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I Need a Good Virus Program

Posted on January 14, 2023January 8, 2023 by cynmackley
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We help a reader find a good program to remove malware.

Posted in Computer Terms, Free Downloads, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged malware, malwarebytes, virusLeave a comment

Foreign Language Pop-Ups

Posted on January 8, 2023January 1, 2023 by cynmackley
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We troubleshoot suspicious pop-ups.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged Computers, malware, PCs, unwanted pop ups, using the internet, Windows 11Leave a comment

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

Can I fix ransomware at home?

Posted on June 18, 2022July 13, 2022 by cynmackley

Is there a home remedy for ransomware? We break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged malware, ransomware, reset windows, restore windows, safe mode, securityLeave a comment

Watch out for this Amazon scam

Posted on May 13, 2022April 30, 2022 by cynmackley

Don't fall for this Amazon scam. See what to look out for.

Posted in Security Help, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged amazon, fraud, malware, scams, smartphones3 Comments

Majority of Smartphones Sold in 2021 are Vulnerable to This Attack

Posted on May 5, 2022April 22, 2022 by cynmackley
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Two-thirds of smartphones sold in 2021 have a flaw in their chips that could allow a hacker to eavesdrop on your phone.

Posted in Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged android phones, malware, security1 Comment

Phone Security Apps Have Malware

Posted on April 22, 2022April 8, 2022 by cynmackley
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A malware that can drain your bank account managed to sneak onto $15,000 Android phones disguised as a phone security app. But instead of keeping your phone safe from malware, it takes control and tricks you into disclosing your private information.

Posted in Android, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged malware, phone malware, securityLeave a comment

Cleaner App Hid Banking Malware

Posted on March 13, 2022February 23, 2022 by cynmackley
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The security experts at ThreatFabric issued a warning about banking malware hidden in an app that was downloaded more than 50,000 times from the Google Play store.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, SmartphonesTagged android, banking malware, malwareLeave a comment

Tricky Malware Targets Bank Customers

Posted on March 6, 2022February 20, 2022 by cynmackley
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A dangerous malware has targeted the customers of more than sixty prominent businesses, including major banks.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged malware, security, tcikbotLeave 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

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