It’s been a busy week for hackers! A group of hackers from Russia have been discovered to have stolen and published the passwords and associated emails of 5 MILLION Gmail, Yandex and Mal.ru accounts. Though it’s not clear how they hacked into the systems, it is most likely due to phishing and weak passwords, just like the celebrity iCloud hacking scandal that we previously wrote a blog about. Continue reading “5 Million Gmail Accounts Hacked”
Tag: Computer Tips
iCloud Hack
If you’ve paid any attention to the news this past week, you’d have heard that dozens of celebrities’ iCloud accounts were hacked into. Hundreds of personal photos were then shared over the internet to a swarm of viewers, in a clear violation of privacy. You may be wondering how this could have happened. Well, unfortunately, fairly easily. Continue reading “iCloud Hack”
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 Protect Your Kids Online
The Internet: It’s fun, full of information, and ensures that parents are constantly living in fear. Remember the good old days when you sat on the carpet in front of the TV and your parents didn’t have to worry about it filling your head with adult thoughts? Today, children have access to the entire world via the internet. At home, at school, even on phones. So how do you protect your little ones from the dark arts? Continue reading “How to Protect Your Kids Online”
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.
How to keep your computer clean and why it’s important
It’s time for spring cleaning! Sweep underneath your rugs, get around to Windexing and make sure your computer is dust-free. We all know that our files should be cleaned out, but did you know that the physical maintenance of your computer can help its longevity? The cleaner your machine, the less computer repair you’ll need. Before you begin your anti-dust crusade, make sure to shut down and unplug your computer. Then, grab your tools: Compressed air, a screwdriver (if needed to open up your computer) and a clean, soft paintbrush or makeup brush. DO NOT use a vacuum for the inside of your computer. (We’re looking at you, hobbyists!) Once you’ve opened your computer, spray the compressed air from the top to the bottom. Make sure to hold the can upright. If you don’t, liquid may come out and could cause computer damage. Then, take your brush and gently sweep through, getting out anything that may have been cornered or missed. Gently close your computer and clean up your workspace around it. General maintenance and cleaning will help the longevity of your machine and will save you money (and time) (and energy) (and grief). If your computer is not well maintained, you’ll be calling Nerd Crossing sooner than you had hoped!