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Staying Safe Online: Best Practices for Passwords, Email, Web Browsing, and Data Backup.Are your passwords too simple? How to easily create strong, memorable passwords. What to look out for before opening an email. How to browse the Internet safely. Why Continue reading Staying Safe Online Webinar Recording
With identity theft, viruses and ransomware on a sharp rise, we want to call your attention to some great resources that will enable you to lower your risk of becoming a victim. Continue reading Protect Yourself From Online Criminals
Happy New Year! In this reportA Personal Note From Edward-My Other BusinessWindows 7 End of Support-No Emergency If You Haven’t Upgraded Your Computer Yet Edward’s Other Business (No Changes At Lamorinda Technology) I have been a licensed real estate agent, Continue reading Windows 7 End of Support; Personal Note From Edward
Here’s a video interview Edward did on Channel 7 News with the amazing Michael Finney. https://abc7news.com/technology/sim-swap-hack-can-empty-your-financial-accounts/5155324/
I was honored to be interviewed by the great Michael Finney of Channel 7 News regarding the SimSwap cell phone hack. Watch the interview here https://abc7news.com/technology/sim-swap-hack-can-empty-your-financial-accounts/5155324/
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), is a new law that protects all European Union (EU), citizens online privacy. It controls what information businesses may collect and store. Generally, the law allows people to define what kinds of information is stored, Continue reading What is GDPR and Why it’s important for your online privacy?
A significant vulnerability in the security for wireless communication (WPA2), has been discovered. the vulnerability is called KRACK. A hacker using this vulnerability could access your usernames, passwords, and any other information sent over wireless communication. The hacker could also Continue reading Wi-Fi Vulnerability
Recently, Equifax-the giant credit scoring agency-revealed that they suffered a breach of their computer systems, and that about 182 million records may have been compromised. I’m guessing 182 million includes just about everyone with a credit file. The compromised information Continue reading Equifax Breach, Recommended Vendors
Friends, I want to keep you informed and protected. Last week, a very malicious piece of malware was released, that affects Windows computers and servers. It’s called “Petya”. The good news is if you’re a member of our Monitoring/Update, or Continue reading Petya Malware-What You Need To Know
There’s been a lot of talk about the newest malware called WannaCry that encrypts files on Windows computers. This malware does not affect Macs. It’s a nasty virus that eludes most security software and holds your files hostage unless you Continue reading WannaCry Malware-What You Need To Know
