Archive for virus alerts

Biz Bulletin: Be smart with smartphonesto avoid scams

Just like a computer virus, it can invade your smartphone if you click on a bad link or download an infected file. This scam has been infecting personalᅠ…

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FBI: ‘Ransomware’ virus infecting computers, seizing data

This FBI Virus is like the Energizer Bunny, it keeps going and going and going …. Beware it’s still out there! – Joe

SAN ANTONIO – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning computer users about a specific type of computer virus known as “Ransomware” thatᅠ…

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Alexander: Can your smart TV get a virus?

A: There have not yet been any reports of computer virus attacks on smart TVs, although some experts believe that will eventually happen. As a result …

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Popular Tech Support Recommendations for Computer Virus Removal

For computer users with no technical knowledge, it becomes quite difficult to manage and fix computer virus issues to rescue the situation.

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XPocalypse Now: Security experts size up the cyberthreats

I recommend upgrading from Windows XP and Office 2003 this Month to be safe. Suggestions, Win7 and Office 2010.

-Joe

With no more updates or security patches available (other than some bare-bones malware support), it’s forecast to be open season on the legacy …

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CryptoLocker Virus: FBI Warns People About New Malware

A new malware dubbed the “CryptoLocker” holds you files for ransom. While some are pegging it a hoax, it’s actually real–The FBI recently issued a

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Mask Virus Exposed Following Cyber-Espionage since Seven Years

Wow ….

According to Kaspersky, security researchers have uncovered one computer virus namely Mask that for the last 7 years had been used for

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Trend Micro Warns ‘Flappy Bird’ Seekers to Be Careful of Malware

Internet security firm Trend Micro is warning those who don’t already own Flappy Bird on Android to be careful what they download. According to a

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PCMatic.com and MyCleanPC.com Truth Test

I am going to finally take one of my test PCs, load it up with viruses and other malware and Windows problems and buy PCMatic and MyCleanPC services to see what they really do. My clients have told me they’re nothing but scams, but I want to prove it to myself once and for all. They certainly have marketing dollars, because I see their commercials all the time. Look for a complete write-up in the near future. -Joe

LiveLeak.com – How To Down Load A Computer Virus.

This video is right on, it is pretty easy to get a virus if you download and open “FREE STUFF”, from a website that you are not sure about. I think you can even get a virus from clicking on an Ad on a reputable site like Facebook or Google. They police their Ads, but they may miss one. I have especially seen it with Ads on Free Software sites and new sites.

A simple way that I check out a site is to us Alexa Traffic Rank extension in my Chrome browser. It gives you the World and US Ranking and how many sites are linked in. I figure if it has a pretty good ranking and uite a few sites linking in then it should be OK. However, if I download a piece of software I still scan it with Malwarebytes or Microsoft Security Essentials before I open it. Anyway Enjoy the Video … Joe

Everyone knows how not to down load a Virus onto their computer..I hope….but what if you don’t know your downloading a Virus? This is a short video to help

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