Google has been conducting research into browser ad injectors and while the full report isn’t going to be published until May 1st, they have released some interesting bits of information. Ad injectors are programs that insert ads or replace existing ads on webpages you are visiting. The study is being conducted with researches at UC…
Read moreBloatware also known as Junkware, Shovelware or Crapware is the junk that the major computer manufacturers add to your new computer making it horribly bogged down. From Daily Mail, Bloatware can “account for up to 45% of pre-installed software on a new device.” That’s a lot of software you don’t need and likely don’t want…
Read moreWe don’t normally write about threats in the real world, focusing more on the online world, but in this case there’s a real threat coming from the online world – specifically Craigslist locally in the Reno / Sparks area. For those who sell items on Craigslist there has always been a certain amount of risk…
Read moreRather than bombard you with all of the new ramsomware versions that come out (after the success of CryptoLocker there have been far too many copycats to mention) we’ve attempted focused on the new versions that are deviating from the standard either because there are work arounds or their targets / delivery are unusual. This week…
Read moreHow often do you see shorthand that your kids have texted but aren’t sure what it means? We’ve put together a list of some of the more cryptic and concerning shorthand currently being used. IPN – I’m posting nude WTTP – Want to trade pictures? KPC – Keeping parents clueless 99 – Parents gone F2F…
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