End of Life January 14, 2020 In just about three months, Windows 7 will have it’s “End of Life” event, Microsoft announced this earlier this year. What this means is that between the time you read this newsletter/blog post and January 14, we need to have some concept of an upgrade path to Windows 10…
Some of use have been getting these every day, every hour or even weekly: “Hi, I know one of your passwords is: ____________Your computer was infected with my private malware…..” and it goes on to threaten that you have been recorded “SATISFYING YOURSELF”. Of course my comic mind wants to know if they saw me…
Holiday Warnings, Phishing, WiFi & Public Charging Stations Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving again! Yesterday I sent out an email with some information for Black Friday sales (https://mac-pc-assist.com/nordvpn-privacy-and-black-friday-deals/) and of course recommending a VPN for any public WiFi usage, yes, even those at Starbucks and such can be insecure if you are shopping or…
Disaster Avoidance 109 – Antivirus Software & Testing Anti-virus programs – What to use? Over the past 31 years, I have watched as the infection possibilities have grown from simple hits that Mcaffee and Norton would clean up rather quickly to the latest infestations that sometimes require a clean install of the operating system. Back…
Disaster Avoidance 107 – Routers & The F.B.I. Warnings As you have all probably heard, there are now issues with routers that can become infected with malware. The FBI has recommended that users of certain versions and brands of routers reboot them. NOW. Oy. The VPNFilter malware is now affecting/infecting upwards of 500,000 routers globally.…
Disaster Avoidance 107 – Ransomware – Not good for your computer or your wallet! I have droned on and on about not clicking links or attachments in emails as this can provide an avenue of attack and a loss of security for everyone from the home user to the professional with a large office staff.…
Disaster Avoidance 106 – Phishing Attacks Like Phishing?? Did I tell about the one that got away? Oh, wait, wrong phish!! Over the past few months there has been a huge uptick in ransomware and identity theft issues. Most of my clients know to send me something if it looks phishy (you did get the…
The accent on the phone alerted me instantly that the caller was a scammer. (Many of you have heard my comedy routines….) Quite a few clients have called me AFTER they had let someone access their computer and data remotely. The cards had been charged, the damage done, and I’ve spent hours helping clients get…
