43% Of All Cyberattacks are Aimed at Small Businesses

43% Of All Cyberattacks are Aimed at Small Businesses Small businesses are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. Despite the common misconception that only large corporations are at risk, small businesses often face significant threats due to their typically weaker security measures.   Small businesses can be easy targets for cybercriminals for several reasons: Weaker […]

Microsoft releases new update for Outlook users following discovery of zero-click threat

  Microsoft releases new update for Outlook users following discovery of zero-click threat    If you are a Microsoft user, you may be one of the 500 million Outlook users who may be at risk due to a significant zero-click remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting most Microsoft Outlook applications. This vulnerability, now patched by Microsoft, did […]

Stay protected with Chromebook’s advanced cybersecurity measures

   Stay protected with Chromebook’s advanced cybersecurity measures   ChromeOS is known for its security features, setting it apart from other operating systems. However, Chromebooks are not completely immune to cyber threats like spyware, ransomware, and other malicious software. These threats can infiltrate your device through phishing scams, downloading harmful apps or extensions, or engaging in risky online […]

Web Page Popup Scams

Fake FBI Popup Warning

     Recently here at PJ Networks, a lot of customers have come to see us because of the same issue: they were browsing the web as usual when they saw a popup claiming they had a virus or there was an issue with their computer. The popup informed them that Microsoft or their computer’s manufacturer […]

Understanding and Managing Windows Updates

Windows Update Restart

     Windows updates. You know them, you hate them, and their annoying little popup on your screen every other day prompting you to install the latest released updates from Microsoft. Always wondering if it’s worth the hassle and bother of having to download the updates, install them, and restart your entire PC. Well, the long […]

Microsoft called you? Probably not.

scams

We just received another call from a client of ours reporting that “Microsoft” had called her and told her that her computer was infected with a virus, and they asked her to allow them to connect into her computer to remove it.  Wisely, since she has heard us warn about scams like this, she refused […]