Ka-ching! The data breach threat that targets retailers

Posted by - May 19, 2016

Large companies like Target are often the target of hackers for their immense trove of data including over 40 million consumers’ personal information. There is an obvious reason why they would be attacked on a regular basis for the sheer volume and potential value of the stolen data. But don’t be fooled into a false… Read more »

Visitors to TV station websites targeted in malvertising attack

Posted by - May 12, 2016

Two TV stations affiliated with the CBS network are experiencing malvertising attack campaigns which are targeting visitors to their websites. KMOV in St. Louis and WBTV in Charlotte, N.C. are the affected sites. Not only is it important for you as a user to ensure all of your systems are secured by implementing software patches… Read more »

Please Don’t Pay Ransoms, FBI Urges

Posted by - May 10, 2016

The Impact of Ransom Attacks We’ve been sharing many articles and stories about different ransomware viruses that are out there as well as the companies that have fallen victim. If you think this can’t happen to you and your business, you may be in for a very expensive lesson. On May 9th, 2016, a neighbor… Read more »

How to protect your PayPal account with two-step verification (2SV)

Posted by - May 09, 2016

We have previously featured two-step verification for your Google and Yahoo! accounts. In this new article we are providing step-by-step instructions on how to apply this security feature to your PayPal account as well. This, more so than the other two, might be even more important as it usually directly links to your credit card… Read more »

How to avoid sharing your location on Facebook and Twitter

Posted by - April 22, 2016

Did you know that Facebook and Twitter have geolocators which can tell people where you are, when you’re there, and where you’ve been? For many, this is an amazing feature and makes tagging your recent vacation photos a breeze. But for some unlucky few, its makes them targets for mischief and sometimes even crime. By… Read more »

Malware Steals Credit Card Info and Targets Certain Banking Apps

Posted by - March 23, 2016

Most of us have our banking institution’s app downloaded onto our mobile phones, tablets, and other devices in order to simplify our banking experience and lesson our time in the branch or at an ATM. But did you know that these apps might be the cause of someone stealing your personal information? Our friends at… Read more »

The Ten Dumbest Things People Do to Mess Up Their Computer

Posted by - March 18, 2016

Many of us think we are experts when it comes to the wellbeing and care of our most important electronic device, your computer or laptop. Most of us don’t just get a pet, have a child, or take care of another living being without getting some advice or reading up to ensure we’re doing everything… Read more »

Android Helps to Block Telemarketers

Posted by - February 01, 2016

Avoiding telemarketers can be done as easily as not answering the phone but now there is an easier way. Recent models of Android smart phones come equipped with a feature to blacklist phone numbers. Older devices won’t be equipped with this feature but most of the newer models will have a similar way of blocking… Read more »