As long as your mobile device, desktop or laptop or is connected to a network, your data is vulnerable. Malware attacks are on the rise with 8.5 million mobile malware attacks and 430 million new unique pieces of malware detected last year. Here are a few simple ways you can...
How to Recover a Deleted File: The Ultimate Guide
It’s happened to most of us. You delete a file and realize you need it back. This guide will explain when you can get that file back and how to go about it. Is it Really Deleted? If you’re not sure whether you permanently deleted a file, be sure to...
FTC’s Operation Tech Trap Targets Tech Support Scammers
In 2014 we shared a cautionary story about one of our clients who received a fake tech support call. Fake tech support scams have cost consumers hundreds of dollars over the years. The US Federal Trade Commission has partnered with state, federal and international law enforcement officials to end these...
May 4th is World Password Day | Have You Changed Your Password Lately?
May 4th has been designated World Password Day to remind everyone to use strong, updated passwords to protect themselves against cyber attacks. This year the date aligns with Star Wars Day - May the Fourth be With You. Even if this is all a bit too geeky for you, it...
Basic Computer Security: How to Protect Yourself from Viruses, Hackers, and Thieves
People often think of computer security as something technical and complicated. And when you get into the nitty-gritty, it can be—but the most important stuff is actually very simple. Here are the basic, important things you should do to make yourself safer online. Enable Automatic Updates All the software we...