Secure IT Alert: Patch your Microsoft Internet Explorer – Now….

This alert comes courtesy of the US-CERT National Cyber Awareness System and we highly recommend you apply the patches provided by Microsoft to protect your Internet Explorer browser immediately. Hackers are currently using the browser vulnerability to exploit systems. In addition to patching your systems, we recommend a bit of common sense, such as not visiting links which are sent …

SECURE IT ALERT: Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Here’s one you should be concerned with… Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification Issued: September 19, 2012 ******************************************************************** Security Advisories Updated or Released Today ============================================== * Microsoft Security Advisory (2757760) – Title: Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution – http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2757760   – Revision Note: V1.2 (September 19, 2012): Added link to Microsoft Fix it solution, “Prevent Memory Corruption …

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FINALLY! Windows XP has decreased in popularity enough to no longer be the number one OS!

We knew the time was coming, but we didn’t know when, exactly……. According to an article on cnet.net, entitled “Windows 7 overtakes XP as Mac OS X passes Vista“, Microsoft Windows 7 has finally surpassed Microsoft XP as the most dominant operating system!  Predictions were all over the place, from 2013 to as far out as 2016, with a few …

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How to save money on your Greenville & Upstate SC computer repair

Are you wanting quality computer service performed by trained and experienced computer service professionals instead of someone found in the back of a newspaper? A service center you can depend on, that has fast turnaround, and has an outstanding reputation? Look no further than Homeland Secure IT in Greenville South Carolina! We offer sales, service and support both home and …

Apple Mac users should be aware of “super dangerous” drive-by Java exploit

Microsoft Windows users are well versed in malware and are armed with a plethora of ways to help protect themselves and their computer from becoming infected, such as: Computer operating system updates downloaded and installed (Microsoft Windows) Support application updates updated regularly (Java, Adobe, Microsoft Office) Robust anti-virus and anti-malware installed and up to date Backups of systems in place …

Symantec Partner Specializing in Backup Exec 2012 Sales and Support in Greenville SC

It was time to renew our training with Symantec so we can continue to offer Symantec Backup Exec 2012 sales and support as a partner, so we did it up right. Everyone here at Homeland Secure IT took the training and the assessments required.   Greg, Wes and I (John) are all up to date on these product offerings. If …