Proactive Security: The Virus you Don’t Know you’ve Downloaded In our previous article, “Are Updates Even Important?” we discussed that antivirus software works by identifying signatures on downloads to determine whether or not the file should be quarantined. We also discussed how new threats are developed at such a rate that it is difficult for…
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My computer keeps asking me to run antivirus updates; is it even important?
My computer keeps asking me to run antivirus updates; is it even important? The short answer; yes. We know, we know, every program and its mother (as the idiom goes) wants you to do an update. And it’s not always a quick little thing either. Sometimes antivirus updates can take upwards of 45 minutes, it…
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Windows 7 Unsupported as of January 14, 2020
Are you still running Windows 7? It’s time to upgrade! Windows 7 is a much loved operating system, but as of January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will no longer be supported. This means that in just a few days, Windows will no longer be creating security updates and patches for this operating system. Refusing to…
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The “WannaCry” Virus and How to Protect Yourself
What is “WannaCry” Ransomware? You have probably heard of the recent “WannaCry” ransomware attack that has affected over 200,000 victims in over 150 countries over the weekend. Ransomware is typically hidden in a file attachment or a link within an email. The email appears to be legitimate, but urgent to catch your attention. Examples are…
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