We are getting reports that scammers are spoofing local bank phone numbers. Question every call. These thieves are tricky. Do not let them on your computer. When in doubt hang up. Call the entity they are trying to be directly to ask about the call. Ie. your local bank branch. And remember Apple, Google, Microsoft, …
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Your Data Is Too Important Not To Backup!!
Computers are an important tool in almost every business today. Even more important is the data we save on them. Imagine the worst possible scenario. This includes flood, fire, theft and/or equipment failure. Is your data backed up? What would happen in a total loss? That’s where we come in. We offer solutions to protect …
Is your Business Network Secure and Ready for The Latest Virus, Malware or Ransomware Attack?
Custom Computers Inc. Can help you protect your business. Is your Business Network Secure and Ready for The Latest Virus, Malware or Ransomware Attack? When was the last time you updated your Anti-virus Software? How about updating your Internet Router? Did one of your employees click on something they shouldn’t have or visit a website …
URGENT – CCleaner Vulnerability found – Update To The Latest Version
***URGENT*** This morning we have learned about a vulnerability in CCleaner, one of the popular programs we use in our toolkit. CCleaner has already put out an update and we encourage all users of CCleaner to update to the latest version. We have uploaded the latest version to our website so you are sure to …
Top 12 Lesser Known Features & Improvements In Windows 10
Windows 10 is ready for launch and many tech publications have covered it in their articles. However, everybody talks only about its biggest new features. As is always the case with operating systems, there are many small things that are new to Windows 10 and most people have never heard about them. We tested Windows …
Stagefright bug affects 95% of Android users -Avast
Mobile Security: Protect your mobile device from Stagefright – new Android vulnerability What is Stagefright and how to protect my device? Stagefright is believed to be the worst Android vulnerability yet discovered. All devices running Android versions Froyo 2.2 to Lollipop 5.1.1 are affected, which are used by approximately 95% of all Android devices, by …
Malvertising
We’re on a bit of an educational push here with the aim of helping Internet users become a bit more aware of the latest tricks that criminals are using to catch you out. Hopefully, this means you will be a bit safer online. Today’s post takes a closer look at ‘malvertising’. This was covered in …
Tech Support Scammers Go For Porn Shocker
Crooks are making millions of dollars defrauding unsavvy users with fake online tech support. The scam is simple but yet effective and has gone through many variations over time. Scammers can be very creative, simulating the Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) or even stealing templates used by security companies. In their latest iteration, the tech …
Google Reports 5% Of Users Infected By Ad Injectors
Google, working with researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, conducted a study that found 5 percent of users visiting Google sites were infected with Ad Injectors. An Ad Injector is a type of adware that can put ads into pages you are viewing, replace existing ads with other ads, and block content you are …
Intel Unleashes NVMe SSD 750 Series For Consumer PCs
The PC storage world was undeniably boring, and spinning, before SSDs came along. SSDs were expensive and somewhat exotic at first, but still worth every penny. SSDs deliver revolutionary speed that unlocks the true potential of the CPU, and youcannot seriously claim to have a performance PC today if it doesn’t have a slab of …
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