by The Same Day Computer Team | Nov 2, 2017 | Spyware, Technology, Uncategorized
Viruses are malware, or malicious software, that spreads through your computer and multiplies as it goes. They can slow your computer down, corrupt files, even corrupt the operating system, making it impossible to use your computer. While viruses, generally speaking,...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Nov 1, 2017 | Spyware, Technology
Malware is a very broad term. Basically, it is software that is software that is created to damage your system and/or to get your personal information. A smaller section of malware is malvertisting. This is an ad online with code in it so when you click on the image...
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...
