Beware of Phishing (fake) emails, which trick recipients into downloading virus or providing personal information to malicious actors on the Internet. Below is a constantly updated library of Phishing emails I or my clients receive:
Read MoreSecurity Alert: Microsoft Internet Explorer needs immediate update
Microsoft just announced that there is a security flaw in the Internet Explorer browser. This flaw presents an immediate risk that is actively being exploited on targeted attacks
Read MoreTurn off Kaspersky Data Collection
Given recent concerns of data collection by software companies, including Kaspersky, I usually turn of the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) service in corresponding installations. Here are the steps for disabling Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) in Kaspersky Small Office Security. The same feature can be found in other versions of the software and accessed in a similar fashion.
Read MoreIs Kaspersky Spying on your business??
Whether Kaspersky products and organization are involved is spying for the Russians, is unproved, to date. However, as a Russian business, that in itself warrant that the US Government not use it in its organization, specially given the latest Russian efforts to undermine US politics.
Read MoreBluehost Email and IMAP not connecting
Over the last couple of days you may have experienced a connection error whereby Outlook is not able to connect to your BlueHost email services to download emails or synchronize your IMAP folders. This is due to BlueHost's implementation of SHA2 256 encryption for their SSL connections.
Read MoreTurn Off Xfinity Hotspot
Comcast has taken it upon themselves to quietly turn on the WIFI on your Comcast modems to serve as a Xfinity Public Hot Spot. So with the above in mind, you may want to turn off your Xfinity Hot Spot. Here are the steps
Read MoreTurn Off Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Historically, and specially now with Microsoft's Windows 10 intrusive upgrade, Automatic Windows Updates have caused many of my clients significant downtime and technical support hours. This article provides the steps to disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Read MoreECONNREFUSED when accessing Netgear ReadyNAS with FileZilla
Solution to getting the "connection attempt failed with 'ECONNREFUSED - Connection refused by server'" when attempting to connect to a Netgear ReadyNAS device using FileZilla.
Read MoreKaspersky Small Office Security 4 blocks GoToAssist interaction
Given the proliferation of Kaspersky and Citrix GoToAssist, it is likely that remote support technicians, have encountered a situation whereby once Kaspersky is installed you are unable to interact with its interface, remotely.
Read MoreCaution: Malware Email - Sertec LLC
Do not open fake email Invoice from Sertec LLC, it is Malware!!!
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