Bryley Basics (getting you informed in 100 words or less)

Scareware\scare-wear\, noun; application created by cybercriminals to look like antivirus software. Scareware attacks in three ways: 1) professional looking websites that seemingly sell antivirus software 2) pop ups to install software on infected sites 3) fake search results with videos that look like virus scans.  

Don’t

1.       Download unfamiliar software online

2.       Give your credit card information to unknown companies

3.       Shop for antivirus software online without first consulting a managed service provider

Do  

1.       Install a firewall

2.       Keep your security software up-to-date

And now you’re informed in100 words!