Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door.
The Truth About Your PC’s Factory Settings: One Size Fits None
Even a brand new, state-of-the-art computer was built for no one in particular. Windows comes installed on your PC in average (“Balanced”) power mode. This means your computer arrived trying to perform a balancing act between users who want to save power and those who want raw speed. The result is your new PC is constrained by a mediocre system … Read More
Gameover Zeus reminds us of the basics of online security
The UK’s National Crime Agency has advised that it has identified the gang behind prevalent virus, Gameover Zeus, and warned users that they have a two week window to ensure their computers are secure, before it can be expected that the cybercriminals regain control and potentially unleash a large scale cyber-attack. The warning comes after the NCA, working with the FBI, managed … Read More
Merry Christmas
Just a quick note to wish all of my relatives, friends customers and acquaintances a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. The Technic-Owl will be around over Christmas and New Year to help you with any issues you may have with those lovely Hi-Tech presents that Santa is bringing you; Andriod, iPad, iPod, Laptop, PC Playstation, X-Box Connection to broadband, Configuring parental … Read More
