Windows 7 will soon be significantly more at risk of ransomware

PCs still running when Windows 7 reaches end of life on the 14th of January will be significantly more at risk of ransomware, Veritas Technologies has warned. According to experts, 26% of PCs are expected to still be running the Microsoft software after support for patches and bug fixes end.The vulnerability to ransomware of PCs running unsupported [...]

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The risks of staying with Windows 7 after End Of Life

Windows 7 was released way back in 2009, but there are still around 30% of users globally who still use this operating system.  Windows 7 is one of the most successful OS from Microsoft, and it doesn’t surprise anyone why people would like to stay back. However, its time to move on as Windows 7 is reaching [...]

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Seven security tips for staying safe on an iPhone

Seven security tips for staying safe on an iPhoneiPhones have a reputation for being notoriously secure. After all, they caused quite the kerfuffle between Apple and the FBI because they are, from the FBI’s point of view, too secure. However, don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. Using an iPhone is not [...]

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10 things to know about Facebook Messenger and surveillance

Find out what happened, what you can do to protect your privacy, and why big tech companies are paying people to listen to youFacebook controversies come and go, but a recent issue involving the surveillance and transcription of users’ conversations seems particularly troubling to government officials, privacy watchdogs, and users. Here are answers to 10 [...]

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Data Breaches and You:

Recent data breaches involving the large credit bureau firm Equifax and Capital One bank have affected around 250 million people and made big news. But lost in the headlines is what it means for you, the consumer, and how you can protect yourself from data breaches in the first place. It’s easy to see how the [...]

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Suspicious Email – What Do You Do?

You get a suspicious email. It addresses you by name, but the wording, which urges immediate action, is odd. This may happen to you many times a week. Do you know what to do – and what not to do – with emails like this? Do you know what to tell your parents and kids and [...]

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Protect your webcam from hackers with these 5 tips

Boost webcam security with these tips to keep spying eyes and listening ears away. There is perhaps no more nightmarish violation than home invasion. Your home is where you feel safe and care for your loved ones. It’s where you’re particularly vulnerable. And as we enter the age of IoT, you open up a new [...]

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How To Protect Your Business From Ransomware

Business Owners The threat of Ransomware is very real. We've had to deal with multiple businesses that have been hit and all their data lost. Friendly Computers can help you stay protected and implement a disaster recovery plan for your important business data. Give us a call today at 509-315-9492 for a No Cost Site [...]

By |April 14th, 2016|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off on How To Protect Your Business From Ransomware

How To Stop Windows 10 From Using So Much Data

Windows 10 is designed to be an always-connected, always-up-to-date operating system. It’s the most data-hungry version of Windows yet, but you can restrain it from going all-out on your home network with a few tricks. Check Per-Application Data Usage Despite all Windows 10’s automatic updates, the majority of data usage on your PC probably comes [...]

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Ransomware Malware in 2015 – Victims Paid More Than $24 Million To Criminals

  The US Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) last week provided new insights into the impact of ransomware and cyberattacks on public institutions and the public. Ransomware is a type of computer virus that scrambles its victim's files and demands a ransom in exchange for the code to restore them. The threat [...]

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