Breaking Alert: Massive Memory Leak Exposes Passwords
On February 23, 2017 web services and security firm Cloudflare announced a massive memory leak that affected numerous websites, possibly including popular ones that you may have used. Google’s Project Zero team discovered the leak and reported it to Cloudfare on February 18, 2017. The leak, dubbed Cloudbleed, exposed passwords and private data. Software collaboration site Github has created […]
How to tell if email is fake, spoofed, or spam
How to tell if email is fake, spoofed, or spam By now, you’ve heard about phishing – fraudulent emails that masquerade as communications from a legitimate source that trick unsuspecting readers into giving up personal information or compromise their machines with spyware or viruses. Thankfully, email filtering and security has improved a great deal over […]
Crysis Ransomware Infects Windows, Mac, and VMware Machines
Click on the image in our email to get further information about ransomware in general The following article details only one type. The Crysis ransomware is quickly yet quietly spreading to businesses across the globe. Even though it is more common and destructive than the Locky ransomware, Crysis has not received nearly as much press […]
Microsoft Is Ending Support for Several Business Applications in 2017
First, from the team at PowerOne, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! The year 2017 marks the end of the line for five Microsoft applications: Office 2007, Exchange Server 2007, SharePoint Server 2007, Visio 2007, and Project 2007. Microsoft will no longer support these applications because they are at […]
Computer Preparedness Checklist
1. ENSURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP If you are a PowerOne SAP or Flat Fee IT customer please contact PowerOne if you need reassurance of your backup status. It’s a good practice to frequently backup your data files to an external drive or memory key to prevent loss of data, as well as to store […]
6 Ways to Save Your Eyes If You Stare at a Computer Screen All Day
Staring at a computer screen all day can wreak havoc on your eyes. Irritated eyes, blurry vision, and headaches are some of the common signs of a condition called computer vision syndrome. Around 70 million workers worldwide are at risk of suffering from this syndrome, according to a 2016 study. Apart from the health effects, these […]
Devious Tricks That Cybercriminals Use to Scam Businesses
Cybercriminals have stolen $3.1 billion from businesses since January 2015 — not with high-tech ransomware or stealthy spyware, but rather with low-tech emails. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) refers to these attacks as Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams. Since January 2015, more than 22,000 businesses worldwide (including businesses in all 50 U.S. states) have […]
How to Stop Microsoft from Using Your Bandwidth to Send Updates to Other Computers on the Internet
If you upgraded to Windows 10, Microsoft might be using your computer and Internet connection to send Windows updates and even applications to other computers on the Internet. The Windows Update Delivery Optimization (WUDO) feature is what makes this possible. When WUDO is enabled, the following occurs: Your computer will receive updates and applications from […]
Defending Against Cybersecurity Threats in Your Hotel Room
This July 4th weekend according to AAA is going to be the busiest ever. A projected 43 million Americans will pack their bags to celebrate the 4th. Being on the road is typically a stressful affair. Travelers have to worry about making their flight connections or booking reservations to a hotel or restaurant. Just being in […]
7 Ways to Help Your Windows Computer Run Faster
Many different factors can cause computers to become slower and less responsive, no matter their age. Files might take longer to open, and applications might respond to commands at a snail’s pace. Fortunately, there are actions you can take to improve a Windows computer’s performance. Here are seven ways to speed up your computer: 1. […]