A data breech due to a cyber attack on a South Carolina Department of Revenue web server has exposed a potential 3.6 million SC social security numbers and approximately 387,000 debit card numbers, however, the official report indicates that only a small portion of the card numbers were not encrypted. You can read about the attack timeline and response here and …
Relying on Jesus for computer and network security will not protect you
I bet that title got your attention! But according to a list of passwords examined, “Jesus” will not protect you, as it is on SplashData’s list of password’s that are considered unsafe due to the sheer usage of them. Obviously, “password” is the worst, followed by “123456” and “12345678”. I stole the following list of passwords from SplashData from the …
Buy Microsoft Office now, download the next versions FREE!
The release of Microsoft Windows 8 is now just a few days away! When you buy a desktop or notebook computer from us with Windows 8 on it, why not add Microsoft Office 2010? Not only will you have the latest and greatest software and operating system, customers who purchase any qualifying version of Microsoft Office product between now and …
Octoberfest? No, it’s just time for a bunch of Microsoft Office Updates! Get ’em installed!
Here we are, another Patch Tuesday, where Microsoft makes updates available to their products. The Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 2012 indicates there are seven bulletins that will be addressed today. They include: Critical – Remote code execution – Affecting Microsoft Office and Microsoft Server Important – Remote code execution – Affecting Microsoft Office Important – Elevation of privilege …
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 do the job you were …
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 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 …
The Rocky Horror Show is at The Warehouse Theatre again – Don’t miss this #Greenville!
Last Saturday night was a fantastically fun night as John, Megan and her friend Jess, and I headed to the midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Warehouse Theatre in Greenville. We were in attendance of the first production of Rocky Horror two years ago and awaited the chance to experience it again. Megan and Jess were super …
Book a fun dance party band for your next corporate event in Greenville Spartanburg Anderson!
We’re pretty sure you already know, but John M. Hoyt’s other job is with a band… So, we would appreciate it much if you would consider HOT AS A PEPPER for your next corporate event in Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Simpsonville (anywhere around the Upstate of SC). In fact, it would be outstanding if every time you thought of live …
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, …