You may have heard about a new malware that can 'destroy' your computer. This is a bit overblown in the media. It can make it not boot (which a competent IT person can repair) and even wipe out your data (which is backed up, right???). But it can't physically 'break' your computer.

Can the Rombertik malware really "destroy computers"? No, no, three times NO!
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We didn't really want to get drawn into this one. But it's hard to avoid commenting on malware that has variously been described as a "terrifying suicide bomber'" and as having a payload that "d…

This is long overdue for home users. Instead of remaining vulnerable for weeks while businesses test patches, home users (who automatically install them anyway) will get patches as soon as they are released.

Microsoft to KILL OFF PATCH TUESDAY
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Takes savage swipe at Google Android over update policy

Just like you should check your approved Facebook apps every once in a while, you should review all the installed apps on your phone. Get rid of any you don't use AND make sure the ones you do aren't spewing tons of data to advertisers (or worse) in the background.

Free Apps May Be Tracking Your Phone Without Your Consent
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Free Android apps are getting a bit promiscuous. That, at least, is the conclusion of a group of security researchers, who find that poorly vetted apps on Google Play are connecting to a massive number of ad and tracking sites—without users being any the wiser.

If hackers can execute code on your router – they can access your network and systems. Most small businesses use consumer routers to 'protect' their network – but many consumer routers are badly compromised. Even when router companies update their software – nobody upgrades their router firmware, leaving their networks open to hackers. Let IT Xpress secure your network and computers! We'll deploy a business grade security gateway with realtime antivirus scanning, content filtering, and intrusion detection that is monitored 24×7 and regularly updated. All for less than $50/month with no equipment to buy! See http://myitxpert.biz/netsec/ for more details.

Routers Vulnerable to Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Threatpost | The first stop…
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A critical vulnerability in popular household routers like D-Link and Trendnet could be exploited by attackers to run arbitrary code on devices.

If you use Google Chrome – definitely consider using this extension!

New Chrome extension warns you when your Google password gets phished
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Plugin alerts users to change their Google password right away.

Most routers ship with WPS enabled by default – but it's been vulnerable for a long time. Few people use it (you press the WPS button and 'pair' your computer or phone with your router using a PIN code vs typing in a Network Password for WPA2 type setups). But hackers can find ways into your network if you leave it on, so be sure to disable it on your router! Not sure how? IT Xpress can help!

We TOLD you not to use WPS on your Wi-Fi router! We TOLD you not to knit your own crypto!
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Belkin is the latest router vendor to be found relying on "non-secret secrets." Paul Ducklin looks at the router equivalent of locking the key to the company safe in the top drawer of your desk…

Many of our customers live in rural areas and getting decent broadband service can be a challenge. Not sure what you can do if CenturyLink and Time Warner aren't available? We can suggest other options that fit your budget and network usage. Just stop by and ask!

When AT&T promises broadband—but delivers only 300Kbps
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For new homeowners, accurate information from Internet providers is hard to find.