Crypto Viruses, aka Ransomware: This is a form of malware which infects a computer and then restricts the user from accessing files on their system. The wrinkle is that the malicious software doesn’t stop there; the next step is that the creator of the malware demands a ‘ransom’ in order for the restriction to be […]
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Ed’s Bytes: Are You in a Fog About the Cloud?
There have been numerous recent references to the “Cloud,” including its prominent role in one of this summer’s movies, but does anyone really know what the Cloud is and what it does? Fear not, as we attempt to give you a layman’s crash course in all things cloud. For years, most computer users have backed […]
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What is my next computer going to look like? Will it be a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone? The world of computers is evolving at an ever-increasing rate, and in many ways our old ideas of what constitutes a computer are changing. Recently, a client showed me her new phone and asked if she really […]
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Who’s Really Calling?
“Hello, I am calling from Microsoft regarding some problems we’ve detected with your computer. There are a number of viruses, worms and malware which have infected your system. We need to access your computer to remove the infected files.” Or… “I am contacting you because you use the Windows operating system, and we have detected […]