By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:10:16-05:00May 17th, 2017|
Last week, the so-called WannaCry ransomware virus began infecting computers. It quickly spread across the globe and disrupted critical networks. WannaCry may be the biggest, and most expensive, worldwide ransomware attack to date. Here is how to protect yourself.
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:10:16-05:00May 11th, 2017|
If your Windows computer has bugged you about restarting to apply an update, here is why you should not delay doing so.
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:10:16-05:00April 13th, 2017|
Cybercriminals are using text messages to attack cell phones and deceive people into giving up financial information. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated attack.
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:10:16-05:00January 13th, 2017|
A new scam is fooling even experienced users into divulging their Google login info. The scam uses sophisticated techniques to trick the brain—by using an advanced URL trick. See how it works and spread the word. This trap is worse than most!
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:10:16-05:00December 27th, 2016|
A long history of hacks have exposed Yahoo users to more than their share of privacy exposures. After more than a billion accounts have been compromised, is it safe to trust Yahoo in the future? Learn how to backup and save your data, then delete your Yahoo account.
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:11:03-05:00June 29th, 2016|
When it comes to passwords, we can be our own worst enemy. Remembering a different cryptic password for every site is difficult and confusing. Here’s how to set strong passwords.
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:11:51-05:00June 1st, 2016|
Default user accounts in Windows have administrative-level access. That's fine, it's quite necessary. It is also the number one reason that hackers can compromise Windows computers, installing malware and viruses. Here's how to create alternative accounts and strengthen your personal security.
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:11:51-05:00May 31st, 2016|
Are you unlocking your Windows 10 device with a password? You could be compromising your security. Your password can be
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By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:12:43-05:00October 22nd, 2015|
Elder protection experts Curtis Bailey and Art Maines offer some basic ways to keep hackers from wreaking havoc on your security.
By Ken Charvoz|2020-07-23T10:12:43-05:00July 20th, 2015|
Microsoft has released an update to fix a newly discovered security flaw that could allow “remote code execution” of a computer. The flaw is exploited through documents or webpages with embedded OpenType fonts and was considered critical enough for Microsoft to issue an immediate out-of-cycle patch. All current versions of Windows are affected including Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 and 8.1.
