Posts by steve@pdxittech.com
Hackers Attacking Exchange Servers In New Warning From Microsoft
Recently, Microsoft’s Defender ATP Research Team issued guidance relating to defending against attacks that target Exchange servers. They are coming under increasing attack based on the latest Microsoft statistics, which show a marked increase in the use of web shells on on-premises Exchange servers. The company is currently tracking multiple ongoing attacks, some of which…
Read MoreU.S. Senators Banning the Use of Strong Encryption
Last week, Republican U.S. Senators introduced the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act “ending the use of ‘warrant-proof’ encrypted technology by terrorists and other bad actors to conceal illicit behavior.” Experts and privacy advocates think it can effectively outlaw strong encryption. As the name may suggest, the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act (LAED Act,…
Read MoreLawsuit Claims Google Private Browsing Isn’t Really Private
Google is in hot water with a complaint filed to the District Court of Northern California. The complaint alleges that the tech giant tracks users’ browsing data and a variety of other identifying information via Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics, and a variety of other applications. It tracks data even when users are accessing the…
Read MoreIntel Steps Up Game With CPU-Level Malware Protection
Tech companies both big and small are always looking for new ways to protect their customers from the threat of malware. While that’s not something that hardware vendors are known for, Intel has leapt into the fray with a recent announcement. Their planned “Tiger Lake” mobile processers will offer CPU-level malware protection features. Tom Garrison…
Read MoreCybercriminals Are Counting On You!
The world is slowing down during this COVID-19 pandemic. Wall Street is being hit hard. People are no longer going out. We’re told to quarantine or self-isolate and not engage in groups. You can bet there’s one group that’s not slowing down at all. In fact, they’re probably working overtime while the rest of us…
Read MoreOur privacy is once again being trampled on.
The US Senate recently passed a bill to extend elements of the Patriot Act. Notably, this legislation included parts that would increase the FBI and CIA’s ability to legally access your browser search history without a warrant. The age-old argument that’s often trotted out when government power is expanded to trespass on individual privacy is…
Read MoreThink Your Phone is Safe? Why Your iPhone and Android Need a Security Plan
It’s a common misconception: “My phone can’t get a virus.” Many of us treat our smartphones differently than our computers, believing they are somehow immune to hacking and malware. But the truth is, your iPhone or Android phone is a powerful mini-computer—and a prime target for cybercriminals. You can, in fact, get a virus, be…
Read MoreWork from home security tips
Keep work and personal separate. Use a remote desktop solution for those working at home with their personal computers. Ask us to help with setting up a remote solution for your employees. This ensures that if their home computer is outdated on patches and updates or they accidentally get malware this will not impede the…
Read MoreYet, Another Data Breach that could have been easily avoided.
A laptop containing personal information of Health Share of Oregon members was stolen from the organization’s nonemergency transportation provider in November, Health Share announced. Health Share, a coordinated care organization with more than 300,000 Medicaid clients in the Portland metro area, learned of the breach on Jan. 2. The CCO issued a news release Wednesday…
Read MoreThe Death of Windows 7
Microsoft has discontinued extended support for Windows 7, as of January 14, 2020. This means that there will no longer be any security patches, software updates or tech support for this operating system. Now, on Windows 7 PCs, you will get a lovely blue screen stating that it is ‘strongly recommended’ that you upgrade to…
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