cybersecurity
Why did my antivirus software fail to detect a virus on my computer?
How does malware circumvent anti-malware software and infiltrate your computer? Even the greatest software cannot always protect you. Even with the most recent anti-virus tools, it is still possible to fall victim to malware. Let’s establish basic terminologies and then discuss safety precautions. A software vulnerability is not negative in and of itself. It is…
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Has Your PC Been Hacked? Unlikely…
Most weeks we get calls from people who think their computer has been hacked and want us to help. The person who is spying on them is doing something bad. It might be true. Yes. Was it? There is no way! “It is being controlled and I can’t use anything I’ve bought. When I change…
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How Secure Is Email?
Email was created in the 1970s and 1980s, when security and confidentiality were not as vital as they are now. The good news is that the majority of us aren’t fascinating enough to be hacked… If hackers gain access to your email, though, they can use it to change passwords for social media, shopping sites,…
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Shop Online with Confidence
With the lockdowns in the last two years, shopping online has become a popular option to obtain both needs and gifts. According to retail data, more than 75% of people shop online every month, and you’re probably one of them now that the holiday season is here. However, don’t allow the allure of convenience overshadow…
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The Most Up-to-Date PC TuneUp
What a thrilling prospect! For Christmas, you received a new computer. It’s sleek, gleaming, and light years ahead of what you had previously. That’s fantastic, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. This article outlines numerous measures you may take to protect your data and keep your new gadget in good working order. …
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Which Anti-Virus Is the Best?
This is a common question we get, especially when clients have been infected with viruses or malware despite having purchased a high-priced antivirus product! Regrettably, there is no objective response. It all boils down to personal preference. We’ll tell you about ours… It’s difficult to pick between them because they all work slightly differently and…
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What Should You Do If Your Email Has Been Hacked?
We see people who can no longer access their email almost every week. Whether the criminals use it to transmit spam, gain access to your other online accounts, or harass your contacts, it may quickly escalate into a major issue if you don’t act soon! One of the most efficient cyber attacks is email hacking.…
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When Backups Won’t Help You Survive a Disaster
If the data on your computer is important to you, you must back it up – no exceptions! Backups, on the other hand, may not always save you from a disaster… Almost every month, another tale emerges of a company or organization having all of their data encrypted and then having to decide whether or…
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Be on the lookout for Scam Phone Calls from Your Internet Service Provider!
Many of our clients have reported receiving fraudulent calls from their “Internet providers.” Unless they took action, their Internet connection was supposed to be severed immediately. Someone contacted us last week, and they must have overlooked the fact that we always answer the phone with “Hello, this is Your Computer Guy, you are speaking with……
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Why is Windows updating so frequently?
We’ve all been in that situation… You turn on your computer and see the dreaded “Windows Update” screen, which can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours! Once a day, Windows 10 checks for updates. This is done in the background automatically. Windows does not check for updates at the same time every…
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