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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

How It All Began As the new millennium dawned, we realized that we were increasingly dependent on the internet. Moreover, e-trade, purchasing, and business were booming online. With the plethora of advancements, however, also came the need for increased security. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) was launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and […]

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Cybersecurity News Alerts from PC Matic

Free AV Hacked

Another Indictment A second round of indictments by the US Department of Justice charged hacker group “Apt41” with using Anvisoft antivirus software with hacking. The report from safety leaders KnowBe4 lists the details. The Chinese based group is said to have infected over 100 of their customers. Some of the victims were through “supply chain

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The QR Code Concern

A Complicated Problem Recently, at a Los Angeles rooftop establishment, a waiter with a mask and plastic face shield instructed the customers at the table to scan the intricate design on the table to access the menu. As businesses across the country re-open, they’re looking for ways to keep employees safe while reducing human contact.

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School Attacks

Coming To Fruition Over the past week, reports have been flooding in about the cyber attacks schools are facing. North Carolina schools have been battling attacks since earlier this year, but it seems like no one location is the target. This was predicted by the FBI. Warnings are issued regularly. With the COVID-19 pandemic still

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Malware, ransomware and viruses infecting schools K-12.

K-12 Warned To Be Wary By FBI – School Software Virus Warning

Schools Targeted With Malware, Ransomware & Software Viruses School Virus Software Warnings: The FBI is warning schools to be cautious as they reopen their doors this year. Another type of virus is snaking its way through the American school system, and it’s prevalence is due, in part, to COVID-19. School systems are fast becoming the

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Spotting Deepfakes

What Is A Deepfake? Deepfake videos are popping up all across the internet. Perhaps you’ve seen advertisements for new apps that can superimpose your face onto videos. Or maybe you’ve seen the comedy YouTube channels where Nicholas Cage’s face replaces everyone in the clip. You may not have seen anything even close to this. These

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Webinar Re-Watch: How to Protect Your Children During Remote Learning & Beyond

Watch Now Join us for a re-watch of our informational webinar by leading experts. There’s advice and tips that will take you through the entire school year. Back-to-school safety is at the forefront of everyone’s minds this year. Make sure you have the knowledge to keep your student’s data safe. Resources When to Tell an

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