attacks such as phishing. If you have never heard of a phishing attack, there are several things you should be aware of in order to help safeguard yourself from a phishing attack. What is phishing? Phishing is a…

Social media can be a great way to stay in touch with your family and friends. With millions of users online, it is a great way to follow the activities of your loved ones or attract new friends by connecting online. But over-sharing your personal information and not taking precautions to safeguard your privacy can be a be a big security risk. Here are some ways sharing on social media can be a major security risk. Your identity could be stolen. Since many social media websites allow users to share personal information about their birthdays, family members, places they have…

Need to Boost Your Password Security? We use passwords for almost everything. From our phones, emails, and even our social media accounts, passwords are important to protect your privacy and identity. While some accounts such as those that have our personal and financial information may be a higher priority to keep your personal information safe and secure, there are certain ways you can improve password security on all your types of accounts. Create passwords that are unique and long. Try creating and using passwords that are at least 8 characters long, and feature numbers, capital letters or symbols. You should…

The latest malware attack is after your router; the box used to connect your home or office to the internet. It’s called VPNFilter, and even the FBI is requesting your help in stopping the spread. It’s estimated that nearly half a million routers have been affected. What is Malware? Malware, such as VPNFilter, is malicious software intended to disable, damage, control or infiltrate a computer, computer component and sometimes entire networks. The latest VPNFilter malware targets your internet router, collects communication information, and gives hackers a significant amount of control to anything connected to your internet router. Is My Router…

Technology has transformed the world we live in. Every organization and company needs to protect its network so that proprietary information can stay safe from any type of cyber-attack. Network security is also beneficial for your personal information, especially if your use your network for both personal and business purposes. Therefore, there are several things you should know about your network’s security and how you can protect yourself from cyber-attacks and breaches. What You Should Know About Network Security Network security encompasses all activities that are intended to ensure the integrity and functionality of your network and data, including hardware…

We use technology for almost every aspect in our lives. As we have moved into an age where we can do almost everything online and remotely, more sites and accounts require us to share our personal information. Data security has become an increasing concern. Even if we take precautions and only share our information with trusted sites, hackers and identity thieves are becoming more sophisticated and have been able to steal personal information and data from major companies. But what happens to the consumer when companies have breaches in data security? How Does Data Security Work? A collective of state…

With the latest discovered computer security threats, it’s time for a Windows update checkup. If your computer hasn’t received the January 3rd security updates, you might be running an unsupported antivirus program. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your computer is protected with Windows updates. Check Status and Update Your Antivirus Microsoft has only released the latest updates for installation to computers running compatible antivirus software. The reason for this is that a number of AV software programs have a compatibility issue with the newest Windows update that causes stop errors, making the device unable to boot….

The latest in technological news presents two new security vulnerabilities affecting a wide range of computer systems. Both the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities are a hardware issue and exploit the way that certain processors operate. The Meltdown Security Vulnerability The Meltdown security vulnerability affects various microprocessors, as well as impacting some cloud services and smart mobile devices. The Meltdown security vulnerability essentially breaks through a security process, giving a rogue process permissions to access all memory, with or without authorization, and it goes undetected when executed. Microsoft issued emergency security updates for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 on January 3,…

Windows updates are an important part of securing your computer. Updates are released regularly to ensure you’re protected from the latest digital threats. If you don’t have automatic updates installed, you might be wondering how to check for Windows updates manually. How To Check for Windows Updates Manually Checking for security updates is simple. Select the search bar at the bottom left of the computer and type in “check for updates”. The first option should take you right to the Windows Update page if you’re using Windows 10, or the Control Panel for Windows 7. The information displayed on both…