Posts Tagged "hackers"

By ringageek on Jun 3, 2014 in Smart Phone | 0 comments

Most of the articles I write about in regards to spam and virus infections are usually related to the Windows operating system. It is true that these platforms are still getting their fair share of virus infections but there is a new game in town. Hackers are now hitting the Android platform headfirst and infections are becoming extremely common. In the past, there have been numerous attempts at attacking the Android platform but the attacks were never considered to be wide spread. That is not the case anymore.   The problem with this new infection is that it comes from a simple text message. This simple text message that can be sent from someone you know that is infected will turn your phone into a miniature botnet sending out infected text messages to everybody in your address book. The bad news is that it does it relentlessly over and over again.   By comparison, I-Phones and Windows phones are not as likely to get these infections and are not targeted as frequently. The App store at Apple is much more secure and is monitored more closely then the Google Play store. Google does try to quickly remove any infected apps that it finds on its system. Sometimes they are not found until the damage is done.   In addition to the Malware that can send out spam text messages, there is also a version of the FBI virus going around that can attack Android phones. This Malware works in similar fashion to the PC version by locking down your phone with the FBI warning message. You would be surprised how many people think that this is a real warning and actually pay the ransom. That is what the crooks bank on. If you ever receive a warning on either your PC or Android device about one of these alerts do not attempt to pay the piper. It is most definitely a fake.   This Malware is usually delivered through malicious websites that you visit with your smart phone. It is part of the Koler Ransomware family of infections that targets your phone. I assure you that the message is bogus but it will lock you out of your phone...

By admin on Oct 9, 2012 in Security | 0 comments

It wasn’t until a few years ago that we had to start really worrying about hackers. As the Internet age evolved, numerous individuals started working hard to break into home computers and install harmful viruses and controls. At first, there weren’t many ways consumers could protect themselves from these hackers, but over the years, tech-savvy individuals have learned efficient ways to combat these malicious hackers and their viruses. In order to stop by viruses and hackers dead in their tracks, it’s best to be aware of how to protect your computer from intrusions. Read on to learn four simple ways you can protect your computer from hackers. Update your software on a regular basis I know how annoying it is to have a pop-up message remind you that it’s time to update your computer, but keep in mind, updating your computer is one of the most effective ways to protect your computer from viruses. In fact, there are many new hacking tricks that are created every day, and your computer must be updated on a regular basis to know how to manage these up-and-coming threats. Update your computer whenever your computer reminds you to and make sure an anti-virus program is set to automatically update itself. If you regularly update your computer, the chances of it getting infected will go down significantly. Install anti-virus protections This goes without saying, but then again, it must be emphasized: If you don’t already have anti-virus software installed on your computer, you’re basically asking a virus or hacker to come along and infect your computer. There are a lot of anti-virus programs out there, so it’s best to do some research into the right ones for you and your computer. Don’t worry about the anti-virus programs being too expensive, either. There are a number of free anti-virus programs that are worth a consideration. As I’ve already said, make sure to do your research before you settle on one. Automatically delete strange-looking emails I get hundreds of emails a day and sometimes those emails come from weird email addresses or contain awkward subject lines. If you receive a strange email, don’t even bother to open the email; do yourself and your computer a favor...