Great Lakes Computer is always on top of the latest cyber attacks and there’s a new one to beware of – the fake Windows 10 update. Portrayed as a critical update, this ransomware will install an executable .NET file that will infect your computer and...
When you hear about the Dark Web, you may think the very idea is based on fiction, innuendo and fear-mongering. After all, how could it be so bad? It’s as though the boogeyman joined forces with the worst cyber stalker and decided to let loose their evil...
It’s time to get serious about thwarting phishing attempts. While these attacks are increasing in frequency, we can decrease their success rate with just an ounce of prevention. It doesn’t matter how new the approach is, the trick is the same....
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, it’s likely you’re logging in for work while on the move. Whether it’s on your smartphone or laptop, you need to be extra cautious with your internet access during the holidays. Hackers know...
Ransomware is a hot topic these days. We’re seeing it in the headlines far more than we’d like. The trick about digital attacks like this, and most malware attacks in general, is the ever-changing nature of them. The ransomware attacks we saw a year ago...
Hooray! October is here and that means it’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month. You may not be as excited as us, but you should still do your part and be aware of how you interact online. The more interconnected we become online, the more windows of...