Popcorn Time is taking ransomware to a new level of devilish trickery by asking victims to give up two of their friends for a chance to rid their own computers of the virus. In cyber security this level of diabolical blackmail represents a new and scary trend for hackers.
Ransomware demands more victims for freedom
The Accidental Techie…
Recently, we welcomed another new client to our proprietary IT Management and Support program. Previously our client had asked us to do a few things in their environment that they simply did not have time to address. They were so impressed with our approach as well as the list of note-worthy items that needed review in their network.
5 tips to turn Instagram followers into buyers
Did you know that your thousands of Instagram followers are a goldmine for potential sales? Yes, they are, but you can’t make the most of this goldmine by simply switching your posts’ filters from Clarendon to Valencia on a regular basis. Turning your Instagram followers into customers requires more than just a finely curated set […]
Gooligan malware wreaks havoc on Android
Google has to contend with yet another malware attack that targets older Android users. Gooligan is a variation of the very successful Ghost Push malware that infected more than four million phones in 2015. This time the point of attack is the Google account.
Choosing storage: OneDrive vs SharePoint
Digital Storage options with Office 365 provide business owners with convenient and efficient data management. But with new software added daily, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the variety of options. Keep reading to find out which Office 365 program will be your best option for organizing and sharing information: SharePoint or OneDrive.
Predicting cyber-threats in 2017
As 2017 rolls in, the threat of more formidable cyber attacks looms large. Hackers and the cyber police will spend a lot of time outsmarting each other, while consumers of technology, individuals and businesses alike, anticipate the best security plan that can guarantee they sleep soundly at night.
Solution to eliminate iCloud calendar spam
Over the last month, users have reported spam issues plaguing their iCloud calendar. Fortunately, Apple has come up with a solution. One of its new features allows users to report and remove spam from their calendar. Hopefully this small step takes care of the problem once and for all.
What are all those blinking lights?
Asked one of our new clients. This firm operates in a unique niche in the audio publishing industry. They rely heavily on computers, networks and the Internet for going about its daily business—communicating with vendors and clients. In fact, it would be 100% true to say that their business as currently set up would not be able to operate without the Internet and a powerful internal computer network.
The Power of Patches
Unlike the tart taste of Sour Patch candy, software patches provide sweet results. Their intended purpose is to quickly push out fixes to known bugs as well as protection from ever-evolving viruses. Update patches:
Correct bugs within the software that make it perform less than optimal
Fix security holes
Add newer and more secure features
Remove old/unprotected features
Optimize the utilization of resources on the operating system
Update hardware drivers to increase software efficiency (due to the constant development of hardware)
When a new patch becomes available, it’s good practice to wait a day or two before updating.
Using automation in SMB marketing
One of the biggest innovations in business and technology is marketing automation. Previously reserved for well-funded enterprises, marketing automation is now accessible to small businesses, thanks to affordable cloud solutions. In fact, there are five explosively profitable benefits to automating some of your most mundane tasks.
