Ransomware Attacks via Google Docs
This past week we have seen yet another deviously creative way the cyber criminals are pushing the latest Ransomware virus out to the public via Google Docs. This new method incorporates part of a daily process for many employees, students or small businesses familiar with Google Docs and is more sophisticated, its delivery anticipating a […]
Continue Reading...Data Hijacker Holds Patient Data Hostage
A critical access hospital in southern Illinois was targeted by holding PHI data hostage. The attacker was an unknown party with access to protected health information. This attacker also threatened to release more data unless a “substantial” ransom payment was made. The 22-bed hospital in Flora, Ill., notified its clinic patients that back on Nov. 2 there […]
Continue Reading...IT Security Expert, Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer Inc. NBC News Interview
NBC News interviews Network Security and Infrastructure expert Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer, Inc.regarding data security and email hacking.
Continue Reading...Microsoft Windows Support Scam Tries to Strike Again! Acadia Technology is a bogus company.
On December 4, 2013, One of our clients received a call that they were convinced was legit. Lucky for them they thought it would be a good idea for their IT Provider to speak with them so they asked this company to contact us in order to proceed. We knew immediately that it was a […]
Continue Reading...BlackBerry Releases Security Advisory
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team Reports a Security Advisory for BlackBerry devices. The security advisory is for a vulnerability that affects the BlackBerry Universal Device Service that installed by default with BlackBerry Enterprise Service versions 10.0 to 10.1.2. In order for a BlackBerry customer to actually be attacked. The attacker must use […]
Continue Reading...Automated Internet Attack Program, Blackhole Author Arrested
The alleged cyber criminal responsible for developing and maintaining the Blackhole automated attack toolkit is arrested. The European Cybercrime Centre, on October 8th announced this monumental arrest. This automated toolkit was responsible for many of the financial attacks aimed at business and individuals. The toolkit was sold on underground hacking forums under a subscription-based business […]
Continue Reading...A Look At The Most Dangerous Computer Viruses Of Today
A virus is a computer’s worst nightmare. As a responsible computer user, it is important for you to make sure that your computer does not get any viruses. The world is plagued with these harmful programs which could destroy your beloved unit. Here are some of the top vicious viruses that your computer could get. […]
Continue Reading...Microsoft Tech Support Scam: Consumer Beware of calls about your Computer…it’s a Scam!
Microsoft Tech Support Scam Uncovered by the FTC A global tech support phone scam operation is uncovered and this is just wrong on so many levels! Microsoft does not call you on the phone to tell you that your computer is at risk! For some of you reading this, it might sound like a joke, […]
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