There are many different types of malicious threats out there: viruses, scareware, backdoors, worms, and ransomware. To learn more about all of them, check out our “Virus Lab” here. Today, we want to focus on ransomware, because it’s on the rise – and it’s scary! Keep reading to learn more.
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Some of our FixMeStick team members are stepping out from behind their computer screens and taking the spotlight. They’ve offered to share personal cybersecurity recommendations, as well as what inspired them to join the fight for cybersecurity. Let’s hear from the awesome people behind the products! Marty Algire, Co-founder and CEO What do you find…
Recently, the cybersecurity world was shocked by the exposure of a tech support scam that allegedly conned elderly folks out of over $1.3 million dollars. Believe it or not, these types of scams have cheated senior citizens out of approximately $2.9 billion annually! Keep reading to learn how to tell if you’re speaking with FixMeStick or a tech support scam.
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When it comes to using computers, the most frustrating thing is encountering an unexpected error and suddenly losing access to all your stored information – photos, applications, documents, all lost because of a single malfunction, or even worse, ransomware locks your computer. In this article, we will outline the importance of backing up your computer, and the most secure methods to do so!
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Did you know that in 2020, virtual private networks (VPNs) were being used by at least 26% of ALL internet users? VPNs are a huge market, with an estimated worth of almost $20.1 billion. Today, we’re going to explain what they are, if you need one, and our recommendation for what VPN to try!
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This month marks FixMeStick’s 10th birthday, and we’ve got a few goodies in store for you! How much do you think you know about the history of FixMeStick? Check out our trivia quiz to test your FixMeStick birthday knowledge!
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With Covid-19 continuing to affect the world around us, many of us are increasingly concerned about our safety, both physically and digitally (and rightfully so!). As we continue to adapt to these times, so too do cybercriminals. Test your Covid-19 cybersecurity knowledge with our latest trivia quiz.
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One of the most common questions we’re asked is how to speed up a slow computer. After all, having a computer that’s slow when it starts up or when you want to run a program is super frustrating. Keep reading for how to fix a slow computer!
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If you’ve read “How to Fix a Slow Computer 101” you can be confident your computer is virus-free. But what do you do if your computer is still slow? In the second part of our ‘How to Fix a Slow Computer’ series, we’ll show you slow computer fixes for a slow, cluttered computer.
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Is your computer still not as fast as you’d like after trying the solutions in “How to Fix a Slow Computer 101” and “How to Fix a Slow Computer 202“? This is the final part of our ‘How to Fix a Slow Computer’ series that can save you a trip to the computer store or a technician!
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The FixMeStick is the world’s best-selling virus removal device. But does that mean you no longer need antivirus software? No. The FixMeStick works in partnership with antivirus. So what antivirus should you use? Will a free software do the job or should you invest more? We answer all your questions below!
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Whether you’re looking to replace your old, slow computer, or save money by breathing a new life into your computer, the StartMeStick is a great solution. You can keep your computer, save money, and reduce waste with the StartMeStick! We’re here to answer all of your questions so you understand what the StartMeStick does, and whether it’s right for you.
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Welcome to the FixMeStick HQ! Have you ever wondered exactly what goes into making the FixMeStick or the StartMeStick? These tiny USBs are jam packed with technology and have a great team supporting them – all out of our office here in Montreal, Canada. Here’s a sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes process that bring you our award-winning devices!
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is an internationally-recognized campaign first launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2004. To celebrate, this week, we will be sharing what we use at our FixMeStick office for cybersecurity.
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We know it can be tough to keep up with the latest tech terms and lingo. Whether you’re a straight-A computer whiz or just learning how to read ‘tech’. ‘Back-to-school’ is the perfect time to review your cybersecurity ABCs!
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Earlier this year, we published a series of blog posts on how to stay safe online. Now we want to see how much you learned!
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Online shopping is convenient, but comes with online risks. In Part 1 of our Holiday Safety Series we showed how to secure your email to avoid phishing scams and hacking. In this Part 2: how to minimize the risks of shopping online.
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Each year, thousands of email accounts are compromised due to poor security, and with the holidays just around the corner, scammers are gearing up to cheat you out of your personal and financial information using any methods at their disposal. Whether it’s through email scams or planting malware onto your computer, scammers are constantly finding ways to steal your information.
Instead of falling victim to scams this holiday season, here are 6 tips on how you can make sure your email account is as secure as it can be.
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When it comes to your passwords, everyone knows the do’s and don’ts of maintaining basic online security: keep your password at least 8 characters long, include some numbers and symbols – it’s pretty straightforward, but it’s not the only thing you can do for your cybersecurity.
There are several ways in which cybercriminals are able to get your passwords. Whether it be through malware, stealing, or simply guessing, cybercriminals are getting better and better at cracking your codes. This is where multi-factor authentication comes in!
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We’ve shared some of the latest shopping scams that have popped up in recent months. This week, we’ve created an exciting new quiz to test your knowledge of shopping scams!
How ready are you to shop until you drop? Scroll down to try the quiz and see how many scams you can spot from the real deals.
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