Conducting a PC Matic Scan After downloading PC Matic, you will need to conduct your first security scan. To do so, follow these steps. Open PC Matic by clicking on the desktop link, or clicking on the shield icon located in the task bar near your clock, and selecting “Launch PC Matic”. If you are […]
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Which OS is Your PC Using? With the latest exploit of a Windows vulnerability, it is important PC users know which operating system their Windows PC is using. To find out, you will want to open your Start menu, and access the search bar. Windows 10 PCs will have the search bar near the Start
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Is the Ransomware that Ruled the World Dead? Quite possibly, yes. WannaCry ransomware hit over 200,000 devices in 150 different countries on Friday, May 12, 2017. The malicious attack was distributed by both SMB ports and phishing emails. This cyber attack sent the world into a panic, and rightfully so. The concept of ransomware, or
Have you ever heard of sandboxing? On occasion, we have used the term in various posts, and wanted to be sure our readers understood what it is. Sandboxing As it relates to computer security, sandboxing is opening programs in a secure, isolated area. This is typically done when a program is unknown, meaning it is
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How to Identify Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are skyrocketing. Before you fall victim to the next malicious email, complete these steps before clicking on attachments or links: Always check who the email is from. Simply check the “From” address to be sure it is legitimate. Also, check the reply to address. There are times the
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Russian Software “Protecting” Government Data As we know, Kaspersky is a Russian-based security company that provides anti-virus software for home, enterprise and government use. Years ago, Kaspersky was approved by the GSA, an administration in charge for vetting government contracts, to sell their software to government agencies. According to Buzzfeed, the first U.S. government agency
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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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