Category Archives: Virus/Security / Safety
Why you should NEVER search for tech-support numbe… – Webroot Community
So you’re having some issues with the Canon digital camera you just got, or maybe that HP printer you bought is on the fritz (when aren’t they) .
Source: Why you should NEVER search for tech-support numbe… – Webroot Community
Two Mac malware-as-a-Service offerings uncovered – Help Net Security
Two Mac malware-as-a-Service offerings, likely created by the same developer, are being offered for sale through two separate dark web portals.
Source: Two Mac malware-as-a-Service offerings uncovered – Help Net Security
Tech Support Scammers Lose Their “Hard Earned” Money in FTC Settlements
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled with a collective of tech support scammers, who were forced to forfeit assets valued at nearly $6 million.
Source: Tech Support Scammers Lose Their “Hard Earned” Money in FTC Settlements
The Best Encryption Software of 2016 | PCMag.com
Just because you install antivirus software doesn’t mean a zero-day Trojan won’t steal your personal data. Encryption keeps it safe from malware (and the NSA).
A New Ransomware Imitating Windows Activation Screen Uses Phony Search Results
A new piece of ransomware pretending to be a Windows Activation Screen is targeting American users. The copycat locks the victims` screens and then asks th
Source: A New Ransomware Imitating Windows Activation Screen Uses Phony Search Results
Researchers crack new version of CryptXXX ransomware
Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have developed a method of decrypting files affected with the latest version of CryptXXX, a malware program that combines ransomware and information stealing capabilities.
Source: Researchers crack new version of CryptXXX ransomware
Restore to earlier Date from Dos-Prompt
Windows XP:
Boot to safe Mode wit Dos Prompt. (hit F8 repeatedly at boot up)
Type CD\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\RESTORE <ENTER>
Type rstui <enter> system restore starts. (retore user interface)
How to recognize a virus coming in, read these articles!
This is a step by step article of how I believe 85% of our customers get infected. It installs the virus by following these steps. This also bypasses the Antivirus program that is installed on the computer.
http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/lizamoon-infection-a-blow-by-blow-account/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2385522,00.asp
http://techtalk.pcpitstop.com/2011/06/07/malware-minute-whats-in-the-box/?
Understanding that you have no control
One of the biggest mistakes many internet users are making is trusting the website and believing what it says. Control on a website is completely in the hands of the website creator. To demonstrate this, I have set up a link here and you can click on it and see what we are talking about.
This is a link to Oasis Computers: http://oasis-computers.net
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This is a link to Oasis Computers: http://oasis-computers.net
Watch what you do with your digital devices (Computer, Phone etc.)
Here is some good advice about data on our digital devices.
Oasis computers can clean your old drives so nothing can be found on the drive anymore.
Chrome 12 web browser with more safety build in
Google’s web browser Chrome is updated to v13 and it has enhancements to warn you for bad websites
Test how strong your password is
This link to GRC.com from Steve Gibson test the strenght of your password
Step by Step Backup for Windows 7
Here is step by step backup process as it is build in to windows 7, also some links to older versions.
http://windowssecrets.com/top-story/build-a-complete-windows-7-safety-net/
Why all these virusses?
Why you should lock down your Wi-Fi
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/04/fbi-child-porn-raid-a-strong-argument-for-locking-down-wifi-networks.arshttp://yro.slashdot.org/story/11/04/25/1415259/Bizarre-Porn-Raid-Underscores-Wi-Fi-Privacy-Risks
An insight on the “How did I get infected”
Here is some info on how we can get infected and why it is not always your fault when you went to the the infected website.
Follow these two links to get an better idea as to what is going on.
In this second link towards the end of the article is a video that shows what is happening.
Pitfalls of online backup
Online backup is very good but be aware of some possible problems
http://ask-leo.com/is_an_online_backup_service_a_good_idea.html
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