SpireTech does not use any SolarWinds software. However, the longer-term effects of this hack are likely not going to be known for a while - if at all - because SolarWinds was used by...
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Trickboot malware can persist after complete reinstallation
Evolved from Emotet and Trickbot malware, Trickboot has the ability to modify your computer’s firmware – basically, the portion of code that lives in chips in your motherboard – to survive even after a complete wipe and...
Cybersecurity for small business: Ransomware
used with permission from FTC.gov., by Andrew Smith, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Mention the word “ransomware” at a meeting of small business owners and you’ll feel the temperature in the room drop by 20 degrees. A ransomware attack is a chilling...
Online scammers cost time and money. Here’s how to fight back.
used with permission from Microsoft On the Issues, by Athima Chansanchai A message pops up on your screen. It screams that your computer is at risk or has been infected by a virus. Or, you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from tech support. And then,...
How to Detect Malware Symptoms
used with permission from Microsoft Safety & Security Center If your computer starts to behave strangely, you might be experiencing spyware symptoms or have other unwanted software installed on your computer. Here are a few tips on how to detect malicious...
Chat With a Hacker
Researchers at AVG got an interesting visitor while analyzing a virus. The virus programmer popped in for a chat. In the AVG labs, they had installed a virus (that impostors itself as an instructional video for the new video game, Diablo 3) to take a look at what it...