Your complex password on the web is the single most important thing you can do to protect your privacy and security on the web

You’re on the web so let’s keep you safe. The password you use is the first action you can take to help keep your accounts safe and secure. Passwords like “cowboys99” or something similar is just not safe. According to Microsoft, using a complex password on all your online accounts and on your business network will help to prevent you from being easily hacked.

We’ve all seen it. Have you received a friend request from somebody on Facebook or other social account that you thought was already a friend? Sure, you have. I see this every week. Having a complex password is your first line of defense on the internet. Use my personal set of rules to create your online passwords and you will be going a long way to protect your online accounts and your privacy.

To have a complex password, you need to follow this set of rules. These rules make things a little difficult for you – including remembering your password. I understand but please do this to help keep you safe online.

Passwords must meet these requirements from the following six categories:

• Your password must not contain a word
• Passwords must contain least 8 to 10 characters
• Passwords must contain lower case letters (a-z)
• Use at least one Uppercase letter (A-Z)
• Passwords must contain at least one number (0-9)
• Use a nonalphanumeric character: ~!@#$%^&*_-+=`|\(){}[]:;”‘<>,.?/. At least one special character is good.

I know this makes things a little harder – especially remembering your password. But, do you want your account to be the next one to be hacked? No, you don’t. Go home, change your passwords and don’t wait. I don’t want to hear from you that your Facebook, bank account or other equally important account has been hacked. Does this guarantee that your password will not be hacked? No, but it helps – a lot.

Do you need help with this issue or any other computer or technical related issue? If so please call me. I can help. Cliff Shomette 903-268-0882, cliff@cliffshomette.com

It’s a computer technicians secret weapon to remove Malware from a computer

I’ve been telling my customers about MalwareBytes Premium (formerly MalwareBytes Pro) for a couple of years now with the latest MalwareBytes release V2.0, you can get it at 1/3 the price.

Computer Techs all over will be mad at me for revealing their secret weapon to remove Malware and viruses from a computer but I’m going to tell you anyway.

To not only remove but prevent Malware on your computer keep reading!

A Bold Statement

“I’ve never failed to remove Malware and Viruses with this tool.”

Maybe this is a Bold statement (knock on wood), but it’s simply true. For the last couple of years , MalwareBytes has been my “go to” tool for Virus and Malware removal. With MalwareBytes and the tools that are included with this powerful software, I have always been able to remove all viruses and Malware from a computer.

The Key Here is “Not the Free Version”

and the customer says… “I have the free version already. What’s the difference?”

Oh, that’s easy and it’s why I download it and buy it for my own computers (and it’s only $25). There are several differences between the free version and the paid version. The main feature is that MalwareBytes Premium (formally MalwareBytes Pro) runs all the time – in the background. The free version does not. There are many features added to the premium version but I will just mention a few. There are four main features that I really like.

MalwareBytes Premium Blocks Malicious Websites:

MalwareBytes Premium runs in the background preventing malware and malicious websites from attacking your computer in the first place. In my opinion, this is the most powerful feature of the Premium version. This is the main feature that prevents problems with Malware and viruses in the first place.

MalwareBytes Premium Stays Up To Date:

MalwareBytes Premium updates automatically. Every time you open MalwareBytes, start up your computer and on a schedule the automatic updater keeps your malware definitions up to date – always keeping you protected from the latest threats. The Free version must be manually updated.

MalwareBytes Removes All Malware:

This was just one picture of virus removal using MalwareBytes. This computer had over 5000 bad malware objects on it. This computer already has a Norton product running on it. It may work great for viruses but can’t stop malware. What virus program do you have? How that working for you? You be the judge.

MalwareBytes Premium Plays Well With Others

I know, you think you’ve got it covered. You have a paid or free version of Norton, McAfee, AVG or (fill in the blank). MalwareBytes runs side by side with your current virus program and does it well. If you think you’re protected without it, well you’re simply WRONG.

I’ve removed viruses and Malware from ALL of these. Each is good in it’s own way but you still need this. MalwareBytes Premium is the only way to be truly protected from viruses, malware and malicious websites. Take my word on this!

Not Convinced? Here’s What I Suggest

Keep you’re current virus program. If you paid for it, when it expires, don’t buy it again. Instead download Microsoft Security Essentials (not necessary for Windows 8) to handle viruses and then download the MalwareBytes trial version NOW. Do a full scan and give the trial a chance for 14 days. I can guarantee with 90%+ certainty you will find Malware on your computer. Then buy it if you like it.

Where is The “Lower Price” You Were Mentioning?

(Revised) When I originally wrote this article I misunderstood the new pricing. MalwareBytes Premium is still going to cost you a wopping $25 but now with the latest release – it covers three computers for one year. This is still awesome in my opinion.

Before MalwareBytes updated to the version 2.x, you could still get it for $25 but it only was licensed for one computer forever. Now with the new pricing model you get it for three computers for the price of one but now it’s per year. If you already paid for the previous 1.x version, you can still keep that and not upgrade. This keeps your lifetime license in place.

You can still download the old version on the MalwareBytes website. Also, if you buy a licensed version now, the licensed key that is provided will still work on the 1.x version. You still have a choice.

Still, I will continue to recommend this software for everybody instead of other options mentioned before.

Try it! Buy it! You’ll Love It! Then share your comments below.

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