Tag: cybersecurity
Are Deleted Data Files Ever Truly Deleted

So, are deleted data files ever deleted from your computer? The deleted data may be gone, but it’s not forgotten. Personal computers have become disposable commodities (Ahem. I mean a recyclable commodity). In the early days of personal computing, when PCs were much more expensive, people tended to hold on […]
Tighten Up Your Microsoft Windows Security

When was the last time you took a couple of minutes to tighten up your Microsoft Windows Security? I recently stumbled across a handy tool for Windows users, which will test your system’s security. It is called Windows Baseline Security Analyzer, and you can download it here. The Windows Baseline […]
Getting Hacked Sucks – I Should Have Known Better
Ransomware Think Before You Click It Or Open It

What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a malicious software that stops you from using your computer. The cryptoviral attack prevents assess to your files or applications until you pay a “ransom” to unlock the files. Ransomware works by either locking your screen and or by encrypting your files preventing you from […]