Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: More Than A Virus, Common Malware to Watch Out For | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

More Than A Virus, Common Malware to Watch Out For

The term “virus” is often used to describe many different types of infection a computer might have. Virus, when used as a blanket term, can describe any number of potential computer programs. What these programs have in common are they are typically designed to cause damage, steal data, or spread across the network.

Malware describes software designed to act maliciously on a personal computer. The name ‘malware’ is a shorthand for ‘malicious software’ and describes exactly what it is. A computer virus is a single type of malware that can cause harm to your PC, but it is only one of many. [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: ALERT: Your Antivirus May Be Letting You Down | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

ALERT: Your Antivirus May Be Letting You Down

The best way to avoid a computer virus is by using common sense, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be safe from attack. Even the most careful user can find themselves infected in an instant and spreading the virus faster than a sneeze in flu season. It’s why antivirus software is still the first package we install on all systems – because you never know when you’ll be attacked. But should you choose free or paid antivirus? [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Why Do People Create Viruses? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Why Do People Create Viruses?

You’d be right in thinking it’s hard to program a computer virus that can spread across the world in a flash – we’re talking days of constant desk-jockey nerd-work. So why do they bother? Well, it generally comes down to 3 reasons: Money, showing off their skill, or to simply being a jerk. While showing off or being a jerk is pretty self-explanatory, the money side is fascinating.

Here’s how people are making money with computer viruses: [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: The Trouble with Trusting Your Online Friends | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

The Trouble with Trusting Your Online Friends

Trust is the foundation of a good relationship – you trust friends to be loyal, sincere, and honest. But when you blindly trust online friends, you could be opening yourself up to cyberattack.

When you hear about a big data breach on the news, you may think you don’t need to worry. You may think, “I don’t do business with that company, so the crooks can’t steal my identity.” Or “my email address and password weren’t involved, so it’s not my problem.” Yet it could be. [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Don’t Get Hooked by Spear Phishing Attacks | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Don’t Get Hooked by Spear Phishing Attacks

Phishing attacks have been around for a long time in IT. Designed to steal your credentials or trick you into installing malicious software, they have persisted in the IT world precisely because they have been so devastatingly simple and effective. Today, a more modern and more effective version of the same attack is commonly used. [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Don’t Get Hooked By a Whaling Attack | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Don’t Get Hooked By a Whaling Attack

The executives of your company are the big fish in your sea. Yet cybercriminals think of them as whales. In fact, whaling is a new cybersecurity threat targeting the C-suite level.

You’ve likely heard of phishing attacks. Phishers use scam emails or spoofed websites to obtain user credentials or financial information. This might be an email that looks like it is from your bank asking you to log in and update your details, or a supposed tax alert needing immediate action. [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: 5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

October 19, 2020 by Tony Whitney

5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click

A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime.

Quickly spot the red flags and put phishing emails where they belong: [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month October 2020: Why Your Business Needs Managed Services Security | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Help

October 16, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Why Your Business Needs Managed Services Security

Locking your front door after a burglar has already ransacked your house doesn’t do much, and the same is true of cybersecurity. With the help of a managed service provider, you can stay ahead of security threats with well-tested, leading-edge technologies.

Ransomware, Trojans, crypto mining and more make the news regularly these days. Businesses and consumers are both aware of the threats. Yet there is no single vaccine that can keep you safe. The volume of threats is growing. Cybercriminals are mixing up their tactics to outwit their targets, and the result is increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Protect Your Firm Against Zero-Day Attacks | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

October 15, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Protect Your Firm Against Zero-Day Attacks

Protecting your business against the latest IT threats should always be a top priority. Updating antivirus and patching your operating system is a great way to start. What happens, however, when a threat appears at your door before security firms have had a chance to catch it?

A security threat that exploits a previously undiscovered vulnerability in the computer is known as a zero-day threat. The name “zero-day” is designed to imply how long since the vulnerability was discovered. The term also indicates that system developers have had zero days to fix it. [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Why Your Business Needs Unified Threat Management | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

October 14, 2020 by Tony Whitney

Why Your Business Needs Unified Threat Management

Sounds scary doesn’t it? Almost like a swat team dressed in black is going to swing in and start yelling orders. While just as effective at disabling the bad guys, Unified Threat Management (UTM) is a special kind of IT solution focused on proactive protection. Consider it more like a team of virtual bodyguards that stand at the door between your business and the internet, keeping trouble out while your legitimate traffic can come and go normally. [Read more…]

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: More Than A Virus, Common Malware to Watch Out For | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

More Than A Virus, Common Malware to Watch Out For

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: ALERT: Your Antivirus May Be Letting You Down | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

ALERT: Your Antivirus May Be Letting You Down

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Why Do People Create Viruses? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

Why Do People Create Viruses?

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: The Trouble with Trusting Your Online Friends | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Help

The Trouble with Trusting Your Online Friends

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Don’t Get Hooked by Spear Phishing Attacks | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

Don’t Get Hooked by Spear Phishing Attacks

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Don’t Get Hooked By a Whaling Attack | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

Don’t Get Hooked By a Whaling Attack

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: 5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click

Cyber Security Awareness Month October 2020: Why Your Business Needs Managed Services Security | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Help

Why Your Business Needs Managed Services Security

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Protect Your Firm Against Zero-Day Attacks | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

Protect Your Firm Against Zero-Day Attacks

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: Why Your Business Needs Unified Threat Management | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Support

Why Your Business Needs Unified Threat Management

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