Reports about data breaches of large corporations on the news seems to come more frequently these days. Some of the more recent ones involve companies like Delta, Panera Bread, and Best Buy. But smaller businesses can be even bigger targets of cyber criminals looking to gain access to payment information or other sensitive data. [Read more…]
The popularity of Black Friday sales, the increase in online consumer shopping, and a savvy marketing agency all gave birth to Cyber Monday back in 2005 as a way to extend the post-Thanksgiving buying frenzy. [Read more…]
You’ve just had a data hack of your company website and you’re losing sales each minute it’s down. The tech savvy employee that you had handling your IT (in addition to their other duties) did not get around to putting in that new security update. [Read more…]
Magnify247.com is often brought in for a virus removal after an unfortunate infiltration of malware that makes a computer unusable. And after we eradicate the virus, we want to make sure it doesn’t happen again. [Read more…]
Browser security has been a concern ever since the dawn of the internet. However the web was much simpler then. Today, you need to arm yourself with some more advanced techniques to protect yourself against malware.
Code such as JavaScript runs under the hood of most websites. This software can be used to manipulate computers and even entire networks. Don’t risk getting infected. Consider implementing the following browser security tips and tricks to help you stay safe while surfing:
Say you want to keep your house safe. Like, really safe. You buy the most advanced security system money can buy, put up a bunch of lights on the exterior of your home, and even get a guard dog. You install video surveillance with hard drive recording and remote access, and you fervently support your local neighborhood watch program. Imagine, then, that you install all this equipment, and then you leave to go somewhere, double-locking all your doors and windows, and even doing a walk-around to check for potential threats.
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Ransomware has enjoyed a lot of media attention this year, but there is a new entrant that is poised to take over. It is called fileless malware. According to cyber security specialists, this type of threat is very deceptive and highly effective in executing whatever task it was designed for. It has proven invisible for most antivirus software and protection programs. However, there are some IT products that can actually get rid of it.
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These days, it’s more important than ever to keep yourself protected while you’re online. There are more hackers, internet thieves and malware creators than ever looking to wreak havoc in your everyday life. To truly keep your computer, smartphone and tablet safe, it’s important to invest in malware protection. Here are the top malware protection options available to you. [Read more…]
Remote support scams are everywhere. Each day, hundreds, if not thousands, of unknowing computer users fall victim to these intricate tactics designed to scare you while taking your money. But if you’ve got a watchful eye you can avoid becoming a victim.
Regardless of what your caller ID says, if someone has called you to convince you that your computer has been infected, hang up immediately. At no point is a tech support company going to reach out to you before you reach out to them. This is the most common sign that something is amiss, and any conversation should be ignored and the phone number blocked.
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