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How I Protect My Files From Malware

September 30, 2022July 25, 2016 by Paul Salmon

I have a lot of important files stored on two external hard drives that are standing on my desk beside my computer. What makes these files important is that they contain photos and videos of my life since 2002 and they can’t be replaced. Since that time my life has changed substantially – marriage and raising a family. Losing the files that captured all moments over the past 14+ years is not an option – nor will it every be.

Identifying Malware on Your Computer

February 26, 2016February 26, 2016 by Paul Salmon

Cybersecurity is a growing threat, and hackers and cybercriminals are making their malware increasingly complex and difficult to detect. And unfortunately, many websites and companies are even having difficulty keeping track. According to published data, as many as 600,000 Facebook websites get hacked a day, and even major brands like the New York Times aren’t unsusceptible to attacks

Why Protecting Your Computer Should Involve More than Antivirus

May 27, 2014May 8, 2014 by Paul Salmon

Since the days of DOS, we have been told to install an antivirus program on our computers to keep our computers protected from viruses and other malicious software. Over the years, though, malware developers have become more advanced in their development of malware to the point where many antivirus programs are constantly playing catch up, or have failed to find malware installed on a computer.

Antivirus programs have also become more advanced in how they have detected malware, but have fallen short of protecting a computer 100% from various malware. In reality, most antivirus products are “reactive protection” from malware, and not “proactive protection”, meaning that they are able to find and remove malware once the malware has infected computers. While antivirus programs are still an important piece of securing your computer, it is now recommended to have a layered defense when it comes to security.

Why Are Hackers Interested in Your Computer?

May 27, 2014April 10, 2014 by Paul Salmon

To you, a computer is something that you may use for going online, checking your e-mail, playing video games or do work. To a hacker, however, your computer is much more. A computer to a hacker is about the processing power, the applications that are installed, and, of course, the data that is stored on the hard drive. All this information combined is like gold to a hacker.

There are many ways in which hackers can use what you have stored on your computer, as well as what you have installed on your computer. Below are some of the reasons a hacker may be interested in your computer, and what you can do to help prevent hackers from gaining access to your computer.

Disinfecting Your Computer of System Doctor 2014

September 10, 2013 by Paul Salmon

System Doctor 2014 may be the most frightening and nerve wrecking malware today. This rogue antivirus software is the perfect combination of deceptive and destructive, using multiple methods to inconvenience you and persuade you into purchase their merchandise. Instead of reinstating your computer’s health, it jeopardizes it more in order to trick you into bigger and more costly purchases.

Pop-ups will continuously appear until you are forced to download more software from System Doctor 2014. This can be your worst mistake yet. Instesad of fixing the problem, you will just give the enemy better entry into your system.

Should You Be Afraid Of A Trojan Horse?

September 29, 2014April 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

As a computer user…yes you most certainly should.

If you have any information on your computer that you don’t want criminals to get hold of, or if you access something like internet banking from your system, then you need to do something to prevent becoming a victim of a Trojan attack.