CryptoLocker protectionComputer criminals have a new weapon in their arsenal, a malwarecalled CryptoLocker that is being distributed across the world viaphishing scam messages. When a computer is infected, all importantpersonal/business files (.doc, jpg, ppt, pst, etc) are encrypted. Theattacker is the only one who knows the decryption key and asks thevictim for a ransom that must be payed with Bitcoins within 72 hours.Apart from advising you to keep your anti-virus up to date, to runregular backups and to exercise caution with e-mails containingattachments and links, we offer an additional security... read more
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) has two main focuses: to cloak and encrypt your digital signal, making your online activity indecipherable to anyone, and deflecting your IP address to appear it originates from a different machine/location/country. Increasing interest in internet privacy, and frustration of digital tracking has made use of VPN’s all the more desirable. Here are seven reasons you may want to consider a VPN.The coffee shop Wi-Fi and the Hotel free internet are neither safe nor confidential. Signals are broadcast for anyone savvy enough to eavesdrop. Junior hackers... read more