It’s not Microsoft that’s calling you on the phone about your computer
It’s not Microsoft on the phone! Believe it or not, we still get calls at Orange County Computer from customers that report receiving a phone call from “Microsoft” about their Windows Operating System. This scam has been going on worldwide for over 8 years now. These cyber-criminals even have the nerve to call our offices every […]
Continue Reading...Windows 10 Operating System will be released on July 29
The Windows 10 Operating System is coming and should be the fix to all the woes of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. It may be everything that Windows 8 lacked. Here at the Orange County Computer Tech Repair Center, we have downgraded many of our clients from Windows 8 to Windows 7 and others waited until Windows […]
Continue Reading...UCLA Health System Hacked in Massive Cyber Attack Affecting 4.5 Million
Reported Friday July 17th: UCLA Health System Hacked leaving 4.5 million patients with compromised Social Security Numbers and other vital health information. Despite the UCLA Health System hack, this cyber attack occurring nearly a year ago in September of 2014, patients were not notified until July 17th. UCLA Health System detected suspicious activity on its networks back in October […]
Continue Reading...Windows Server 2003 End of Life July 14, 2015
Farewell Windows Server 2003, Microsoft ends support on July 14, 2015. The ever popular Windows Server 2003 has been officially put to rest at Microsoft. Support and updates formally ended last week on July 14th, 2015. This means that Microsoft will not longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003, hence any network running […]
Continue Reading...Anthem Blue Cross Data Breach: What you need to know about the health insurer’s personal information breach
Another Anthem Blue Cross data breach compromises personal information of millions. Anthem, which operates as Anthem Blue Cross in California and a variety of other brands in other states, announced Wednesday Feb. 4, 2015 that hackers had obtained personal information on million of its health insurance customers, including the CEO, Joseph R. Swedish. What did […]
Continue Reading...Best New Apps: Workflow for iOS
Workflow for iOS review: An awesome Mac-like app for our post-PC devices Our iOS devices aren’t built for efficiency. Unlike OS X, where we can simultaneously work in multiple apps and position windows and folders on our desktops for optimal output, iOS has a far greater focus on individual tasks. Even accomplishing something […]
Continue Reading...Windows 10 New Features: Cortana, a ‘Spartan’ browser, Xbox streaming, and more
It’s official: Windows 10 is coming to the people. After kicking off Windows 10 with a bevy of business-friendly features, Microsoft drew back the curtain on the operating system’s new consumer-focused features at an event last Wednesday, while simultaneously driving home a vision of an operating system designed to deliver a singular, cohesive experience across […]
Continue Reading...Data Hijacker Holds Patient Data Hostage
A critical access hospital in southern Illinois was targeted by holding PHI data hostage. The attacker was an unknown party with access to protected health information. This attacker also threatened to release more data unless a “substantial” ransom payment was made. The 22-bed hospital in Flora, Ill., notified its clinic patients that back on Nov. 2 there […]
Continue Reading...SSLv3 Poodle Security Breach
SSLv3 POODLE Security Vulnerability Breaks SSLv3 Secure Browsing When you access high profile sites and services such as your bank, Twitter or Google you typically access sites using https:// or a feature called SSL (secure sockets layer) but a new security defect could break that open. SSL or TLS (Transport Layer Security) provides encryption to protect […]
Continue Reading...Caution: If You’re Considering Office 365 Read Beyond the Fine Print
Office 365 is working great in Don’s shop, but there are issues you need to be aware of. He shares what he’s found out (so far). As more and more people switch to Microsoft Office 365 Software as a Service, program bugs will obviously present themselves. The original writer of this blog uses Office 365, and […]
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