Tomorrow is Black Friday and Monday is Cyber Monday – which means deals, deals, deals on lots of sought-after items in stores and online. For most consumers, Black Friday is a great opportunity to get some great deals on holiday gifts and treats for yourself. That said, it’s important to be careful when shopping for …
Many of us think our computers are safe, and we couldn’t possibly get internet viruses! The truth is many home (and office) computers are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Since it’s Halloween soon, let’s look at some of the scariest internet viruses to ever grace the web! Later on we can share with you some ways …
It’s back-to-school time again, which means your kids are going to be online more than ever! If you’re buying them their own computer, or upgrading the family computer, it’s a good idea to get a refresher on online safety for kids. Protect your family with these back-to-school computer tips for parents! YouTube As much as …
These days literally everything we do on our computers – especially online – is password protected. When it comes to protecting office computers, it’s especially important that all staff use secure passports to protect not only their machines, but the entire network. While plenty of security features can be put in place, the password truly …
It’s 2018, which means hackers are more sophisticated. This can be dangerous for your business, especially if you have a large network of computers. Often in an office environment, you will have employees of all ages and experience levels when it comes to technology. It’s important to train your staff on how to spot a …
Avast firewall is much easier to manage than AVG who they took over. Here’s the basic instructions. How to turn the firewall on or off Open Avast anti-virus protection main Window Click on “Protection” Click “Firewall” Click the green icon which says “ON’ and it will turn off. if off and you want to turn …
I’ve been asked this question so many times and continue to get asked. Now lately I’ve been asked by existing clients that we do regular maintenance for “Are we doing enough?”, “Are we doing everything we can to protect ourselves against hacker threats?” The short answer in my professional opinion is “yes, you can always …
You may have the newest router available on the market with the latest security encryption and a strong complicated password, but you may have forgotten something. Did you know most likely there is a WPS button on your router which can allow a hacker to get into your wireless network much easier than hacking the …
I’ve been asked to help many people with locking down their Facebook either for themselves after being separated/divorced so their spouse can’t see all their activity, or for their children to make sure public in general can’t see them, especially school bullies viewing their profiles even though they are not friends. Hackers use this to …
I get asked fairly often recently “how do you know if you have a hacker in your system”. There is no short answer. It would require hiring a security expert such as a penetration tester who tests networks for vulnerabilities to find if there is a sign of a hacker. A regular computer technician will not be …
