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| As much as you’d rather not think about safe Internet surfing while catching a real wave, it’s much better than spending the rest of the summer picking up after a cybercrime.
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Get acquainted with some of the basic principles of Powershell and get prepared for some basic usage of this versatile tool that is available on all modern Windows systems.
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| Phishing has evolved from the days of the Nigerian prince, taking on many forms and mediums. Learn how to detect today’s sophisticated phishing attempts.
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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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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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Several solutions to isolate and analyze a VM network traffic for malware analysis purpose exist. Whonix, Tor and Virtual makes this process painless and efficient.
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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
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