From BarracudaMSP: 5 Security Tips
I got these in the mail today, the day after Christmas, but they’re good for continuing visits, and they’re good year-round.
I got these in the mail today, the day after Christmas, but they’re good for continuing visits, and they’re good year-round.
From the SmarterMSP.com blog – Threat Spotlight: Phishing emails using Adobe InDesign on the rise. I use InDesign for book layouts and cover designs, and others may use it for similar graphics needs. Always be on the lookout for these kinds of emails. They may exploit a variety of software.
I recommend Malwarebytes Anti-Malware regularly. I like to call it the “biggest broom” for sweeping out a computer that has been infected. I want to alert you to a new tool from the same company, Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit (HT: TechRepublic). It’s still in Beta, but is quite well along in that testing. Be sure to read…
I think this article on MSNBC’s Red Tape Chronicles is good reading for the non-technically oriented. I have already encountered some of the programs mentioned on various computers. This should just be another warning to: Keep your anti-virus products up to date Keep your backups current Be very careful what you download from the internet…
If you’re not subscribed to various useful blogs on TechRepublic, you should be. I get a great deal of information from that source. For those who may not be subscribed, or who haven’t seen it yet, let me recommend Video: Three ways you might be breaking the law with your computer (there’s also a text…
More than a decade ago I was called in to do some work on the computer used by an office receptionist. After hearing the explanation, I sat down for what would be a rather easy job. Moments later, the receptionist interrupted me and said, “I guess you’ll need my password.” Problem was, I was already…
Barracuda, whose software I use for the IT side of my business provides a checklist for response to ransomware attacks. This checklist is aimed at managed service providers, which is what I have done since 1995, though I’m slowing down now. I had two clients in that time hit by ransomware attacks. Both recovered, primarily…
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