Google publicly disclosed a Windows 8.1 bug that allows administrator access to PCs. The disclosure highlight a vulnerability affecting millions of users. This has left Microsoft outraged, especially considering that they were about to release a patch for it. The news...
Google Fiber is a new Gigabit Internet provider that could be coming to your area. What is Google Fiber and what should you know to be ready? Will Google have to step on anyone's toes to roll out such service and what impact can Google Fiber have on businesses and...
To stay safe from infections, we’re going to look at how viruses spread over USB thumb drives and how you can protect yourself and your business. Why would anyone deny the comfort level enjoyed with using USB thumb drives to conveniently transfer data? Beneath it all,...
Speccy is free software that provides a very detailed view of your computers hardware and software in a easy to understand, user friendly environment. Speccy lists and provides very crucial and accurate specifications of your computer hardware and software. If you...
Why do hackers use remote code execution as a malicious attack on businesses? Here we'll explain what remote code execution is and why most malware uses it. Remote execution attacks are very real and should not be taken lightly. This is mainly due to the damage which...
The Sony data breach in late 2014 has caused embarrassment towards their own top executives and employees. Here is a timeline of the Sony hacking events. Here’s the timeline of the 2014 Sony Pictures Cyber-attacks: November 24 Early morning at Sony Pictures...
If you use Internet Explorer as your web browser, pay close attention to a recent Zero-Day vulnerability CVE-2014-8967 found allowing remote code execution. Out of the various web browsers available to download, Internet Explorer is often the most vulnerable for...
Aside from backups and security, protecting your servers and workstations from power surges, thunder storms and power outages helps avoid costly downtime. You may have wondered if a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) and Surge protectors are necessary and worth the...
The sophisticated Wiper malware which was launched against Sony Pictures does exactly what it sounds like: wipes anything and everything from systems. "Wiper" uses a malicious set of attacks: [rockthemes_list font_awesome_icon_class="fa-gear" icon_color="DodgerBlue"]...
It's that time of the year again. The fiscal year is drawing to a close and you still have money left to spend. Here are 5 ways to tie up IT loose ends. Why spend your remaining IT budget? In practical terms, we’re looking at productive suggestions in ways that you...