The hybrid work model and why it’s here to stay
Since Spring of 2020, we at Orange County Computer have seen a huge increase in clients migrating into our Cloud. New mandatory working options were necessary either due to state mandates or individual illness. Because of that, companies needed to turn to tech solutions suited for transitioning to the hybrid work model. Hybrid workplaces existed […]
Continue Reading...Log4j Vulnerability – Am I At Risk?
Just recently, popular cloud services such as Steam and iCloud, as well as apps like Amazon and Twitter were reportedly vulnerable to attack by logging utility Log4j. As reported by Ars Technica, Minecraft was the first to discover the Log4j vulnerability. Their services warned of an actively circulating attack code that exploited the vulnerability to […]
Continue Reading...Apple Devices Targeted by Pegasus Spyware – Update to 14.8
Apple Devices Targeted by Pegasus – What? We are all vulnerable to digital spying, albeit the recommended protections have been put into place for our protections. The latest in cyber security threats is Apple devices targeted by Pegasus Spyware. Devices running iOS (iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, Laptops) version 14.6 and lower are in jeopardy. The […]
Continue Reading...TLS 1.3 Why Your Emails Just Stopped Working
As the world moves further and further into the cloud, securing the cloud becomes increasingly important. There are an uncountable amount of security protocols which are constantly improved and reinvented to make everyone’s online presence that much safer. As new updates are welcomed, older protocols become unsupported due to discovered exploits and holes; which can […]
Continue Reading...Data Security and Two-Factor Authentication (TFA)
What is Two Factor Authentication? You may have heard the of the term Two Factor Authentication (TFA) and been using it without even knowing. This feature has been widely used for years, yet recently, due to the increased security breaches and changes in compliance, it’s mainstream use is growing. Have you ever wondered why your […]
Continue Reading...Cyber Monday Computer Repair Specials at Orange County Computer Start Early This Year
The 2020 Holiday Season is upon us. The team at Orange County Computer wants to help make a few things easier for you this season. Our Cyber Monday Specials will be available from November 23rd- November 30th. Do you have a failing system or have you been holding off on repairing a broken computer? This […]
Continue Reading...Ransomware Attacks: Is Your Network Protected?
Universal Health Systems, one of the largest healthcare providers in the US, was hit with one of the most widespread Ransomware attacks to date on Sunday September 27th, causing hospitals across the country to scramble while caring for patients in our currently taxed COVID healthcare nightmare. This ransomware attack is linked to Russian Cybercrime group […]
Continue Reading...Campco Daycamps Offers Safe Childcare Alternatives in Lake Forest
Every parent of a child is battling the same thing right now with COVID-19, trying to plan out working and parenting during this difficult time. Let’s face it, this just sucks! We all want to try and offer some type of normalcy for our kids during this time but it’s a struggle and juggling act […]
Continue Reading...Microsoft Office 2010 End of Support: Protect Your Data
As we begin to move away from the massive transition of Windows 7’s official End of Support, other Microsoft applications developed around the OS have begun to reach the end of their timetables as well. On October 13, 2020 Microsoft Office 2010 will reach its end of support. Just like with Windows 7 back in […]
Continue Reading...Remote Computer Support
I can guarantee that everyone in your household is using their desktop/laptop/tablets for work, school and entertainment as we all struggle to get through this time. Safer at home doesn’t mean that our lives need to stop entirely. In fact, at this time, you may be busier than ever trying to juggle everything right now. […]
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