As I was meeting with a prospective client and telling them about our business last week, I suddenly realized that day was the 10th anniversary of Homeland Secure IT opening our doors for the first time! We have been so busy providing sales and service to our customers that we let the date slip up on us and didn’t get …
Avast’s CCleaner distributing malware
This is a shocking bit of news. The popular “CCleaner” application from Avast which is used by millions of people, may have been distributing malware via a backdoor. Just as shocking is the fact that Avast didn’t notify users. (Avast is security software company and provider of anti-virus/anti-malware products). An update has been released, however. You should install if it …
Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security Service Pack 2 & Critical Update available!
Many of the businesses that Homeland Secure IT serves are using Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security as their weapon of choice against malware and even spam. Once the product is loaded on their server and installed on their desktops, it will generally automatically download the security updates required to keep it current. However, every once in a while, Trend Micro …
Adobe out of band patch fixes flash vulnerability (Windows / Mac / Linux)
Adobe has released an out of band patch that corrects a flaw in Flash player which could permit an attacker to take control of an exploited system. This is actively being exploited by hackers and we recommend that the patch be applied immediately. More information about this security issue can be found on Adobe’s security website. If you require any …
We offer Greenville computer virus removal and cleanup services
Our number one phone call question is, “Can you remove a virus from my computer?” The short answer is, “yes”. The long answer is, “it depends on the severity of the infection.” While most malware occurrences may be nothing more than annoying, some of them will include a much more sinister payload, one that installs keylogging, or rootkits with complete …
Business desktop computer pricing for end of 2014
As the year draws to a close, many of the businesses here in Greenville SC and around the Upstate are making last minute purchases. Some are to use up the budget they have remaining, and some want to get purchases in on the 2014 tax year. Almost all of them want something new! Below you will find two of the …
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And the winner of our Jabra Freeway giveaway is….
We have a winner in our giveaway! Olga Bannister, simply for being awesome and subscribing to the Homeland Secure IT blog, you have won this cool device that may keep you from getting a ticket in the City of Greenville. Stop by and pick it up most any weekday between 8:30 and 5:30. You might call ahead to make sure …
Support for Windows XP and Office 2003 is coming to an end
Support for Windows XP and Office 2003 is coming to an end On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for the decade-old Windows XP. This means you will no longer receive updates, including security updates, for Windows XP from Microsoft. Support of Microsoft Office 2003 will also be ending on the same date. Security Risk Without critical Windows XP …
Slow computer – we can fix that! Viruses, spyware, adware, malware clean up in Greenville, SC
Though it is only a small fraction of what we do, when we help a client with a computer that is running slow, it may have the biggest impact on their day-to-day user experience over just about any other service or product we offer. I was reminded of that earlier today when I received this in email from Jan at …
Are you afraid of social media?
I have a hard time trusting people who are not active and open on social media. My perception is that they are hiding something… What are some reasons for NOT using social media to connect with people and share either your personal or business life (or in my case, both)??? Reasons people might abstain from being social on the internet: …