The sound of footsteps, a dark street, a late shift; all reasons why close to 2 million smartphone users are installing a safety app called “Noonlight.” Last December, police in Denver credited the app for the rescue of a boy who used the GPS-based panic button system to alert officers following an abduction.
Do you have any computers with Windows 7 (or, gulp, Win8) on them anywhere in your business? Time’s up! Give them the boot! Don’t wait until tomorrow. Find them today.
The deadline is finally here. Microsoft is ending support. That means no more monthly security patches at the very least.
From L to R Alan Crowetz, of InfoStream Inc, Brigadier General Robert Spalding, Robert Rannebaum of Simmons and White Inc
Alan had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Brigadier General Robert Spalding on the subject of 5G and the threats China presents.
We have found that above all, they are looking for all-round excellence. Not such a big word really, but says so much.
Everyone thinks they are fantastic, but their clients often disagree. Don’t take our word for it, check out our actual testimonials.
Removing yourself from the internet and social media sounds straightforward but is it?
Alan Crowetz, WPTV Tech Expert from InfoStream warns that it’s a one-way street. It’s a very big decision. Once removed, it is not easy to put back, if you realize you have made a mistake, so it’s a huge decision.
We have all heard about home and business devices being hacked, but did you ever think that your car could be hacked too? With increasingly advanced technology in our cars, there is inevitably more vulnerability.
Alan Crowetz, WPTVs internet and security expert, took us on a drive in his fully equipped car and somewhat ironically, he warned just how easy it would be for the technology to be hacked.
James Jeffries
Network Engineer
We are very happy to welcome our latest superstar, James Jeffries who joined us earlier this month.
Born and raised in Syracuse New York, James has been working in the IT field since 1998 – he’d been looking for a challenging career and his interest in technology attracted him make a career in IT.
He likes helping clients find and manage solutions that allow their business to grow while maximizing functionality.
The #1 target for hackers, all of a sudden, is to login to any employee’s email. There are so many ways for them to steal money doing this, it’s an irresistible target. Moreover, it is soooo easy for them to break in, in this way.
Before I share our hot tip on how to catch them red-handed, let me share just a few of the actual successful, recent ways we have seen the bad guys steal money.
Does your company have any Windows 7 or 8 computers? How about Office 2007 or 2010?
Microsoft is ending support for most of these as of December 31, 2019. That means no more security patches and other critical updates. That means it will be dangerous to have these within your organization.
