A critical Adobe Flash bug is under active attack. Successful exploitation of the bug could allow a hacker to take control of the affected system. To protect against this threat it is important to make sure that you have the latest security patches for all Adobe products, but especially Flash.
Some of our customers utilize video camera surveillance in their homes and businesses, but the question I would like to address is whether or not it is worth the expense. Well it kind of depends on your business type, and revenue, or does it? Cost First lets talk about price for
Cyber security is a growing concern among merchants, web site owners, health care providers, banks, and pretty much anyone with an online presence – and that includes you. This week I’m going to provide a demonstration of how “phishing” works. Phishing, much like one of our favorite Kentucky pass times,
Many of our customers have QuickTime installed on their computers, and it is now considered a security risk. On 4/14/16 the US-CERT recommended the removal of QuickTime from all Windows workstations. Apple announced that they are no longer supporting QuickTime in any way, which means they will not be releasing
It’s that time of year again and you can bet that lightning will happen. Are you prepared? Follow these 5 simple steps to make sure your data and hardware are protected from lightning strikes this spring. 1.) Backup – As always, it is important to have backup copies of your
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As you may know we actively monitor SPAM messages as a means for the distribution of viruses and other malware. Recently we’ve noticed a series of NewEgg order confirmations being sent that appear to be very well thought out so we thought we’d make mention of it and warn our
Summary While the rule of thumb is that any computer can get infected with a virus, no matter what the protection or how careful the user, there are some things you can do to further protect yourself against infection. The basics You must always keep your virus protection up to
iSTAM recommends uninstalling Java unless it is absolutely necessary. Outdated or old versions of Java are frequently exploited by cyber criminals. Consider uninstalling Java if it is not required to deliver a business application or to manage this server. Before removing Java, please check to ensure that it is not
According to recent reports, massive volumes of JavaScript attachments are being spammed out that contain dangerous ransomware. We recommend taking the following additional precautions to protect your install base: Make sure your mail protection solution is blocking macro-enabled documents and .js scripts Ensure that you have blocked user access to
