by wwarren | Oct 17, 2017 | Annoucements, Security, Security Alerts, WIFI
*UPDATE* It turns out Linux is especially vulnerable to this vulnerability. this means Android is especially vulnerable. Linux(and by extension Android) can be tricked into using a zero encryption key which means the attacker can easily watch all traffic on that...
by wwarren | Oct 6, 2017 | Microsoft, Office, Security, Windows
I have been thinking for a bit that Microsoft not only wanted Windows 7 to die quickly but Windows 8.x as well. Windows 7 because it is, admittedly old, and Windows 8.x because it is yet another Vista disaster. Windows 8.x however is technically supported until...
by wwarren | Jul 18, 2017 | Cloud Computing, Internet, IOT, Security, Security Alerts
Yet another IOT security issue. this one is actually a remote code exploit so once again a flaw allows IOT devices to get taken over Two things: Do not let IOT have access to your internal network. It MUST be firewalled onto its own network. Do not allow IOT access...
by wwarren | Jun 27, 2017 | Internet, Ransomware, Security, Security Alerts
There is a new ransomware package spreading worldwide and it is even getting more companies in the US then WannaCry hit. It uses the Petrwrap ransomware package. This package leverages known vulnerabilities that have had patches out for quite some time. If you are not...
by wwarren | Jun 19, 2017 | Annoucements, Hosting, Internet, Ransomware, Security, Services
This is unfortunate. I do not wish this type of disaster on anybody. ANY operating system is vulnerable to ransomware…yes even Apple. This is why I am a big proponent of ransomware resistant backups. ETC Maryland’s web hosting service has superior data...
by wwarren | May 13, 2017 | Internet, Ransomware, Security, Security Alerts
Ok the news is on fire with news of a massive malware attack. This malware is called ransomware. I have been talking about ransomware since early last year and I have been talking about how to not get yourself infected since 2010. When I started this company I had...
