Everything You Need to Know About Ransomware
Ransomware is one of the worst, and most profitable, forms of malicious software. People faced with a ransomware attack find themselves locked out of their files. Most of the time the attacker demands a large payment before releasing files. Sometimes, even after the payment is made, the files can’t be accessed. In fact, this is […]
Software Updates and Why They’re Important
If you have a computer, tablet, or smart phone, you’ve likely seen those annoying updates that interrupt your activities multiple times a day until you complete them. While some updates make major changes to your device others seem insignificant. This leaves many people wondering if they even need to run the update at all. What […]
The Problem With Spam
We all deal with spam. I’m not talking about the canned ham variety, I’m talking about the junk emails that fill our inboxes every day. According to a study conducted by Kaspersky Lab, a multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, 70% of all emails are spam. For businesses, deleting spam takes up a significant portion of […]
Computer Virus 101
Computer viruses are extremely common. In fact, most computer users will experience several computer virus infections throughout the lifespan of their computer. Although computer viruses can do a lot of damage and affect productivity, most only cause minor performance issues. Let’s take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about computer viruses. […]
Computer Noises That Could Indicate a Problem
It can be hard to know when a computer is experiencing problems. Fortunately there are some telltale signs to let you know when repairs or replacement are required. In addition to more obvious symptoms like slow performance or frequent computer crashes, the sounds your computer makes can actually alert you of potential issues. Hard Drive […]
