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Beware screen-freezing malware

Posted on June 28, 2022June 14, 2022 by cynmackley

Beware screen-freezing malware that convinces you that your PC is locked up.

Posted in Security HelpTagged ad blocker, adware, malware, security, windows1 Comment

Help Me With Chrome Clutter in Windows 10

Posted on March 18, 2022March 7, 2022 by cynmackley
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We troubleshoot a flood of unwanted pop-ups in Chrome.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged adware, chrome pop-ups, unwanted pop-ups, Windows 10Leave a comment

Software… Firmware… Hardware…

Posted on February 9, 2022January 30, 2022 by cynmackley
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What are all of those "Wares" buzzing around your head? I'll explain the difference between software, firmware and hardware and even through in bonus definitions for malware, adware and userware.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up HelpTagged adware, firmware, Games, Hardware, malware, programs, Software, userware3 Comments

These 21 Android Apps Have Malware

Posted on November 10, 2020October 29, 2020 by cynmackley

21 Android game apps with 8 million downloads also contained adware.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged adware, android, android apps, android security, google, malwareLeave a comment

Adware infections jump 463%

Posted on March 3, 2020February 24, 2020 by cynmackley

Adware infections jump 463%, learn how to protect yourself.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged adware, malware, malware attacks, Phishing, quick tips, security, state of malwareLeave a comment

Windows, Chrome most popular adware targets

Posted on December 11, 2019December 3, 2019 by cynmackley

Windows is the number one target for malware, but the number two target may surprise you.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged adware, chrome os, Chromebooks, malware, security, windowsLeave a comment

Ad malware targets iPhone users

Posted on May 22, 2019April 23, 2019 by cynmackley

There's a new malware targeting your iPhone. What to look out for.

Posted in iOS, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged adware, egobbler, ios, iphone, malwareLeave a comment

Don’t fall for this deceptive notice

Posted on February 6, 2018February 2, 2018 by cynmackley

Don't fall for this tricky pop-up scam.

Posted in Android, Security Help, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged adware, android, apps, fake notices, pop-ups, scams, security, smartphone1 Comment

Did you download these malware-loaded apps?

Posted on January 23, 2018January 22, 2018 by cynmackley

Did you down one of the 53 apps loaded with malware that found their way into the Google Play Store? What to look out for.

Posted in Android, Facebook, Security Help, Smartphones, Social MediaTagged adware, android, facebook, ghostteam, malware, smartphone, spywareLeave a comment

What’s Wrong With Webpages?

Posted on November 14, 2016 by cynmackley

We track down the culprit behind a very strange Chrome problem.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged adware, chrome, extensions, links malware, using the internetLeave a comment

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