Worried About Your Data Getting Stolen or Destroyed?

Sacramento Privacy Security Configuration Service

The “Wild West” age of the Internet is coming to an end. More and more consumers are using the Internet daily and entrusting the tubes with their delicate personal information. But as we’ve seen, the end of the wild age does not mean there are still bandits. Some of them even work for our tax dollars. If you want to keep spying eyes out of your internet usage, you need to get your privacy and security settings configured correctly. The default settings do not do all they can to keep your information from being spread.

Nerds On Call Computer Repair Sacramento can set up the appropriate internet privacy and security settings on your home network or home computer. Whether you need a firewall to filter suspicious traffic or a multi-node encrypted proxy to pass your sensitive data through, we can set it up for you. Our experienced Sacramento Nerds can install any secure configuration on your internet connection so that only you know the content of the cable leading into your house. We’ll also make sure none of your information can be broadcast via an unsecured wireless router.

Here at Nerds On Call Computer Repair Sacramento, we’re dedicated to your security and your privacy. We treat all your data with the utmost care and won’t divulge your personal information without your explicit approval. For all your internet privacy and security configuration needs, come to Nerds On Call Computer Repair Sacramento!

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Questions nerds often hear about Sacramento Privacy Security Configuration

Is there a program to keep my pc private?

There are many different programs we recommend our customers use, such as WebRoot antivirus and Malware bytes

How do I know if a website is secure?

Look at the address bar at the top of your browser. If there is an S at the end of http that means your connection is encrypted. However we also recommend using an antivirus program that will warn you if a website is not safe

Common Terms

Firewall

A firewall is a security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic by monitoring and blocking unauthorized access.

Spam Email

Spam email refers to the bulk sending of unwanted or irrelevant emails, often for commercial purposes. Spam emails are generally created to promote a product or service, but they are sent to email addresses that have not requested to receive them.

Phishing Scam

A phishing scam is a type of online fraud that is typically carried out through email, social media, or text message. It is an attempt to trick individuals into providing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information. The scammer, who poses as a legitimate entity, typically uses a sense of urgency or fear to persuade the victim to act quickly. The scammer may also use social engineering techniques like mimicking a well-known brand or authority. The goal of a phisher is to steal the personal or financial information of the target. Common examples of phishing scams include emails that ask for personal information, suspicious links or attachments in an email, or social media messages that ask for sensitive information.

Malware

Malware is a software that is designed to cause harm to a computer or network, it can be any type of software that has malicious intent, this includes but not limited to viruses, worms, trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, and other types of malicious programs that can steal personal information, disrupt normal computer operation, or use the infected computer to perform harmful actions.