Windows 10 is going to be a free upgrade for anyone with Windows 7 or 8. We recommend anyone with Windows 8 upgrade once 10 is released as you will get the Start Menu back (if you don't have it already thanks to Classic Shell). Windows 7 users should probably wait a bit and also ensure their hardware is fast enough to handle Windows 10 (we can help with that!)

Windows 10 Will Be Released July 29th, Reserve Your Free Copy Now
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Today, Microsoft has finally announced when it will be rolling out the newest version of Windows: July 29th will be the big day. To prepare for the date, Microsoft is sending out notifications to users of older versions prompting them to reserve their free copy. All the New Stuff Coming to Windows 1…

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If your insurance company offers any kind of data security/breach rider, especially if you work in a healthcare field, make sure you read the fine print as there are many common exclusion clauses that will make it worthless. Though in this case? The insurance company is correct – this was pure negligence leaving a server wide open on the Internet.

We don't cover stupid, says cyber insurer that's fighting a payout
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After 2 months of patient data exposed for anyone to see, Cottage Health System's insurance policy should have come as a relief. It didn't.

Here is a great guide to understanding Ransomware and the damage it can cause.

Money or Data? The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Ransomware – Part I
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Not long ago, a man committed suicide after an automatically generated notice from a computer virus threatened him with jail unless he paid a ransom thousands o

Facebook is notorious for opting users into features that violate their privacy – often without the users realizing it. Facebook Messenger is one such app – sharing your location with every message. Here's how to turn it off…

PSA: Facebook Messenger Shares Your Location with Every Message
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You’re probably aware that Facebook collects a ton of information about you, but if you’re using the mobile Messenger app, that also means your location data as well. A new Chrome extension called Marauders Map lets anyone you’ve sent a message see that location information all at once.

Ransomware is targetting Android phones as well as computers. Be careful what you click/install. The only 'updates' your Android phone should ever get are from the Google Play store and the System Update tool.

Android ransomware poses as FBI smut warning
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Call the cops! Erm, actually don't

More and more exploits are hitting consumer routers. Have you upgraded the firmware in your router? If they can compromise your router, they can get into your network. Let IT Xpress handle securing and monitoring your Internet connection and network. Our My ITXpert Network Security service is like a deadbolt and alarm system for your network! See http://myitxpert.biz/netsec/ for more details!

Moose – the router worm with an appetite for social networks
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A new worm dubbed Moose is infecting routers to commit social networking fraud, hijacking victims' internet connections to "like" posts, "view" videos and "follow" others.