Windows Security Update Breaks Remote Desktop Connection
Windows Security Update Breaks Remote Desktop Connection One of the most recent Microsoft Security updates to CredSSP is breaking the authentication process for remote desktop connection users. The following platforms are affected: Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows 8.1Windows 10Windows 7Windows 10 Version 1511Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 10 Version […]
Continue Reading...Hard Disk Drives vs. Solid State Drives - What is the best choice?
Hard disk drives? Solid state drives? I'm so confused! You are not alone - most people absolutely have no idea what the difference is between a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid state drive (SSD). Why would you? Orange County Computer is here to help. Choosing between a traditional hard drive with moving […]
Continue Reading...E-Mail Security Phishing Attempts: How to determine if a fraudulent phishing attempt or ransomware is lurking in your Inbox
E-Mail Security Phishing E-Mail Security is a daily concern for many companies, even with the correct firewalls, routers and layers of security in place. Ransomware attacks are increasing daily at an exponential level. According to the FBI, in 2016, an average of 4,000 ransomware attacks took place every day on businesses.Typically we would differentiate between […]
Continue Reading...Protect Data Against WannaCrypt Ransomware Attacks
The International WannaCrypt or WannaCry Cyberattack launched on May 12, 2017 and affected companies and individual systems in over 150 countries. The 2nd version of this ransomware was released Monday Morning, May 15, 2017. This morphed variation of a ransomware virus is unique in that it also executed massive scans on other vulnerable machines used within […]
Continue Reading...Gmail is Ending Chrome Browser Support for Windows XP and Vista Operating Systems
Gmail is Ending Chrome Browser Support for Windows XP and Vista Operating Systems Google recently announced that it would be ending its Gmail support for outdated operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows Vista. The Internet search giant is asking users to upgrade their Chrome browsers to its latest version. Updating to the latest […]
Continue Reading...Trumplocker Virus - No Joke!
New Trumplocker Virus The latest virus type known as a Venuslocker infection has been mutated and is called the Trumplocker Virus. This is not a joke, it's legitimately real and has been confirmed as a ransomware infection. It started showing up just recently in 2017. The first sign of the virus is when you see […]
Continue Reading...LA Valley College Ransomware Attack
Another Ransomware Attack LA Valley College started the year off on a very sour note....Over the New Years Holiday, the college was crippled with a Ransomware attack. LA Valley College became the first major cyber victim of 2017, paying $28,000 in BitCoins to retrieve their school and student data. It's really frustrating as an IT […]
Continue Reading...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...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...Orange County Computer Sponsors Marriott US Masters Summer Nationals
US Masters Summer Nationals @ Mission Viejo Nadadores Every year thousands of US Masters Swimmers travel across the United States to compete in the US Masters National Swim Meet. This year, the Mission Viejo Nadadores proudly host this National Championship for the first time since 2005. Former Olympians and World Record holders will be in […]
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