Is it Malware or a Computer Virus? Understanding the Difference

Malware or a Computer Virus

The terms “Malware” and “computer virus” are used interchangeably in the computer world. While most people understand that either will create havoc on your system, they don’t necessarily know the differences between them. Let’s spend a few moments digging deeper to demystify them. Malware is a general term that encompasses all types of malicious software. […]

Why You Should Claim Your Equifax Data Breach Payment

Equifax Data Breach Payment

Capital One’s recent data breach is the latest in a series of attacks that serve to remind us all of the vulnerability of our personal information. The data of more than 100 million people in the United States and Canada was exposed and possibly compromised. Ironically, this new breach occurred shortly after the settlement of […]

10 Ways to Avoid Being the Low-hanging Fruit for Cybercriminals

Cybercriminals

Are you confused about how to handle your company’s IT security? Just when you thought you had it figured out, another horror story about cybercriminals breaks, and you wonder if your system is at risk. As a business owner, it’s important to ask the right questions and have your truth detector tuned in to make […]