Remote tech support installs malware on server?
I received a phone call from a client last night who said that they could not browse the internet at their organization and that mail was down as well. Here are the initial observations: Their Cisco VoIP phone system was able to make calls and internal machines could ping outside servers by IP, but not [...]
Adobe and Microsoft patches galore for March 2013
While spring has not quite sprung, Microsoft and Adobe have both sprung a slew of updates for you. It is important that you apply these updates to your computers and servers in order to keep your network secure. Let’s start with Adobe – Four Flash security holes have been plugged in Flash Player 11.6.602.171 and [...]
The best service in the Upstate isn’t from a big national franchise
The best service in the Upstate isn’t from a big national franchise… It’s from a locally owned business (that is part of a national franchise). I’m not talking about computer or server service, I’m talking about automobile service this time. If you follow me on social media, you probably saw me whining about my car [...]
Flash! Savior of the Universe! No, not really….
Adobe Flash Player is making more friends (Right up there with JAVA! )… There are active attacks being reported currently for vulnerabilities that affect not only Microsoft Windows but also Apple Mac. You should insure that updates are installed! Should you require assistance applying these critical security updates to your computer or your entire network [...]
Homeland Security advises disabling or uninstalling Java – With good reason…
This week, the Department of Homeland Security suggested disabling or uninstalling Java based on a CERT publication where they announced Java 7 fails to restrict access to privileged code. That original posting has been updated as recently as today, January 12, 2013. What does it all mean? Well, in a nutshell, if you have the vulnerable [...]
You need a second pair of eyes on your business computer, server & network
If you maintain your own company computer, server & network or do you have someone in-house that does, it might be a good idea to get a second pair of eyes to give your business infrastructure a once-0ver. If you are like most people, when everything is running well, you get comfortable and begin to [...]
Reveton Ransomware Removal – You have been violating copyright and related rights law FBI warning
Here’s a few calls we have received in the last couple weeks: “My computer is locked and a screen is displaying a message from the FBI saying I have to pay a fine in order to use it again” “A window says I am in violation of the law for downloading media or port and [...]
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 [...]
Homeland Secure IT will be closed for Labor Day – but available for emergency computer service
The crew at Homeland Secure IT will be enjoying some downtime this coming Monday! Just because the office is locked up doesn’t mean we are not here for you though, so if Monday comes and your computer or server is having problems and you are NOT enjoying “down time”, then please call us anyway, as [...]
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 [...]
