Security Security
10 Steps for Dealing with Dangerous Messages
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- Published: Monday, 29 November 2010 18:46
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Compromised Email
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- Published: Monday, 29 November 2010 18:46
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Is Internet Cookie OK?
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- Published: Sunday, 13 April 2008 19:10
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Spammed Email
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- Published: Monday, 29 November 2010 18:46
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What is Ransomware
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- Published: Friday, 29 July 2016 19:10
- Written by Stuart Sherlock

This is serious stuff, so let’s keep the definition simple. We know what ransom is, right? “Ransom” is a sum of payment commonly money, demanded or paid for release of something. Parsing the “ware” part is software installed that would invoke the ransom threat on your data files, folders, or your whole computer. The ransom may start at $500.00 and increase as you refuse or delay to pay the ransom.
Internet Tracking While Browsing
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- Published: Monday, 29 November 2010 18:46
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Do You Have Bloatware?
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- Published: Sunday, 13 April 2008 19:12
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Do Not Do This!
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- Published: Sunday, 13 April 2008 19:10
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You received a phone call from someone with a foreign accent. That person identified themselves as part of the Microsoft support team explaining a severe issue with your computer that need to be fixed. That phone call will attempt to continue to get information and your charge card to "fix the issue". DO NOT DO THIS! This is a scam.
Subcategories
Emails is one of a number of avenues that can a threat to your computer and network.
Internet
Internet activities such as browsing and shopping can be tracked by hackers, advertising companies, and websites.
Malwares & Unwanted Programs
Malwares are malicious software such as Trojan horses, viruses, spywares, and in many cases unwanted programs. They all can and will cause security threat problems.