by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 31, 2017 | Spyware, Technology, Uncategorized
This is a newer term than phishing but still one we have all heard. Pharming: While similar to phishing it is different. This is a where hackers make a convincing looking website or ad. After clicking on the website or ad they request your log in information and...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 30, 2017 | Spyware, Technology, Uncategorized
This is a term we have all heard but what does it mean? Phishing: This is an attempt, usually through the email, to get your information. The hackers set up an email that is supposed to look like it’s from someone you know. Signs of a phishing scam: 1: There are...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 27, 2017 | Spyware, Technology, Uncategorized
Spoofing is when hackers manipulate the caller ID on your phone to make you believe that they are from one place when they really are just criminals trying to steal your information. Lately spoofers have been trying to call you from your own number! Here are a few...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 26, 2017 | Spyware, Technology, Uncategorized
Drive by Downloads: This is the way that most malware is installed, accidentally. Cybercriminals can hide their malware anywhere! It could be an ad, a link, a pop up, or anything. Keylogger: This malware logs every key stroke you make on your computer even...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 25, 2017 | Spyware, Technology
The Equifax data breach was front page news while the Yahoo data breach didn’t get as much attention. Why is that? And what exactly is a data breach? A data breach is a hacker logging into a secure system and stealing information. In the case of Equifax this...
