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 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…]

Tools To Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks in 2020 | A Guest Post from TECHFOOLS

July 25, 2020 by Tony Whitney

The digital security landscape today is not what it used to be.

There was a time when desktop computers and other PCs would only ship with antivirus software. These days, we are seeing units hit the market with password managers, VPNs, and other security programs pre-installed. If anything, this shows that a lot of things have changed between then and now. [Read more…]

ThiefQuest Mac Malware: What You Need to Know | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Tech Support

July 14, 2020 by Tony Whitney

A new ransomware variant has been discovered for macOS. Yes, even Mac/Apple computers can get infected with malware like viruses and RansomWare. Ransomware is a specific type of malware that targets your files and locks them up. It then requests that you send them payment in order to get your files back! Of course, even after you pay there is no guarantee that these criminals will actually unlock your files. The biggest take away from this is that you should be using virus protection on your Apple computer, be it an iMac, Macbook Pro, Mac Pro or Macbook Air. The other important puzzle piece: A good backup. It’s always best to keep from being hit with malware in the first place, but in case you do get hit it’s extremely important to have a solid off-site backup available. A simple USB Hard Drive attached to your computer is not as ransomware can simply lock the files stored there as well. [Read more…]

Why You Need Professional Virus Removal | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

September 17, 2019 by Tony Whitney

Why You Need Professional Virus Removal

“Your computer has a virus.” Such a dreadful five words! We don’t want to come down with a human virus; we’ll feel awful and miss work. But when a virus hits our computer, we could lose valuable information or be vulnerable to attack. Chicken Noodle soup just won’t cut it. [Read more…]

What Is Ransomware? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

February 19, 2019 by Tony Whitney

If you’ve watched the news much over the last few years, you’ve probably heard of Ransomware like NotPetya, WannaCry, and CryptoLocker, but what do you REALLY know about Ransomware? How can you protect yourself against ransomware attacks? Y-Not Tech Services is here to shed light on this cyber tactic and help you protect yourself. [Read more…]

The Best Malware Protection Brands Available | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

February 7, 2019 by Tony Whitney

It’s more important than ever to have adequate protection online. Viruses, malware, hackers, and thieves are everywhere online and if your devices aren’t secured you’ll be the perfect target. To keep your devices protected, let’s look at the Best Malware Protection for each of your devices. [Read more…]

Top Four Ways to Keep Malware Off Your Computer | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge AB

December 25, 2018 by Tony Whitney

A malware infection on your computer is never fun. Lost time, repair costs, data loss, and frustration can all result from a single piece of malware or a virus on your computer. Y-Not Tech Services wants to help you avoid this problem with four tips to keep malware and viruses off your system. [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 October 2020: Why Your Business Needs Managed Services Security | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB IT Help

Why Your Business Needs Managed Services Security

Tools To Protect Yourself Against Cyberattacks in 2020 | A Guest Post from TECHFOOLS

ThiefQuest Mac Malware: What You Need to Know | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Tech Support

Why You Need Professional Virus Removal | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB Computer Repair

Why You Need Professional Virus Removal

What Is Ransomware? | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

The Best Malware Protection Brands Available | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge, AB

Top Four Ways to Keep Malware Off Your Computer | Y-Not Tech Services – Lethbridge AB

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