» viruses http://cetofnc.com/wordpress Wed, 16 May 2012 15:38:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Tomorrow is World Backup Day! http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2012/tomorrow-is-world-backup-day/ http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2012/tomorrow-is-world-backup-day/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:31:36 +0000 admin http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/?p=286 Tomorrow, Saturday March 31st, is World Backup Day! It’s not whether or not your computer will crash, it’s when. Are you files and important documents backed up? Backing up is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent a catastrophe. Find out more at http://www.worldbackupday.com/

]]> http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2012/tomorrow-is-world-backup-day/feed/ 0 Increase in Phishing Attacks Reported http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2012/increase-in-phishing-attacks-report/ http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2012/increase-in-phishing-attacks-report/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:03:47 +0000 admin http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/?p=258 There has been a significant increase in phishing attacks on both PCs and Macs. Read the full story from Ed Bott of ZDNet at http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/new-wave-of-phishing-attacks-serves-malware-to-pcs-and-macs/4648?tag=nl.e539

]]> http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2012/increase-in-phishing-attacks-report/feed/ 0 Can my Cell Phone get a Virus? http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2011/can-my-cell-phone-get-a-virus/ http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/computer-news-2011/can-my-cell-phone-get-a-virus/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:35:31 +0000 admin http://cetofnc.com/wordpress/?p=200 blackberryI have often been asked if a cell phone can get infected with a virus, much like computers do.

Computer viruses are debilitating programs written by individuals with the intent of causing problems for other users. There are thousands of viruses launched over the past few years, with many causing severe issues for the unfortunate people that downloaded them. Most viruses are sent via email attachments, but many viruses are downloaded unknowingly with music files or online video games.

So, can your phone get a virus? YES! Although it is highly unlikely at this point in time, keep in mind that anything connected to the Internet, with the ability to download data, can get a virus.

Tim Grier
CET of NC.com

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