Computer threats have been around for decades. In fact, one of the first computer viruses was detected in the early 70s. Technology has come a long way since then, but so have online threats: Spyware, ransomware, virus, trojans, and all types of malware designed to wreak havoc. Here’s how different types of malware work and […]
Know these types of malware to stay protected
How do I safely download applications for Mac?
In an earlier post I spoke about how easy it is to infect your Mac. There, I stressed the importance of downloading software only from websites belonging to major publishers and a few select others. Because this is the the critical first step in keeping your Mac (and your data) safe on the internet, here’s the basic list again:
How to infect your Mac 101
It must be stressed, we’ve found both scenarios below to be true amongst our clientele. In some cases, they’ve predicted the steps in the danger column almost exactly. So, without further delay, continue reading and consider that messing up your Mac is not too difficult for you to achieve.