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 says it is from the …
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: About that Apple iTunes 10.7 update – yeah, it fixes more than *160* different vulnerabilities!
Lately I’ve had a lot going on between our son, Brett Albertson (Easley High School football center #75) and his slew of activities, our daughter Megan in college, my band (Hot As A Pepper) and work. Because of these distractions I almost missed an important security update. A few days back, Apple released the 10.7 update of iTunes. While you …
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 …
Mailbox level backup for your Microsoft Exchange server is more affordable than you might think!
How are you backing up your Microsoft Exchange server? Many businesses are using the Microsoft provided NTBackup, which can backup the entire store, while others may be using another backup package that backs up the entire store. The super-budget minded may be using scripts to shut down the Exchange and then copy the store to an external hard drive. Still …
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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 …
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 voice mail will go to …
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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 …