The leaves are changing, the sun is setting sooner, the wind is getting cooler and you’re probably grabbing the sweaters from the other closet. However, ransomware has never been hotter! Fall is officially upon us in the Northern hemisphere. With the days becoming shorter, the darkness descending hours earlier and the temperatures dropping, you might not be too happy that autumn has arrived.
Happy Grandparents Day!
After all the love they have dedicated to you, this is a great opportunity to appreciate and express how you are thankful to your grandparents.
Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September after Labor Day in the United States. It is an observance and not a public holiday.
It’s time to get back to school. ZoneAlarm brings you 10 tips to help ease the stress and smooth the transition for your family. But before that… here is the tip of the tips! Can you imagine having your kids’ homework, essays and all other school files taken hostage for a ransom? What if they accidentally click on a suspicious link or open an undesired attachment when downloading that super educational app?
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) strives for a safer, stronger Internet for all Americans by responding to major incidents, analyzing threats, and exchanging critical cyber security information with trusted global partners. The organization’s Security Tip named “Avoiding Phishing Attacks” explains how to avoid being a victim and what to do if you become a victim.
You can reduce potential damage to your PC by paying attention to when attackers are most likely to strike. Monday may be our least favorite day of the week, but Thursday is when you should watch out for cyber criminals, researchers say. That’s what reports CSO, the security news portal that writes about threats and cyber attacks, and which is affiliated with IDG, the world’s leading tech media company.
