Although you might think that your company is already well-protected against malware, you can never be too careful. Protecting your business against the threat of hide and seek malware begins with understanding a little bit about it. You can’t fight… Read More
Archive for the ‘Malware’ Category
3 Types of Malware to Look Out For
Once upon a time, installing a decent anti-virus software on your computer was enough to keep it secure. Over the years, that narrative has changed significantly. Now, antivirus software is just one small part of a long list of things… Read More
Ransomware Attacks: To Pay or Not to Pay?
We’ve all seen those emails that just don’t look quite right. They promise extravagant sums of money, vacations, health enhancements, and many other things to vulnerable audiences. Most of the time, it is relatively obvious to an untrained eye that… Read More
How Do I Know if I Have Malware?
Malware is short for “malicious software”. It comes in a dizzying variety of forms, and can infect any device on your network. Malware can cause you to lose data, privacy, and sometimes even money. Fortunately, with the right tools and… Read More
What is Malware?
The word “malware” is short for malicious software. The goal of this malicious software is to infiltrate an honest user’s computer or other device in order to inflict some sort of harm. Malware comes in a dizzying number of forms:… Read More
Got Malware? Here’s What You Need to Do Next
Malware comes in many forms, but it is all nasty and problematic. If you suspect that you have some malware on your machine, Mac or PC, you need to take immediate action to limit the amount of damage that is… Read More
Hackers Are Clever Indeed: Doxing and Baiting
As we’ve stated, one of the most dangerous tools in the hacker’s arsenal isn’t necessarily the code he or she is utilizing. The most dangerous tools in the arsenal of a hacker are their wits. By being clever, a hacker… Read More
A Quick Guide to Trojans and Your Computer
Trojans are a type of malware that function much in the same way as the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology. They sneak in under a disguise and wreak havoc on your machine. Though they can be dealt with swiftly and… Read More
Don’t Let The Alma Locker Put Your Machine at Risk
As we have discussed in other blogs, ransomware is a type of malware that holds your files for ransom. All the hacker has to do is wait for you to land on an infected page. Once you’re there, a series… Read More
Make Sure You’re Staying Safe from Phishing Attacks During Holidays
Valentine’s Day was this week, but it wasn’t all heart-shaped pizzas and flowers. Holidays are always popular times for hackers and other malicious individuals to plan attacks; phishing attacks are especially prominent during these times. After all, holidays are emotional… Read More