Phishing sites over 2019—a 640% rise, to be exact. This reflects a year-over-year rise in active phishing sites, but it’s important to keep this (dangerous) threat in context. Want an expert to handle it? Explore our cybersecurity services or call 561-450-8710, 24/7. “Of all websites that host malicious content, phishing historically has been a minority,”…
Zoom Targeted by Hackers
Zoom Video Software Targeted by Hackers With much of the professional world now telecommuting, hackers have taken notice and are finding vulnerabilities within Zoom’s software to hijack online meetings. Over 400 new domains have been registered through Zoom in just the last month, of which many have been found to contain suspicious content or activity. Other…
Protect your Mac from malware
Malware problem is getting worse and now outpaces Windows Malwarebytes just released their latest State of Malware report and things aren’t looking good for Macs. The amount of malware on Macs is outpacing PCs for the first time ever. Computer Medic On Call can help. Learn about our virus removal or call 561-450-8710 any time….
7 Identity Mistakes Hackers Want You to Make
“Hackers”Like most criminals, hackers look for opportunities and weak targets. A hacker doesn’t usually have a specific target in mind. Instead, they want to look for companies that have weak identity and access management: Companies that are vulnerable to their attack. Need help with this? See our cybersecurity services page or call 561-450-8710, 24/7. But…
Is Your Business Prepared for a Security Breach?
A data breach can devastate your business and have real financial and reputational impact. Unfortunately, every organization will experience some type of security event. This could be from an outside attack or from the internal mishandling of sensitive data. Research suggests that the average cost of a data breach is upwards of $3.8M after remediation efforts, fines,…
HOW TO IDENTIFY A DANGEROUS EMAIL
With billions of emails sent every day, there’s a huge opportunity for malware and viruses to find their way into your inbox. While the percentage of emails containing dangerous attachments is relatively low at 2.3 percent, keep in mind that translates to millions of emails. The best defense against malicious content delivered to your inbox is knowing…
Why you should think twice before paying a ransomware demand
Cyber criminals operate outside of the law. There is no guarantee that if you pay the ransom, you will actually receive the promised decryption tool. Moreover, there is no guarantee that the decryptor tool will work. According to a report by the CyberEdge Group, 38.9% of businesses affected by ransomware paid the ransom but lost their…
Why Your Passwords Aren’t Strong Enough
Do you use the same passwords for everything? Or do you have a couple that you interchange? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Most people aren’t aware of how important it is to protect yourself against cyber-attacks. Over the last couple of years, there has been a huge rise in cybercrime, and it’s…
What Is Endpoint Protection, Why Do You Need It?
Today’s enterprises must keep pace with technology to protect their assets—especially any confidential data—from cyber threats. But this is becoming increasingly difficult due to the number of devices that connect to an organization’s network. This raises notable concerns over endpoint protection. Computer Medic On Call can help. Learn about our cybersecurity services or call 561-450-8710…
HOW TO TRANSFER IPHONE PHOTOS TO COMPUTER IN 5 EASY STEPS
In recent years, iphones have become the preferred way to take photographs. In fact, 85% of photographs are taken on smartphones. Industry leaders, like Apple, have taken note and have enhanced their camera on the latest models of the iPhone. Apple’s key selling point on the iPhone 11 Pro Series is the triple-system camera. With updated portrait…
