Category Archives: Windows XP
Ransomware: The Worst Virus Yet
Of all the computer viruses I’ve seen in nearly 20 years of helping people with their computers, none is nastier than what is known as “ransomware”. There have been several variations, starting with a virus called Cryptolocker. Later versions were … Continue reading
Posted in Backups, Computer, Computer Virus, Malware, PC, Security, Uncategorized, Windows XP
Tagged cryptodefense, cryptolocker, cryptowall, ransomware, virus
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The End of Windows XP
With Microsoft no longer releasing security updates and patches for Windows XP as of April 8, 2014, a lot of clients and friends have been asking me for my advice. They have two questions: 1) “Is it still safe to … Continue reading
Posted in Computer, PC, Security, Uncategorized, Windows XP
Tagged Security, Upgrading, Windows, XP
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