Microsoft has released some updated details on the End of Support for Windows XP. On April 8th, 2014, when Microsoft releases the last patches for Windows XP, they will also be cutting off downloads for their free antivirus program, Microsoft Security Essentials. From April 9th onward, users will no longer be able to download MSE straight from … [Read more...]
CryptoLocker – The latest in RansomWare
It's not often where something like this comes along and makes our ears perk up. Long story short, the best defense to CryptoLocker is a good backup. Now, that being said, you're probably saying, "I've got a good backup". My question is; If you haven't tested it in a while, how do you know? Recently one of my customers said the exact same … [Read more...]
June 2013 Update Details
Once again, everyone, the second Tuesday of another month has passed and the computer industry has graced society with more updates. June has turned out to be a quiet month for both Microsoft and Adobe, as both companies have released a small number of updates (only one for Adobe!). Oracle is still outside it's typical Quarterly update routine, so … [Read more...]
End of Life for Windows XP and Office 2003
Computer software is constantly being updated which requires faster and more robust hardware which requires more powerful software which requires more powerful hardware. It's an endless cycle where software and hardware get to the point where they're no longer supported. Each of the major versions of Windows in the past have had patches to them … [Read more...]
May 2013 Update Details
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday has come and gone and we're in for a treat of new patches for the month, plus a handful from Adobe. Oracle runs on a quarterly patch schedule and will not be releasing any scheduled updates until July. But without further delay, here is the break down you've been holding your breath for: Microsoft: Two critical updates … [Read more...]