Whether you have a new computer or are running an older system, we wanted to share our tips for keeping your computer healthy. Here are some simple tips to help you keep your computer running as smoothly as possible.
Tag: Anti-Virus
Windows Support Scams
The most common issue we are hearing from our residential clients is regarding Windows Support Scams. Has this ever happened to you? We present, below, a possible scenario of this occurrence:
Shellshocked
A new security threat has been discovered–Shellshock, also known as the “Bash bug” for affecting the Bash program in Linux and Unix systems. You may have heard of this as it has been compared to Heartbleed, the virus that hacked into data on millions of computers this summer. The main issue that system administrators are experiencing with Shellshock is that it affects “a common bit of code that is used all over the place,” according to Robert Graham, security expert and CEO of Errata Security. Currently, nobody knows exactly how to fix Shellshock and solving the overall problem has been estimated to take months to years, though security companies and even the US Department of Homeland Security have been releasing patches to help aid affected servers. Continue reading “Shellshocked”
Back to School Special! Ends 8/31/14
We’re having a stellar Back to School Special for all you students (and even non-students)! Enjoy 20% off any one Nerd Crossing service from now until August 31, 2014. The secret code: “Nerds Rule” Continue reading “Back to School Special! Ends 8/31/14”
Beware of Fake Windows Tech Support
Hey nerds! A lot of you may have received calls from “Windows tech support,” “Dell tech support” or something similar. Don’t let them dupe you! These are fraudster calls from scamming companies trying to take your money by giving you worthless software, or even sometimes software that’s infected with Trojan viruses. Continue reading “Beware of Fake Windows Tech Support”
How to Back Up Your Data
Treat your computer as though you’re a dancer at a hip hop concert. Back it up. There are hundreds of reasons why you might lose your files. You could have a virus, a hacker, your computer could be too dusty. While there are ways of preventing these, you should also have a plan B, and that’s data backup.
Signs You’ve Been Hacked
To start this off, it’s important to note that if you do discover any of the following signs, you should contact Nerd Crossing immediately. Being hacked is serious business and it could cost you big time. Your computer could break, costing you all your files. Your bank account could be wiped out. Your personal information could be sold online. We’ve discussed how to protect yourself from malware and viruses (link), but here is how you can actually tell if your computer has been hijacked. Continue reading “Signs You’ve Been Hacked”
Have a Nerdy Summer!
Summer is finally here. Cowabunga! The warm sun, the soft sand, all the ice cream you want (it’s hot out, OKAY??), and… no school!
With all that free time, why not take in your computer in for a virus removal and PC tune-up? We’ll wipe away all that nasty malware so your computer is as clear as the summer sky.
And remember, malware and spyware can lead to identity theft, so it’s very important to let the Nerds take care of this! Let us remove your viruses so you can spend your money, worry-free, on all the ice cream you want! 🙂
How to protect from malware
Chances are, you have been a victim of a virus or malware. Whether it was on your computer to gather banking information, view personal files or spam others’ emails, most people have been exposed to some sort of malicious virus, spyware, rootkit, etc.