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...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 24, 2017 | Spyware, Technology, Uncategorized
This will be the first in a series of blogs that focuses on the different forms of cyberattacks. Adware attacks are a very annoying form of malware that sends you pop up ads. Mainly these ads are harmless but some can collect data on you and your activity. Next is...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 23, 2017 | Technology, Uncategorized
Microsoft added a bunch of new features for their Fall Creators Update, which came out last week (see blog). If you are excited to see what is coming on the new update, make sure that you have your updates turned on and your computer plugged in. This update, being...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 20, 2017 | Spyware, Technology, Uncategorized
As if the breach wasn’t bad enough, hackers have started a new phishing scam. Having sensed our hesitance to do anything online, they have taken to the phones. They call trying to pass themselves off as an Equifax officer or one of their competitors, TransUnion...
