Microsoft SCAM and now IRS SCAM- Don't be fooled by someone calling you saying they are from Microsoft and they have reports your computer is infected. This is a big time scam and they will get your money. Just hang up the phone. Microsoft will not call you, sorry but Bill Gates doesn't want to give you any money. If you have any questions give me a call (386) 214-0010
IMPORTANT!!! Cryptolocker Virus
Everyone please make sure you have a backup in place of all your important files, pictures, music and everything you consider important. Back up these items to an external device and remove the external device from your computer everyday plus backup to one other place (DvD, Cloud) . This virus will infect your computer, encrypt your files and then charge you a ransom to have them restored. That's right!!!!! All your files will be unreadable, unusable, and you will be saying "Help me Henry". I'm not trying to scare you, but I am warning you that lots of folks have had this terrible virus and have either lost all there files or have had to pay $500 or more to get there files back. If you don't believe me just google cryptolocker and see what it's all about. Call me if you have any questions. It's so easy to backup with Carbonite and when you get infected you can restore your files that have been encrypted.
NEW IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!! PLEASE READ NOW
Ransomware Prevention The best way to prevent a ransomware infection is to not rely on just one solution, but to use multiple, layered, solutions for the best possible protection.
1. Security Awareness Training
It’s easier to prevent malware infections if you know what to look for. If you understand the latest techniques cybercriminals are using, the easier it will be to avoid. Know your enemy! Take an active approach to educating yourself by taking a security awareness training course.
2. Internet Security Products to Prevent Ransomware
There are many commercial products that will help you avoid ransomware and all malware infections, but understand that none of them are 100% effective. The cyber criminals are always looking for weaknesses in security products and promptly take advantage of them.
3. Antivirus Software
While antivirus is highly recommended, you should have multiple layers of protection in place. It is not wise to solely rely on antivirus software to keep your PC secure, as it cannot prevent infections from zero-day or newly emerging threats.
Click on this link AV-Test.org to find some of the current best protection from virus/spyware today.
4. AntiMalware Software
Most anti-malware software like MalwareBytes is designed to run alongside Antivirus products, and it’s recommended you have both in place.
5. Whitelisting Software
Whitelisting offers the best protection against ransomware and other malware and virus attacks. Whitelisting software allows only known good software that you approve to run or execute on your system. All other applications are prevented from running or executing, including malware and ransomware.
6. Backup Solutions
In the event of a catastrophic event such as a malware attack, ransomware or complete system failure, it’s essential to have your data backed up. Many have been able to quickly and fully recover from a ransomware attack because their data was backed up and safe. I recommend using one of the following online storage services and an external hard drive at the same time as the best possible backup solution:
Carbonite
Amazon storage
Google drive
OneDrive
ICloud
IMPORTANT!!! Cryptolocker Virus
Everyone please make sure you have a backup in place of all your important files, pictures, music and everything you consider important. Back up these items to an external device and remove the external device from your computer everyday plus backup to one other place (DvD, Cloud) . This virus will infect your computer, encrypt your files and then charge you a ransom to have them restored. That's right!!!!! All your files will be unreadable, unusable, and you will be saying "Help me Henry". I'm not trying to scare you, but I am warning you that lots of folks have had this terrible virus and have either lost all there files or have had to pay $500 or more to get there files back. If you don't believe me just google cryptolocker and see what it's all about. Call me if you have any questions. It's so easy to backup with Carbonite and when you get infected you can restore your files that have been encrypted.
NEW IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!! PLEASE READ NOW
Ransomware Prevention The best way to prevent a ransomware infection is to not rely on just one solution, but to use multiple, layered, solutions for the best possible protection.
1. Security Awareness Training
It’s easier to prevent malware infections if you know what to look for. If you understand the latest techniques cybercriminals are using, the easier it will be to avoid. Know your enemy! Take an active approach to educating yourself by taking a security awareness training course.
2. Internet Security Products to Prevent Ransomware
There are many commercial products that will help you avoid ransomware and all malware infections, but understand that none of them are 100% effective. The cyber criminals are always looking for weaknesses in security products and promptly take advantage of them.
3. Antivirus Software
While antivirus is highly recommended, you should have multiple layers of protection in place. It is not wise to solely rely on antivirus software to keep your PC secure, as it cannot prevent infections from zero-day or newly emerging threats.
Click on this link AV-Test.org to find some of the current best protection from virus/spyware today.
4. AntiMalware Software
Most anti-malware software like MalwareBytes is designed to run alongside Antivirus products, and it’s recommended you have both in place.
5. Whitelisting Software
Whitelisting offers the best protection against ransomware and other malware and virus attacks. Whitelisting software allows only known good software that you approve to run or execute on your system. All other applications are prevented from running or executing, including malware and ransomware.
6. Backup Solutions
In the event of a catastrophic event such as a malware attack, ransomware or complete system failure, it’s essential to have your data backed up. Many have been able to quickly and fully recover from a ransomware attack because their data was backed up and safe. I recommend using one of the following online storage services and an external hard drive at the same time as the best possible backup solution:
Carbonite
Amazon storage
Google drive
OneDrive
ICloud