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Best Black Friday Hardware, Software, and Security Deals for IT Pros

The shopping season is finally here. That’s right, Black Friday deals and offers are already live at popular online retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, the Microsoft Store, and more. This means that it’s the best opportunity to purchase all kinds of technology products such as Wi-Fi routers, printers, laptops, peripherals, security cameras, antivirus software,...

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Avast Gets New Ransomware Shield to Protect Small Businesses

Avast has launched a new Ransomware Shield to protect small businesses and organizations from ransomware attacks. The new solution prevents unauthorized programs from editing, deleting, or encrypting files and folders stored on Windows and macOS devices. Avast is a popular security solution that helps users to protect their computers from malware and viruses. In addition…

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German Cybersecurity Office BSI Issues Security Warning About Kaspersky Antivirus

German federal cybersecurity agency BSI has warned its citizens against using antivirus products from Russian-based Kaspersky Lab. The security agency has issued a statement today saying that the Kaspersky antivirus software could be exploited in launching cyberattacks amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The advisory did not accuse Kaspersky Lab of any specific security violations,…

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Norton 360 Antivirus Suite Adds Optional Crypto Mining

Norton has released a new update for its Norton 360 security suite that allows users to mine Ethereum cryptocurrency directly within the application. The cyber security company claims that the Norton Crypto feature is secure and reliable, but it is currently facing backlash for bundling a cryptocurrency mining program with its antivirus service. For those…

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Pricing Plans

Microsoft recently announced that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will soon be available in two plans: P1 and P2. In this article, I will look at how the two plans compare. With Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices being the most common target for cyber criminals, malware and threats are continuously improving and evolving. In the…

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Windows Defender Certified by AV-Test and Outperforms Much of the Competition

In something of a turnaround, Windows Defender is now matching and outperforming many free and commercial antivirus solutions.

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Microsoft April Updates Cause Issues for Some Users

Microsoft’s April updates for Windows cause performance and authentication issues for some users.

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Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10 FCU

In this Ask the Admin, Russell Smith explains how Controlled Folder Access can help protect users against ransomware.

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Ransomware Is Indiscriminate — Secure Your Systems Now

Russell Smith explains how attackers target businesses indiscriminately and outlines some steps for securing your devices.

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6 Steps to Prevent WannaCrypt and Other Ransomware

Take a look at the steps which, when taken together, should minimize your risks of being successfully attacked by ransomware such as WannaCrypt, CryptoLocker, and a plethora of other variants that are ravaging businesses of all sizes around the world.

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