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Identifying and removing the malware is our job, but what do you need to do yourself, to control the aftermath of malware that steals interesting information from an infected computer?
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The Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) began an initiative called Privacy Awareness Week, or PAW, with the purpose of educating users about current privacy issues and promoting the importance of keeping their personal information safe. This remai… Continue reading Privacy Awareness Week: A primer
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| People have to remember an average of 27 different passwords today—and they need to be long, not obvious, have special characters, and you can’t write them down. We’re here to tell you: stop doing that. Here’s how you can protect your data and your sanity without having to remember all those passwords.
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Spring has indeed sprung, but it’s never too late to have a wander through your security settings and features. Unfortunately, we have so many accounts these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all, but this round-up may help you on your way.
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A lot of companies don’t make it all too clear who their tech support is. Given the wide variety in how legitimate companies handle their support, how can you tell the difference between tech support and a tech support scam? We point out how to differ… Continue reading Do I have Malwarebytes or a tech support scam?
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| We live in the age of the 24-hour news cycle. Each day, whether it’s from TV news, phone notifications, online browsing, social media, or even the good old fashioned paper, we hear stories of the increasing dangers of cybercrime. Cyberthreats are growing more serious! Russian hacker starts his own ransomware service! Experts say tech support…
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One of the best defenses against ransomware is having a good backup strategy. Having good backups protects your data against all sorts of unpleasant mishaps. A useful rule of thumb called the “3-2-1 rule”, learn about it here.
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| At one point in the not-so-distant past, exploits were responsible for delivering 80 percent of malware to people’s systems. But exploits seem to be experiencing a lull today. Does this mean they’re gone for good or is this simply the calm before the storm? Let’s break down this stealthy threat so you can not only know your enemy, but also be appropriately prepared should the exploit attacks return.
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| Quitting social media entirely can be unrealistic, or at least seriously unfun. So it’s important to take a moment to check out account settings before you start, to make absolutely sure you’re okay with the service’s default settings.
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What are some ways you can protect your information (and identity) during tax season? Here are tried and true tips to help ease the stress.Categories: 101
How-tosTags: identity thefttax fraudtax seasontwo-factor authentication(Read more…) Continue reading Tips to stay secure during tax season