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Why 'C' is the Default Hard Drive Letter in So Many Computers
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For nearly as long as hard disk drives have been placed in personal computers running certain popular operating systems (notably MS-DOS/Windows), the primary hard disk has been designated with the letter “C”. But why?

More and more small businesses are being targeted by hackers trying to wire money out of business accounts. Unlike credit card fraud, if a wire transfer isn't caught within 24 hours – the money is GONE. Simple PC anti-virus is not enough. Network monitoring and intrusion detection can help detect or block attacks like this. Worried about your business network? Our My ITXpert Network Security service can ensure your network is protected and monitored 24×7. See http://myitxpert.biz/netsec/ for more details! No equipment to buy!

The Dyre Wolf Campaign Stealing Millions and Hungry for More
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A new Dyre malware campaign, branded "The Dyre Wolf" by IBM Security researchers, has successfully stolen more than $1 million from targeted organizations.

This is SO important. If you have a smartphone – install Google Authenticator to make two factor authentication even easier (you can get the code immediately instead of waiting for a text).

It's Time to Enable Two-Step Authentication on Everything. Here’s How.
gizmodo.com
If you don’t already have two-step authentication enabled on your all your account, you really need to turn it on for anything sensitive. Here’s how.

Hard drive crashes, ransomware, hackers… Your data has never been more at risk. As one software developer notes in their app 'Backing up is only slightly less important than your heartbeat…' Our My ITXpert Premier customers get unlimited online backup. Or we can provide you with a standalone backup solution for $5/mon! See http://myitxpert.biz/ for more information.

There's No Excuse for Not Backing Up Your Computer. Do It Now.
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At least once a month, some friend or family member asks me how to recover data from a failed hard drive. I help them as best I can, but in my head, my answer is always the same: “go back in time and back up your computer like you know you should’ve.”

Ad injectors are a serious problem and affect all browsers. They can slow your system down, expose it to more risks, and reduce your privacy. We clean systems of malware and ad injectors all the time! Worried your system maybe compromised? We can help!

Google Says 5% Of Web Browsers Have Ad Injectors Installed
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According to a study Google conducted with researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, 5 percent of people visiting Google's sites and services now..

If you have an Android phone and wish your photos also showed up in your Google Drive, that feature is finally rolling out!

Google Drive Blog: Your photos and files, together in Drive
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At IT Xpress, we help clients regain control of hacked accounts all the time – but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. If you haven't setup a trusted friend in FB, you should. It can allow you to regain control of a hacked account. For services like Facebook, Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft you should also link your cellphone so they can text you a code to verify your identity and let you back in. If the service supports two factor authentication – use it! It makes it MUCH harder for criminals to access your accounts. Not sure how to do all of this? IT Xpress can help!

How to Use ‘Trusted Contacts’ to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account
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What originally began as Trusted Friends has been redesigned, improved and released again as Trusted Contacts. This is an account recovery feature that gives you way to reclaim your account should you ever forget your password or lose your account to a Facebook hacker. Facebook defines Trusted Conta…