16 Jun
15 Jun
If you use LastPass to store your passwords, you should change your master PW ASAP. Actual password data was NOT compromised, just some account info that could help attackers try to gain access to your account if you don't use two factor authentication.
LastPass Hacked, Change Your Master Password Now
lifehacker.com
Bad news first, folks. LastPass, our favorite password manager (and yours) has been hacked. It’s time to change your master password. The good news is, the passwords you have saved for other sites should be safe. The Intermediate Guide to Mastering Passwords with LastPass The Intermediate Guide to M…
15 Jun
If you use LastPass to store your passwords, you should change your master PW ASAP. Actual password data was NOT compromised, just some account info that could help attackers try to gain access to your account if you don't use two factor authentication.
LastPass Hacked, Change Your Master Password Now
lifehacker.com
Bad news first, folks. LastPass, our favorite password manager (and yours) has been hacked. It’s time to change your master password. The good news is, the passwords you have saved for other sites should be safe. The Intermediate Guide to Mastering Passwords with LastPass The Intermediate Guide to M…
15 Jun
15 Jun
Looking for a new laptop? Considering a high def or ultra high def screen? Be careful what you wish for. High resolution screens make pictures and movies look better plus allow you to fit more on your screen, but they also make text smaller and harder to read. Windows has features to scale text sizes up, but a lot of programs aren't designed to handle this – so they look fuzzy and sometimes just bad when you scale things up. So before getting that high resolution screen, try it out with normal text size (can you see it clearly) and with the text sized scaled up to 125 or 150%. Here are some tips for high resolution computers.
How to Make Windows Work Better with Super High Resolution Displays
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Super high resolution displays are becoming more common on Windows laptops, but densely packing pixels into a small screen comes with some trade-offs. The resulting image can be great—text looks smooth and high quality images are stunning—but not all applications are designed to run at high resoluti…
15 Jun
14 Jun
If you use Windows 8 and use Outlook/HotMail for your email, your online life can be exposed in no time if someone has physical access to your laptop because Windows 8 uses your Microsoft password as your login and it's not complex enough. Simple dictionary words and some numbers are not enough.
How Best Buy’s computer-wiping error turned me into an amateur blackhat
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Or, how to compromise Windows 8.1 through Web search and open source software.
14 Jun
14 Jun
This is new – an encryption virus that 'slept' until a given day. The ransom was small ($24), but an infection like this still can cause major disruptions to businesses and personal users alike. The best way to protect yourself from an encryption infection is to have a reliable online backup. IT Xpress is an authorized Backblaze reseller and can help you ensure all your data is safe and secure for as little as $5 a month!
Locker: Cryptolocker's Latest Strain of Ransomware Awakens
www.backblaze.com
The latest ransomware threat Locker has struck. Are you at risk?
14 Jun
13 Jun
If you're wondering how to choose between all the Android choices out there, this tool will give you some insights. The article notes the tool skews to flagship phones, but it can still give you a lot of information.
This Tool from Google Helps You Choose Your Next Android Phone
lifehacker.com
Picking an Android phone is tough. If you keep up with tech blogs, you probably already have some criteria. However, for those who just want to pick a phone and go, Google’s made a handy tool that helps you decide which phone to get quickly. How to Pick Your Next Android Phone: 2015 Edition How to P…
13 Jun
12 Jun
We get asked by clients all the time how to avoid Ransomware. Here are some great tips. Using an ad blocker is one easy step many don't realize can help. Many infections come from rogue ads served on legitimate websites. Worried about your online security? IT Xpress can help! We offer managed computer and network security services, award winning antivirus, and disaster recovery/backup options! Contact us today for your free evaluation! 336-525-5005/help@itxpress.biz
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Ransomware – Part III
www.hotforsecurity.com
Before we proceed, here is a quick catch-up, in case you’ve missed the first two articles describing what ransomware is and how it works: Part I and Part II
12 Jun
11 Jun
Be careful what attachments you click on! Cryptowall 3.0 is gaining momentum and encrypting user data worldwide, holding it for $500 ransom. Worried about your system's security and protection from threats like this? IT Xpress can help, from managed service plans to active security gateways that can block threats like these at the front door… See http://myitxpert.biz/ for more information!
Cryptowall 3.0 Infections Spike from Angler EK, Malicious Spam | Threatpost | The first stop for…
threatpost.com
Cryptowall 3.0 ransomware infections emanating from the Angler Exploit Kit are on the rise, and coincide with a spike from malicious spam campaigns.