With the Windows EMET (Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit) program you can protect your computer from “exploits” in addition to other anti-virus software, especially if your computer has older versions of programs that are vulnerable to these exploits. The program handles and mitigates malicious exploits that can exist in common and essential programs and files on […]
PC Runs Security Tips
PC Runs security tips can help you with being a wise computer user by offering you a select few posts about DIY computing so that you can keep a smooth & safe running computer environment and therefore a smoother running life!
Setting up Microsoft Passport from a Microsoft Account (MSA)
If you need to know how to set up a Microsoft Passport using your Microsoft account, this video will give you simple, easy to follow instructions on how to do that. The video gives you a visual guide on how to set up a Passport. A simple walk through will show you how to do […]
Best Ways to Protect Against Computer Viruses
Some ways to lessen the risk of a virus is to make sure you use your user accounts not administrator accounts for daily activities. Make sure you use the highest user account control settings. Use antivirus with web protection. Java should be updated daily and allow automatic updates that you can confirm installation. As well […]
Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Major Changes
Windows 10 is updating including improvements in security using Windows Defender. Windows Hello will allow you to login to websites with your face being recognized. Business Networks protection separating business and personal information will be happening. Windows Ink will allow you to use handwriting to interact with apps including Microsoft Office. Some scheduling updates and […]
TeamViewer Hacked, Uninstall NOW! Bank Accounts Drained!
The popular application TeamViewer has been compromised. Hackers have found an exploit that allows them to gain access remotely to your computer and log into your banking and paypal accounts to withdraw money. Tune in to the video to learn more. Key Takeaways: Hackers have been remotely accessing the computers of users who have TeamViewer […]
2015 Forecast: increased computer virus activity. Are you prepared?
In 2015 we should expect to see more computer viruses attacking our computers in various ways. To prevent computer viruses from attacking your computer, Mike says you should install HitmanPro. Alert with Cryptoguard because it lacks the weaknesses of other security programs. If you need help installing it bring it to Mike’s computer repair and […]
DHS Offers Its Unsolicited ‘Help’ In Securing The Internet Of Things
Are you someone who cares about your internet security? Recently DHS (Department of Homeland Security) have offered their own way to help secure internet policy! They have begun urging companies to accelerate production to weed out cyber security threats. Click here to Find out if any of you might be at risk of cyber security […]
Use a virtual credit card for safer online shopping (Tech Minute)
Virtual credit cards are useful in today’s high-tech world to protect your account from hacking while shopping online. Virtual cards are linked to your accounts and have their own expiration date and privacy code. Several US banks, such as Bank of America and Citi, offer this service. Privacy.com also creates virtual cards that you can […]
Movie Theater Security Guards Assault Women, Claim They Were Pirating Movie
A Toronto woman was injured when trying to leave a showing of “The Magnificent Seven” when a private security guard tackled her. He did so because he believed that the woman was trying to pirate the movie, even though she was leaving in the middle of it. When the cops did not arrive, the woman […]
NSA Zero Day Tools Likely Left Behind By Careless Operative
Investigations are underway about the apparent leak at NSA. Hacking tools developed by the NSA were discovered and published by a group called the “Shadow Brokers”. That is putting sensitive materials into the hands of the public. The NSA is no stranger to leak, having had to deal with the Edward Snowden scandal a couple […]
