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 …

Keep an eye on your home from anywhere with the D-Link DCS-942L IP camera without going broke

Here’s a fun one we offer for sale…   The D-Link DCS-942L IP camera. This puppy is compact, and loaded with great features. Resolution of 640×480 Infrared (see in the dark) with automatic cut filter Ethernet connected Wireless Wi-Fi connected! Wall / desk mount included Built-in microphone (listen in to the room it is mounted in) Audio out – yes, …

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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 …

Adobe and Microsoft Windows Updates Galore!

UPDATE YOUR COMPUTERS!  Mac owners too!  And don’t delay! The updates released this week are serious, people. If you do not patch up your computers and servers, or call us in to do it for you, the chances of being exploited are incredibly high….  Especially for the Microsoft Exchange and Remote Desktop vulnerabilities. Sorry to harp on it, but this …

Kaspersky Lab could use your help decrypting Gauss malware

I can’t recall another time when an anti-virus company did this, but Kaspersky Lab has reached out to the world at large to see if someone has what it takes to decrypt a portion of the Gauss malware that is designed to steal information from the infected computers. If you want to get in on the action, email theflame@kaspersky.com and …

Microsoft and Adobe to tag team you with patches this month – August 2012

A plethora of patches are just around the corner. Not just from Microsoft, but from Adobe also, as they team up for an onslaught on your computer in August. I don’t think anyone using Microsoft Windows will escape the patchy update goodness on Tuesday! Microsoft will be unleashing nine bulletins, of which, five are rated as critical. These updates will …