You try to enter your password on the microwave.
You have 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
You consider “mouse elbow” a sports injury.
Your daughter is selling Girl Scout Cookies on her Web site.
The concept of using real money is becoming foreign to you.
24 Signs That Your Life Is Going Too Hi-Tech
Is It My Computer’s Fault That I Continue To Get Attacked By Spyware, Malware, and Viruses…
In all cases, malware, spyware, and viruses are a result of some action taken by the user (you or a family member that uses your computer). Remember, cyber criminals are incredibly clever and gain access to your computer via some of the most innocent and common activities you are performing; that is why it SEEMS as though it is your computer's fault.
CryptoWall: a new security threat
Is your business secure from the latest malware and security threats? The truth of the matter is that there is always a chance that your business and systems can be attacked and breached by a variety of security threats. One of the more common threats of last year was a nasty piece of ransomware called […]
10 tools for efficient reputation marketing
In today’s modern age, the speed in which your reputation can change almost as fast as the speed of light. For example, your reputation might be stellar one day and completely flop the next – meaning that striking a balance isn’t no walk in the park. In order your business to reach its peak, it’s […]
Spoofed email takes down NBA team
The NBA Finals may now be over but for one team, the losses keep coming. Yahoo! Sports reported that the Milwaukee Bucks fell victim to a spoofed email scam last month. Names, addresses, Social Security numbers, compensation information and dates of birth of the players were unknowingly sent to a hacker and created a massive […]
7 Tips For Creating A Secure Password
You’ve got one for every site and every application you use--e-mail, online banking, and social media sites, just to name a few. With so many password protected sites to keep track of, the inclination is to always use the same password for every site or to make it so easy you can’t possibly forget it (like using Password123). Unfortunately, this compromises all of your data and makes it easy for cyber-attackers to steal sensitive, confidential information.
Build an Online Community for your Business
The word ‘Community’ is derived from the Latin term communitas meaning ‘things shared by many or all’, which hints at our innate desire to connect with others. With the Internet being such a powerful medium, connecting people regardless of their locations has never been easier. Imagine thousands and thousands of people that are genuinely interested […]
Ransomware adopting self-replication
Although some may have hoped that the threat of ransomware was on the decline, the reality is that it’s quite the opposite. Until now, attacks seemed to be targeted directly at its victims, but Microsoft warns that may no longer be true. With their discovery of self-propagating ransomware it’s vital to fully understand the possible […]
The 5 Most Dangerous Pieces Of Information To Give In An E-mail
In the book Spam Nation, investigative journalist and cyber security expert Brian Krebs revealed the single most effective (and relied upon) way cybercrime rings gain access to your bank account, credit cards and identity. Ready for it? E-mail.
Whether it's opening an attachment infected by a virus, or a phishing scam where you unknowingly give up your login to a critical website, e-mail still remains the most popular and reliable way digital thieves can rob you blind, steal your identity and wreak havoc on your network.
5 (Cheap) Ways To Make Old Computers Faster and More Reliable
#1. Add Memory. One of the most inexpensive and effective ways to improve a computer’s performance is to install more RAM (random access memory). This will speed up the applications installed on your computer and allow you to open and run more programs simultaneously.