June 2025 has been a rough month in the world of cybersecurity. Two major data breaches rocked the internet, exposing millions — and even billions — of people’s private information. These incidents show just how important it is to protect your personal data and use tools like encryption and VPNs. Let’s break down what happened, […]
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In a world where everything from your texts to your bank details travels through the internet, staying private online is more important than ever. That’s why so many people rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPNs act like secret tunnels that protect your information as it travels from your device to the internet. But recently,
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In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just powering smart assistants and self-driving cars. It’s also being used by cybercriminals. AI-powered cybercrime is evolving fast — and it’s becoming more dangerous than ever. Let’s break down what this means, how these new threats work, and how tools like PC Matic Antivirus + VPN can help
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How DoD contractors can simplify security while meeting modern standards As cyber threats continue to evolve, traditional security tools like antivirus software are no longer enough—especially for organizations in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain. The need for a proactive, Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity has never been more urgent. One solution is rapidly
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In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, businesses of every size face a daunting reality: cyber threats are growing more frequent, more sophisticated, and more expensive. While firewalls, antivirus software, and traditional blacklisting tools have long been part of the cybersecurity playbook, a powerful—yet often underused—strategy is gaining traction: Application Allowlisting. What Is Application Allowlisting? Think of
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As threat actors grow more sophisticated and attack surfaces expand across increasingly distributed environments, Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are re-evaluating how best to protect their clients. Among the most effective and proactive strategies is application allowlisting—yet for many MSSPs, legacy solutions have introduced as many challenges as they’ve solved. The need is clear: a
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In today’s digital age, fraudsters find increasingly sophisticated ways to deceive people and exploit their trust in government institutions. One of the most alarming trends is a growing wave of social security fraud. This scheme targets Americans by impersonating the Social Security Administration (SSA) to steal personal and financial information. Recently, a particularly dangerous phishing
While Perplexity AI offers many powerful features and has become a popular AI-powered search engine, there’s a side of it that users need to watch carefully—privacy. Like many modern AI tools, like ChatGPT, OpenAI, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and more, perplexity is hungry for data. And now, it’s taking steps that raise serious questions
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As spring arrives, it’s not just your closets and garages that need a refresh—your devices do too. Whether it’s your computer, phone, or tablet, digital clutter can slow things down, eat up space, and even expose you to security risks. That’s why spring cleaning your device is essential for a faster, safer, and more organized
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Cyberattacks pose a growing threat across industries, but operational technology (OT) environments face unique security challenges. Unlike IT networks, which benefit from traditional antivirus solutions, OT systems often operate on legacy infrastructure, prioritize uptime, and have limited connectivity. As a result, standard cybersecurity tools fall short in protecting these critical systems. At PC Matic, we
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