Beware! A new vulnerability affecting most Windows computers is already being used by hackers. The primary method of compromise if via Office documents – namely Powerpoint. If you open an Office document and you get the popup asking to make changes to the computer (UAC prompt) – click NO! There is also a hotfix available until Microsoft releases a security update to fix the problem (https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3010060)

Windows 0-day exploited in ongoing attacks, temporary workarounds offered
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Microsoft is warning users about a new Windows zero-day vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild and is primarily a risk t…

Google continues to help users secure their online accounts and data. With the support of Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), you can now lock down your Google account with a secure USB key. Even with normal Two Factor Authentication where you enter a code from your phone, you're vulnerable to phishing attacks (entering your credentials on a rogue site that looks like Google – which then logs into your account immediately). U2F ensures the login page you're using is real. Yahoo users should use their 'Login Shield' feature where you upload a picture that is always displayed on Yahoo's login page for you. If the picture isn't there – you know you're on a phishing site. Looking for help in securing your online accounts and identity? Give us a call!

Strengthening 2-Step Verification with Security Key
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Google continues to help users secure their online accounts and data. With the support of Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), you can now lock down your Google account with a secure USB key. Even with normal Two Factor Authentication where you enter a code from your phone, you're vulnerable to phishing attacks (entering your credentials on a rogue site that looks like Google – which then logs into your account immediately). U2F ensures the login page you're using is real. Yahoo users should use their 'Login Shield' feature where you upload a picture that is always displayed on Yahoo's login page for you. If the picture isn't there – you know you're on a phishing site. Looking for help in securing your online accounts and identity? Give us a call!

Strengthening 2-Step Verification with Security Key
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If your company uses Voice over IP, hackers could saddle you with thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges. We can help you ensure your VoIP system is secure! Looking to save money on your phone service? We're also an authorized RingCentral dealer – ask us about VoIP phone service for big business phone features at small business prices!

Phone Hackers Dial and Redial to Steal Billions
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A phone fraud on the rise and aided by Internet-connected phone systems can lead to six-figure bills for businesses.

If your company uses Voice over IP, hackers could saddle you with thousands of dollars in fraudulent charges. We can help you ensure your VoIP system is secure! Looking to save money on your phone service? We're also an authorized RingCentral dealer – ask us about VoIP phone service for big business phone features at small business prices!

Phone Hackers Dial and Redial to Steal Billions
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A phone fraud on the rise and aided by Internet-connected phone systems can lead to six-figure bills for businesses.

Some great advice on avoiding many common email scams that try to get your login credentials to banks, email, and more.

How to Boost Your Phishing Detection Skills and Avoid Email Scams
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Phishing scams—the ones that try to get you to provide private information by masquerading as a legitimate company—can be easy to uncover with a skeptical eye, but some can easily get you when you let your guard down for just a second. Here's how you can boost your phishing detection skills and prot…

Some great advice on avoiding many common email scams that try to get your login credentials to banks, email, and more.

How to Boost Your Phishing Detection Skills and Avoid Email Scams
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Phishing scams—the ones that try to get you to provide private information by masquerading as a legitimate company—can be easy to uncover with a skeptical eye, but some can easily get you when you let your guard down for just a second. Here's how you can boost your phishing detection skills and prot…

Is your laptop dead? One day it just wouldn't turn on, or it turns on and the screen stays dark? Laptop heatsinks frequently clog up with dirt, dust, and pet hair, which can overheat the 'chipset'. This is the device the links everything together in your computer and when they overheat – they often 'disconnect' from the motherboard. This is why it's important to have your laptop 'cleaned' once a year. If it's already dead – we can recover your data or repair it. Unlike many chipset repair services that try to 'remelt' the connections, our chipset repair involves replacing the chipset entirely with the latest generation, cooler running, chipset. These repairs can usually be done for $200-$275 depending on the model. So don't throw out that computer – it can be repaired for less than a new one!

Is your laptop dead? One day it just wouldn't turn on, or it turns on and the screen stays dark? Laptop heatsinks frequently clog up with dirt, dust, and pet hair, which can overheat the 'chipset'. This is the device the links everything together in your computer and when they overheat – they often 'disconnect' from the motherboard. This is why it's important to have your laptop 'cleaned' once a year. If it's already dead – we can recover your data or repair it. Unlike many chipset repair services that try to 'remelt' the connections, our chipset repair involves replacing the chipset entirely with the latest generation, cooler running, chipset. These repairs can usually be done for $200-$275 depending on the model. So don't throw out that computer – it can be repaired for less than a new one!

Do you have an application that HAS to run on Windows XP? Is the hardware it runs on falling apart or too slow? VMWare Player can solve both problems. By converting your existing Windows XP machine into a 'virtual machine' you can boot it on a newer (and more powerful) Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer and continue using your old XP software – safely and more efficiently. IT Xpress can help with the setup and conversion process! Contact us today to see how we can help update your infrastructure!

Virtual Machines & Multiple Operating Systems: VMware Player Pro | United States
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VMware Player Pro is the best way to deliver virtual machines and multiple operating systems. Download a 30-day free trial.

Do you have an application that HAS to run on Windows XP? Is the hardware it runs on falling apart or too slow? VMWare Player can solve both problems. By converting your existing Windows XP machine into a 'virtual machine' you can boot it on a newer (and more powerful) Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer and continue using your old XP software – safely and more efficiently. IT Xpress can help with the setup and conversion process! Contact us today to see how we can help update your infrastructure!

Virtual Machines & Multiple Operating Systems: VMware Player Pro | United States
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VMware Player Pro is the best way to deliver virtual machines and multiple operating systems. Download a 30-day free trial.

Some excellent tips about your computer's behavior and the likelihood of a virus infection. We're seeing an uptick in infected machines, so stay safe and be aware! Think your computer has a virus? We can clean it AND secure/update it to help prevent future infections. Just cleaning off a virus is not enough!

10 Tell Tale Signs of A Malware Infection Many modern forms of malicious…
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10 Tell Tale Signs of A Malware Infection Many modern forms of malicious software (malware) harboured by computers is created to survive as long as… – Lojix Net – Google+

Some excellent tips about your computer's behavior and the likelihood of a virus infection. We're seeing an uptick in infected machines, so stay safe and be aware! Think your computer has a virus? We can clean it AND secure/update it to help prevent future infections. Just cleaning off a virus is not enough!

10 Tell Tale Signs of A Malware Infection Many modern forms of malicious…
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10 Tell Tale Signs of A Malware Infection Many modern forms of malicious software (malware) harboured by computers is created to survive as long as… – Lojix Net – Google+

Some useful information if you plan to buy a new router soon. Not sure what all the jargon means? We can help! We stock a variety of routers to meet your needs and can help you choose.

The Features That Matter on Your Next Router (and the Ones That Don't)
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Shopping for a router used to be as simple as buying the thing everyone said was good. These days, you have to understand a ton of technical terms, from "beamforming" to "MIMO" and "dual band". Some of these are useful, but others are marketing fluff. Let's dive in and separate the useful from the r…

Some useful information if you plan to buy a new router soon. Not sure what all the jargon means? We can help! We stock a variety of routers to meet your needs and can help you choose.

The Features That Matter on Your Next Router (and the Ones That Don't)
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Shopping for a router used to be as simple as buying the thing everyone said was good. These days, you have to understand a ton of technical terms, from "beamforming" to "MIMO" and "dual band". Some of these are useful, but others are marketing fluff. Let's dive in and separate the useful from the r…