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Malware Seeks to Turn Your Computer to a Bot | Apple Valley Computer

Malware Seeks to Turn Your Computer to a Bot

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerOctober 15, 2022

A Plus Computer provides updates on the dynamic world of malware. Malware, viruses, spyware, and adware are terms most of us are acquainted with. Be ready for botnets now. A bot is a single computer that has been compromised and starts operating under the control of the hacker. A group of compromised computers that are…

Smart Homes in 2017: Why Security Matters

Smart Homes in 2017: Why Security Matters

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerFebruary 4, 2019

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, tech journalists were excited by the prospect of smart home automation, which is set to have its breakthrough year in 2017. If you have thought about welcoming smart appliances and other devices into your Apple Valley home, 2017 would be a good starting point; nonetheless, you…

Cybercrime Groups Are More Active During the Holiday Season | Data Backup

Cybercrime Groups Are More Active During the Holiday Season

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerDecember 10, 2018

Online retail activity tends to be higher during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but this does not stop millions of Americans from extending their internet shopping throughout December. The holiday shopping season is highly anticipated not just by consumers but also by cybercrime groups who specialize in identity theft. If you suspect that your desktop,…

Protecting Your Home Network Against Russian Hackers | Computer Repair

Protecting Your Home Network Against Russian Hackers

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerNovember 5, 2018

Information security analysts monitoring the situation ahead of the midterm elections in the United States have determined that hackers working on behalf of the Kremlin intend to continue interfering with the American democratic process, and one of their proven strategies involves taking advantage of unsecured home networks. For the most part, cyber attacks perpetrated by…

Your Home Network May Be Riskier Than You Think | Apple Valley Computers

Your Home Network May Be Riskier Than You Think

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerAugust 22, 2018

If you are like many Americans, your home network has been configured with minimal regard for security, and this is an issue that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is really concerned about. A recent alert issued by the cybercrime division of the FBI is warning Americans about the dangers of the Internet of Things, more…

Laptops and the Risk of "Evil Maid" Attacks | Victorville Computer Repair

Laptops and the Risk of “Evil Maid” Attacks

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerMay 9, 2018

In computer security circles, there is a growing consensus about the growing complexity of modern exploits and vectors of attack. There was a time when IT security experts could easily determine or detect if someone had tampered with a laptop; however, the sophisticated threats in use these days make this determination more difficult, particularly in…

How to Tell When You've Been Hacked | High Desert Computer Repairs

How to Tell When You’ve Been Hacked

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerApril 16, 2018

Ransomware attacks, one of the latest trends in cybercrime, are not subtle at all. Hackers who intrude upon networks for the purpose of infecting them with ransomware make it a point of letting their victims know that their data has been compromised and that it could be destroyed unless a ransom payment is made. When…

The Importance of Securing Smart Home Automation Networks | Victorville Networking

The Importance of Securing Smart Home Automation Networks

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerMarch 5, 2018

If you have installed at least one smart device or appliance in your household, the chances are that your smart home automation network will continue growing as you add more devices in the future, and this implies a greater security risk. Each time you connect a new device to your home network, you are essentially…

The Dangers of Online Shopping During the Holidays | High Desert Personal Computers

The Dangers of Online Shopping During the Holidays

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerDecember 15, 2017

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday already behind us, retailers across the United States are looking forward to the rest of the holiday shopping season, which is poised to break sales records previously set in 2016. On Cyber Monday alone, sales were expected to surpass the $3.5 billion mark, which is what happens when 49…

Can Celebrities Infect Your Computer With Malware? | Apple Valley PC Repair

Can Celebrities Infect Your Computer With Malware?

Our NewsBy Apple Valley ComputerOctober 17, 2017

Daily cyber threats continue to make the internet a very dangerous place for your personal and business computing devices, particularly when you are browsing the web and searching information about your favorite celebrities. The greatest danger for internet users is when they search for free MP3 audio files featuring their favorite musicians; when unsuspecting users…

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