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Good News for Windows 7 Users
Microsoft stops supporting Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. If you are not going to upgrade, there are options.
Continue reading Good News for Windows 7 UsersProtect Your Network Even when Attackers Trick Your Users
A business contacted our office last week because a bad actor tricked an employee to give them full access to their computer. The bad actor immediately took over the network and started performing highly illegal activities that appeared to come from the victim’s systems. User training is not enough. It is essential to take additional […]
Continue reading Protect Your Network Even when Attackers Trick Your UsersAvoid Opening Word Attachments – Check with IT First
When you receive an email message with a PDF attached, it is always best to confirm that you are expecting the attachment before opening it. However, if you receive a Word, Excel, or another file type other than a pdf, beware.
Continue reading Avoid Opening Word Attachments – Check with IT FirstFind Out if You Can Collect a Bundle from the Equifax Breach
There is a strong chance that hackers obtained your identity information in the Equifax breach. It exposed 148 million American’s sensitive information, and that sets you and your family up for identity theft. If you already suffered identity theft and can prove Equifax was the source, you might get up to twenty thousand dollars.
Continue reading Find Out if You Can Collect a Bundle from the Equifax BreachWhen You Buy New Wi-Fi devices, be Sure they Support Wi-Fi Version 6
Wi-Fi technology is always changing. When you buy new Wi-Fi equipment, be sure to ask if there is a Wi-Fi version 6 option available. You will increase speed, security, and help futureproof your investment. Wi-Fi version 6 will become the new standard for several reasons:
Continue reading When You Buy New Wi-Fi devices, be Sure they Support Wi-Fi Version 6773 Million Passwords Exposed – Were You Exposed?
Today Troy Hunt announced that a collection of 773 million usernames and passwords were released. This release of passwords, dubbed Collection #1, contains usernames and passwords
Continue reading 773 Million Passwords Exposed – Were You Exposed?Attackers are Targeting High Net Worth Individuals
An experienced high-level executive shared his concern about how attackers are investing more time targeting high net worth individuals.
Continue reading Attackers are Targeting High Net Worth IndividualsHappy Computer Security Day!
November 30th is Computer Security Day. Today is a great day to remind your team members to continue to be extra vigilant as they watch for spam email messages.
Continue reading Happy Computer Security Day!Stealing Tesla Cars, and Stealing Your Network with Agent Tesla
The 3 minute Tesla car stealing video is fun, and keep reading the next paragraph about your organization’s security too.
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