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What is Application Whitelisting?
Application whitelisting, also referred to as application allowlisting, application execution control, and software asset management, is a cybersecurity measure that provides only approved applications access
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How To Update Drivers
Keeping your device drivers up to date on your Windows machine is a great way to ensure that all apps, devices, and processes run smoothly
What is Application Whitelisting?
Application whitelisting, also referred to as application allowlisting, application execution control, and software asset management, is a cybersecurity measure that provides only approved applications access
Antivirus Is Dead… But The Need For Prevention Isn’t
Last week NBC ran an article essentially calling antivirus (AV) dead. Antivirus prevention is still an essential part of cybersecurity. “Viruses are no longer the
Business Security
What is Application Whitelisting?
Application whitelisting, also referred to as application allowlisting, application execution control, and software asset management, is a cybersecurity measure that provides only approved applications access
Securing The Homeland
In March 2022, the Biden administration announced that cyberattacks from Russia were imminent. Although this is untrue, it shines a light on how unprepared the
Insider Threats Are on the Rise – How Can Businesses Remain Protected?
From 2018 to 2020 insider threats have increased 47% leading to a 31% increase in insider threat costs. In 2020, the total cost of insider
Privacy & Identity Protection
Staying Safe While Using Public WiFi
The world is opening back up, and travel is becoming more frequent. This in itself is fantastic. However, it does increase our use of public
We put 5 VPN products head to head. Who came out on top?
Update August 2022: I’m going to let you in on a secret, PC Matic is working on creating our own VPN. If you want to
Your Data Was Compromised; What You Don’t Know
How Long Is Too Long If you’ve never received an email letting you know your data was compromised, consider yourself lucky. I’ve had three within
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How To Update Drivers
Keeping your device drivers up to date on your Windows machine is a great way to ensure that all apps, devices, and processes run smoothly
How To: Install An SSD
Your Computer Never Performed Like This My work laptop is starting to get up there. She’s over 3 years old, and some time last fall
How To Make Your Facebook As Secure As Possible
Watch What You Share We spent a lot of time talking in November about online privacy and security. I know people aren’t going to delete
CyberSafe Tips & Tricks
Why Good Cyber Advice Is in Short Supply
The first Cybersecurity Awareness Month was in 2004. The first ransomware was in 2013. The Colonial Pipeline infection was in 2020. Cybersecurity awareness has never been higher. Yet cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Threats: 2022 Trends to Keep an Eye On
Whether they sell most of their products online or at retail stores, brands must take steps to protect their customers’ data and finances against various
Twelve Tips to Avoiding Cyber Crime this Holiday Season
Guest post by Scott Augenbaum CyberCriminal Tuesday Avoiding cyber crime. Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I refer to the Tuesday after CyberMonday
CyberNews
The Largest Ransom Demand in the World
Rob Cheng talked with Liz Callaway last week, discussing a variety of cybersecurity topics. However, as expected, ransomware was a hot topic, as well as
Rob Cheng Talks Cyber Regulations and Insurance with Liz Callaway
Last week, PC Matic founder and CEO, Rob Cheng joined Liz Callaway on her radio show to discuss all things cyber. Cyber Regulations Several regulations
Cybersecurity Audit Exposed Poor Practices by Federal Agencies
Upon evaluating the state of eight federal agencies’ digital infrastructures through a cybersecurity audit, it was confirmed, four agencies nearly failed. Had this been the
Scam Alert
FBI Issues PSA About Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
In an October 18th Public Service Announcement released by the FBI; the agency warned that individuals applying for Federal Student Loan forgiveness under the Biden
Stay on alert for email scams like this!
As the holidays approach, scammers are ramping up their efforts to deceive you. Today our team received a few reports of fake PC Matic emails
Text Scams Runs Wild Regarding COVID-19 Stimulus
If it’s not the hackers you need to watch out for, it’s the scammers. A friend of one of our employees sent us a screenshot