Tag Archives: Viruses – Malware – Spyware

Infections in the Real World, Part 1

We’ve talked about infections many times, at our location, in our newsletters, and here on this blog. But you might be asking yourself, just how do real infections act in the real world, without being filtered through a maze of … Continue reading

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The Trojan Worm Virus

Virus. Trojan. Spyware. Malware. If you’ve heard these words, or even used them yourself, you know that they all mean something bad. But just what is the difference between a virus and spyware, or a Trojan and adware? While all … Continue reading

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Phishing

What Is Phishing? Phishing (pronounced like fishing) is what online criminals do to try to trick you into giving them sensitive information to access your online banking or other financial website accounts. They walk the walk and talk the talk … Continue reading

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Tips for Parents to Curb Children’s Online Risky Behaviors

It’s no surprise that a computer in the household is practically a requirement for parents with school-age children. Just think of all the things the family computer is used for: online shopping, online banking, contact lists and email, social networking, … Continue reading

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