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Were you fooled by fake ad-blockers?

Posted on May 3, 2018April 20, 2018 by cynmackley

Were you one of the 20 million people fooled by fake ad-blockers?

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged ad blockers, chrome, extensions, fake extenstions, malware, security1 Comment

Fake friends can be dangerous

Posted on March 5, 2018February 27, 2018 by cynmackley

How fake Facebook friends can load your phone with malware. What you need to watch out for.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, fake friends, malware, security, smartphones, social media, tempting cedarLeave a comment

Microsoft issues patch to disable Intel patch

Posted on February 4, 2018January 30, 2018 by cynmackley

Microsoft has issued a patch to fix a patch for a security flaw.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, In The News, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged intel, malware, meltdown, patches, security, spectre, windowsLeave a 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

The worst phone spyware ever

Posted on January 19, 2018January 17, 2018 by cynmackley

Skygofree may be the worst Android spyware ever. We break down the long list of ways it can spy on you and steal your information.

Posted in Android, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged android, malware, phone malware, skygofree, smartphone, spyware2 Comments

Mac Attack: new bug targets Mac OS X

Posted on January 18, 2018January 17, 2018 by cynmackley

A nasty new bug is attacking Macs. We show you what to look out for and how to fight it.

Posted in Mac OS, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged dns hijacker, mac, malware, max os, security, SoftwareLeave a comment

Is this Kroger coupon real?

Posted on December 12, 2017December 11, 2017 by cynmackley

Is this Kroger coupon real? Probably not. Here's how to spot a fake.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged coupon scams, facebook, facebook scams, Kroger, malware, online safety, scamsLeave a comment

Android Phone Security

Posted on November 24, 2017November 22, 2017 by cynmackley

Your phone is a top target for thieves and malware. Learn how to protect it.

Posted in Android, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged android, locking your phone, malware, phone, security, security apps, smartphone, theft prevention1 Comment

Kaspersky promises changes after hacking fallout

Posted on October 25, 2017October 24, 2017 by cynmackley

Kaspersky labs is fighting back against accusations their software was used to steal classified information.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged hacking, kaspersky, malware, Russia, security, virusesLeave a comment

Is Malwarebytes enough? Do I need Premium?

Posted on October 11, 2017October 10, 2017 by cynmackley

Is Malwarebytes alone enough to protect your PC?

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged antivirus, free security software, malware, malwarebytes, security, SoftwareLeave a comment

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