Computer Security

Petya Ransomware: What You Need To Know and How To Protect Yourself From It!

Starting on June 27, 2017 reports of a new Ransomware infection, the Petya Ransomware, began spreading across Europe. Microsoft first saw the infections in Ukraine, where more than 12,500 machines encountered the threat. Petya then quickly spread to 64 other countries, including Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Russia, and the United States. What is Petya and how […]

Ransomware Attacks via Google Docs

This past week we have seen yet another deviously creative way the cyber criminals are pushing the latest Ransomware virus out to the public via Google Docs. This new method incorporates part of a daily process for many employees, students or small businesses familiar with Google Docs and is more sophisticated, its delivery anticipating a […]

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 […]

Heartbleed Bug: A Major Vulnerability on the Web Exposed

Heartbleed Bug: A flaw in software that is used to secure Web communications exposes sensitive data. A major new vulnerability called Heartbleed has let attackers gain access to users passwords and fool people into using fake versions of Web sites. The issue comes from an open-source software called OpenSSL (OpenSSL 1.0.1 through 1.0.1.f was affected) This […]

Windows XP Retirement: Essential Security Tips

On April 8, 2014, Windows XP SP3 and Office 2003 will be retired by Microsoft Microsoft is urging all companies to update their operating systems. The problem is that for some companies it could take more than two years to upgrade. If your company still has systems running Windows XP, here are some important security tips. Check Embedded […]

IT Security Expert, Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer Inc. NBC News Interview

NBC News interviews Network Security and Infrastructure expert Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer, Inc.regarding data security and email hacking.

Many ATMs Are Still Running Windows XP

Only 15% of ATMs are running on Windows 7 or higher. On April 8th Windows XP will no longer be supported by Microsoft and will become highly vulnerable to hackers. Once the deadline expires, ATMs will become further vulnerable to malware and data theft. Unless they are running on an Embedded version of Windows XP. This […]

Microsoft Windows Support Scam Tries to Strike Again! Acadia Technology is a bogus company.

On December 4, 2013, One of our clients received a call that they were convinced was legit. Lucky for them they thought it would be a good idea for their IT Provider to speak with them so they asked this company to contact us in order to proceed. We knew immediately that it was a […]

BlackBerry Releases Security Advisory

The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team Reports a Security Advisory for BlackBerry devices. The security advisory is for a vulnerability that affects the BlackBerry Universal Device Service that installed by default with BlackBerry Enterprise Service versions 10.0 to 10.1.2. In order for a BlackBerry customer to actually be attacked. The attacker must use […]

Automated Internet Attack Program, Blackhole Author Arrested

The alleged cyber criminal responsible for developing and maintaining the Blackhole automated attack toolkit is arrested. The European Cybercrime Centre, on October 8th announced this monumental arrest. This automated toolkit was responsible for many of the financial attacks aimed at business and individuals. The toolkit was sold on underground hacking forums under a subscription-based business […]

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