Microsoft Patched Security Gap in 48 Hours A massive hole was recently found in Microsoft’s malware detection engine, allowing specially crafted files to execute. This engine is used in Windows Defender, as well as six additional Microsoft security solutions for both home and business users. According to PC World the list of compromised security solutions […]
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Avoiding Tech Support Scammers As tech support scams continue to spread worldwide, it is important PC users know what to expect. The more users know, the less likely they are to fall victim. First, we recently published a post regarding the online pop-up scams that display an error message along with a tech support number.
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The kids are about done with their school year. Is your computer ready? Kids will soon be spending far more time at home than usual. This means their screen time will likely skyrocket. Is your computer secure? There are two major tips parents should not only be aware of, but also implement to keep their
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Installing PC Matic When you purchased PC Matic, the license key you bought has the ability to be used on up to five devices. These devices must have a Windows or Android operating system. You can download PC Matic to these devices by doing the following: On the device you wish to install PC Matic
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Earlier this afternoon a Google Docs phishing scam spread like wildfire across the internet, reports piled in on Twitter and Reddit of the phishing scam and it’s details.
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Fighting Today’s Cyber Security Threats As modern cyber security threats continue to advance, keeping your data safe becomes more and more difficult. Especially for PC users who choose to keep their data secure by using an outdated anti-virus (AV). The term outdated means two things. The software may not be updated in regards to patch
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CRN Names PC Pitstop on 2017 Top 100 Security List PC Pitstop, makers of PC Matic Pro and PC Matic MSP, has been boosting their traction with solution providers with their advanced security solution. The core of the PC Matic security features include an automated, global whitelist approach, along with fileless ransomware detection. These two
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Never Ending Support Scam Window There you are, surfing the web and BOOM. You get the dreaded support scam scheme. Some may know what I’m referencing, some may not. For those who are unfamiliar, it is the pop up screen stating you must call “customer service” for technical support to get your computer “fixed”. However,
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IBM Unknowingly Sends Malware Infected USB Flash Drives IBM has released a statement disclosing a number of infected USB sticks have been sent into the public. The USB flash drives were shipped to include Storwize flash. It is the Storwize flash that included the malicious code. According to Hack Read, the infected models include drives that
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Providence Law Firm Pays Cyber Criminals Thousands A prominent law firm, located in Providence, Rhode Island, was hit with ransomware three months ago. Their systems are back to normal after the attack hit, but not until after they paid the cyber criminal thousands. The law firm was hit with an unknown ransomware variant months ago.
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