Just What Exactly IS a Computer Virus and What is Involved?
Virus? Does my computer have a cold or something? Well, it IS an infection, and like the flu virus it does replicate, but this little bug is a specially written, or "coded" program designed to, among other things, corrupt your files and destroy your data. Viruses are created for stealth, and unknowingly launching a malicious program can infect your business with a 'technology disease' that can function as everything from a data monitor to ...
AVOIDING RANSOMWARE
Avast! - Pirates! They're not just on the high seas anymore. The pirates in this new age are Cyber-Buccaneers. And they will pillage and plunder and rifle and loot! Their new tactic, Ransomware! You've heard about it, and lately you've probably seen a lot about it on the news. Atlanta being held hostage. Companies such as Equifax, FedEx, ...