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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 or...