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QuestionHow do I avoid ransomware?
Mitch HarrisMitch Harris is an IT Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.
IT ExpertKeep your operating system and software up-to-date. Also, pay close attention to anything you install, as well as any prompts that pop up on your screen. -
QuestionHow do I avoid ransomware on the web?Mitch HarrisMitch Harris is an IT Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.
IT ExpertDon't respond to alerts requesting a phone number or asking to install software. Most of these are bogus. -
QuestionAre ads in my security software harmful?Mitch HarrisMitch Harris is an IT Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.
IT ExpertProbably not. If you're relying on free security software, the company is probably making money through other means, like advertising. Don't try hide from these ads—the better they know what you like, the more accurate (and less annoying) your ads will be. Learning how to deal with legitimate ads and how to avoid illegitimate ads is an excellent way to avoid malware. -
QuestionIs there any free antivirus software for Windows 10?Mitch HarrisMitch Harris is an IT Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mitch runs his own IT Consulting company called Mitch the Geek, helping individuals and businesses with home office technology, data security, remote support, and cybersecurity compliance. Mitch earned a BS in Psychology, English, and Physics and graduated Cum Laude from Northern Arizona University.
IT ExpertWindows 10 actually includes excellent anti-virus software like Windows Defender and Microsoft Security. However, third party software often disables these programs.
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