by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hackers are always on the lookout for new ways to freshen up time-tested techniques. Where time-tested techniques are concerned, few are older than the humble phishing email. In one form or another, it seeks to trick an unsuspecting user to innocently hand over...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’re not familiar with the term, ‘Steganography’ is the term used to describe the act of hiding code in images and videos. It’s a creative strategy that allows hackers to slip past even the most robust defenses. Recently, researchers at...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Microsoft recently updated their support page and offered additional guidance to network admins as it relates to Office 365’s built-in spam filters. The gist of the update is that they strongly advise against turning the auto-filters off. They provided some...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s the end of an era. In 2001, Apple introduced iTunes, which transformed the music industry. For the first time ever, it was possible to buy individual songs, transfer files, and automatically sync data. It was safe and secure, and people flocked to it in...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jun 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Does your computer contain a Qualcomm wireless network adapter? If so, be aware that Microsoft is warning you that your system may suffer a sporadic loss of Wi-Fi connectivity after installing the Windows 10 update. The update was released in May 2019, stemming from...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jun 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Linux systems aren’t targeted by hackers as often as Windows and iOS-based systems, but they’re certainly not immune. Recently, security researchers have discovered a new strain of malware developed by Chinese hackers, specifically for the purpose of...
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