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The Newest Malware – Fake Windows 10 Update

by Bob Martin | Nov 25, 2019 | Antivirus, Computer Maintenance & Repair, Computer Problems, Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Protection, Data Recovery, Data Security, Malware, ransomware

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...

The Dark Web: What is it and why should you care?

by Bob Martin | Jul 18, 2019 | Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Protection, Data Recovery, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, IT security, Malware, Network Security, phishing

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...

Hackers Build Backdoor into CCleaner App

by Bob Martin | Sep 28, 2017 | Cyber Security, Data Security, IT security, Malware, Network Security, ransomware

A new hack has been announced and it’s affecting over 2 million users. The infected application is called CCleaner and it’s one that even we have mentioned in the past because it’s free and works well to run file clean up to remove clutter from your...

Free Your PC from Malware with These Simple Steps

by Bob Martin | Aug 22, 2017 | Cyber Security, Malware, phishing, ransomware

Malware is a major problem these days. It just takes one click on the wrong link or email and your PC is infected with a virus, spyware, or even ransomware. The tricky part lies in the fact that these infections may sit undetected in your machine for over three...

Move Over Ransomware, Wiperware Is Coming to Town

by Bob Martin | Jul 14, 2017 | Antivirus, Cyber Security, Data Security, IT security, Malware, Network Security, ransomware

We’ve talked a lot about ransomware this year. The WannaCry attack was certainly the most notable, recently. Ransomware is a nasty piece of code that takes your system hostage until you pay the hacker whatever they demand. Then, most people assume, you get the...

An Easter Malware Warning from Homeland Security

by Bob Martin | Apr 11, 2017 | Cyber Security, Malware

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), a division of Homeland Security, published an important warning this morning regarding the upcoming holiday weekend and cybersecurity: As the Easter holiday approaches, US-CERT reminds users to stay aware...

The Newest Malware – Fake Windows 10 Update

The Dark Web: What is it and why should you care?

Hackers Build Backdoor into CCleaner App

Free Your PC from Malware with These Simple Steps

Move Over Ransomware, Wiperware Is Coming to Town

An Easter Malware Warning from Homeland Security

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