Tag: Webroot
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What to do if you’re using Kaspersky security software that is now banned in the U.S.
Webroot Blog – 6.27.24 If you’re using cyber security software from Kaspersky Lab, Inc, you will need to find an alternative solution soon. On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce banned software from the Russian-owned company, saying it posed an unacceptable risk to national security. Source: What to do if you’re using Kaspersky security…
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Tax Season Alert: Common scams and cracked software
Webroot Blog – 2.11.24 OpenText is committed to providing you with the latest intelligence and tips to safeguard your digital life, especially during high-risk periods like tax season. Our threat analysts are constantly monitor the ebb and flow of various threats. One trend that has recently caught our attention is the notable spike in malware-infected…
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Online Romance Scams Take Aim at Your Heart and Identity. Avoid these Red Flags
Webroot Blog – 2.16.23 Online dating scams are on the RiseAccording to the FBI, Americans lost $1 billion in 2021 due to online dating scams; 2022 numbers are expected to be higher. Source: Online Romance Scams Take Aim at Your Heart and Identity. Avoid these Red Flags – Webroot Blog
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Forget the Gym – Start 2023 Right by Getting Your Digital Life in Shape
Webroot Blog – 1.4.22 The welcoming of a new year also welcomes the return of one of the most overused sayings in our shared lexicon: “New Year, New Me!” While there are countless overused resolutions like starting a workout regimen, the new year does provide an opportunity for additional self-improvement that most people never consider…
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The 5 most important rules for online shopping
Webroot Blog – 11.30.22 The end of year holidays mark the busiest time of the year for online shoppers. We’re all rushing around trying to find the right gift that doesn’t break the budget. Throw in family time and stress can get out of hand. Sadly, this time also marks one of the busiest times…
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Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware – Webroot Blog
Webroot Blog – 11.15.22 For the past year, hackers have been following close behind businesses and families just waiting for the right time to strike. In other words, 2022 has been an eventful year in the threat landscape, with malware continuing to take center stage. Source: Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware – Webroot Blog
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World Backup Day reminds us all just how precious our data is
Webroot Blog – 3.25.22 Think of all the important files sitting on your computer right now. If your computer crashed tomorrow, would you be able to retrieve your important files? Would your business suffer as a result? As more and more of our daily activities incorporate digital and online files, it’s important for businesses and…
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The Benefits of Using a VPN on Your Home Network
Webroot Blog – 1.25.22 If you’ve considered using a virtual private network (VPN) at all, it’s likely to establish a secure connection while working remotely or to connect to public networks. But privacy enthusiasts appreciate the benefits of a VPN even from the comfort of their own homes. Depending on your level of comfort with…
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Your password is too predictable
Webroot Blog – 6.25.21 Password predictability is one of the most significant challenges to overall online security. Well aware of this trend, hackers often seek to exploit what they assume are the weak passwords of the average computer user. With a little bit of background information, “brute forcing” a simple password is a straightforward undertaking. Source:…
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Staying a Step Ahead of the Hack
Webroot Blog – 12.11.20 Hackers, never at a loss for creative deception, have engineered new tactics for exploiting the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain: ourselves! Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware. Source: Staying…