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What Is The ImageGate Ransomware And How To Stay Safe

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Ransomware attacks have been one of the most dangerous online attacks on computer systems worldwide. This works by encrypting files and the hacker demanding a specific amount of ransom from the user to decrypt the files. Sometimes, ransomware often asks users for a humongous amount of money in exchange of the decryption key. It can be transmitted through sending email links, malicious website link or pop-up advertisements. What Is The ImageGate Ransomware? The pros at the Avast AntiVirus Support recently came across a new malware attack, the ImageGate Ransomware. This embeds malware into image files on social media applications including Facebook and LinkedIn. It exploits the misconfiguration on social media networks and forces the user to download the infected image file. Next, this asks for user interaction and once the download is completed and the file clicked; the PC gets infected with ransomware. It leads to every file on the user’s PC getting encrypted and acces

MOST LETHAL CYBERCRIMES AND HOW TO STAY SAFE

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The year 2017 has been a bit rocky for a number of users connected to various services via the internet. Cybercrime and data theft has been the talk of everyone as ransomware and other malicious online attacks rendered the most secured PC’s open to cyberattacks. Computer systems including government and personal suffered heavy losses of data and online information. We at the AVG AntiVirus Support are here to provide your PC with the best data and online security. Our experts work day and night to offer the best solution for any issue affecting the security of your PC and the data stored inside. All our professionals have been providing outstanding data protection support to all customers for more than 10 years. WHICH ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS CYBERCRIMES THAT CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON MY PERSONAL INFORMATION? Our highly skilled experts at the AVG Support have been providing the best assistance to users for keeping their online information safe. They have come up with a list o

Problems And Risks Involved With Cryptocurrency

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Cryptocurrency refers to the digital asset which has been developed as a medium of exchange using cryptography to secure all financial transactions. This is a sub-category of digital currencies; the first decentralized cryptocurrency was developed in 2009 and was named Bitcoin. In short, cryptocurrency is basically a form of electronic money and unfortunately suffers from some shortcomings. Cryptocurrency has become so popular and the reason behind that is its anonymousness. But; with the increase in the level of technology, cybercriminals have also increased the level of anonymity and techniques to extract the financial and personal information of a user. For more information on what are the risks associated with using cryptocurrency as your preferred method of financial transactions, connect with the Kaspersky AntiVirus Support experts. What Are The Risks And Problems Associated With Using Cryptocurrency For Your Financial Transactions? Our technical veterans at the

Top Facebook Scams To Be Aware Of

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Have you ever come across links to quizzes and competitions on your Facebook profile? These have been shared by billions of users and millions had their personal information become public within seconds of either playing or sharing these links. Many technological experts have researched and found that these have become the latest weapon in the hands of online identity thieves and cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a user’s profile data. What Are The Facebook Scams That I Need To Be Aware Of To Prevent My Information From Getting Leaked Out To Unauthorized Individuals? The experts at the McAfee AntiVirus Support have come up with the list of some of the common Facebook scams that have been going around affecting its users. These look pretty simple and harmless on the outside but come with either an online identity stealing software or Trojan horse infection to infect your computer. We suggest that you pay attention to the information mentioned below and also shar

Effective Tips For A Safer Wi-Fi Connection

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Wireless connectivity has come like a boon to those looking to connect with their friends and family from any part of the world. All one needs is a Wi-Fi enabled device and they can download their favorite videos, applications and audio files within seconds. You can easily connect with your loved ones from any corner of the world without a second’s delay. However, similar to other technologies even Wi-Fi has its weak points that can be exploited by cybercriminals and other information thieves.  Hence, it is advised to keep your home and office Wireless network completely safe from all outside intrusion. How Can I Ensure That I Am Connected To A Wireless Network That Is Completely Secured? The experts at the Avast Antivirus Support have come up with some effective tips to ensure that your smartphone remains safe when connected to a wireless network. Kindly follow the guidelines mentioned below. 1.     Real network We at the Avast Support recommend that you always