Common Internet of Things Devices May Expose Consumers to Cyber Exploitation In conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the FBI is re-iterating the growing concern of cyber criminals targeting unsecure Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The number of IoT devices in use is expected to increase from 5 billion in 2016 to an estimated 20 to 50… Read More »
1) Open the email from your accounting department and click on the link that looks like: https://something/deltektouch/ajera/expense/ajerashared/backend/ajeraurl.php Click ok if you see this error 2) Click Open 3) Install the App 4) Open the App & accept terms (at the bottom) 5) When you get here, stop. Go back to the email with the link and click on… Read More »
When a user has the preview pane turned on in Windows Explorer, they cannot rename or move files. This is because, unlike the thumbnails generated for photos, the OS does not release the current file after opening it and generating the image. The OS then falsely reports that the file is locked by someone for editing. The worst… Read More »
Consumer Notice: Internet-Connected Toys Could Present Privacy and Contact Concerns for Children The FBI encourages consumers to consider cyber security prior to introducing smart, interactive, internet-connected toys into their homes or trusted environments. Smart toys and entertainment devices for children are increasingly incorporating technologies that learn
Create, update & resolve tasks, add images, reassign and get an overview of upcoming tasks using the app. Here is an example of a task that has images attached:
There is an extremely nasty hack that will brick your iOS device if you let it in. It installs itself as a Profile on your device. In one particular instance, we discovered the Profile was named “Emergency Alerts” and had been allowed by the user clicking on a popup link that indicated these would help in the case… Read More »
When specifying storage for a server-class machine, it’s important to understand that the drives within the system will be running 24/7 for the next 4-5 years. Because of this, the equipment used must be highly reliable. In order to enhance this reliability and fault tolerance, as well as the performance, various RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations… Read More »
Business E-mail Compromise E-mail Account Compromise The 5 Billion Dollar Scam This Public Service Announcement (PSA) is an update to Business E-mail Compromise (BEC) PSAs 1-012215-PSA, 1-082715a-PSA and I-061416-PSA, all of which are posted on www.ic3.gov. This PSA includes new Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) complaint information and updated statistical data as of December 31, 2016. DEFINITION Business… Read More »
This app allows users to digitally preview the exterior of inbound mail and track packages sent in the past week. Records are not created until you signup for the service, which requires detailed information about your finances for verification. Download from iTunes
Press this key To do this F4 Display the items in the active list. Ctrl + Tab Move forward through tabs. Ctrl + Shift + Tab Move back through tabs. Ctrl + number (number 1–9) Move to nth tab. Tab Move forward through options. Shift + Tab Move back through options. Alt + underlined letter Perform the command… Read More »
Taskbar keyboard shortcuts Press this key To do this Shift + click a taskbar button Open an app or quickly open another instance of an app. Ctrl + Shift + click a taskbar button Open an app as an administrator. Shift + right-click a taskbar button Show the window menu for the app. Shift + right-click a grouped… Read More »
Press this key To do this Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert) Copy the selected text. Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert) Paste the selected text. Ctrl + M Enter Mark mode. Alt + selection key Begin selection in block mode. Arrow keys Move the cursor in the direction specified. Page up Move the cursor by… Read More »
Press this key To do this Windows logo key Open or close Start. Windows logo key + A Open Action center. Windows logo key + B Set focus in the notification area. Windows logo key + C Open Cortana in listening mode. Notes This shortcut is turned off by default. To turn it on, select Start > Settings > Cortana, and turn on… Read More »
Press this key To do this Ctrl + X Cut the selected item. Ctrl + C (or Ctrl + Insert) Copy the selected item. Ctrl + V (or Shift + Insert) Paste the selected item. Ctrl + Z Undo an action. Alt + Tab Switch between open apps. Alt + F4 Close the active item, or exit the… Read More »
The grid below illustrates the comparison between cumulative costs over time between Office 365 (cloud solution) and on-premise Exchange. In this example, we have assumed 15 users- 5 with unlimited mailboxes at $8 per user per month, 10 with 50GB mailboxes at $4 per user per month, and cloud mailbox backup for each user at $1.50 per month.… Read More »
When sending images from your iPhone you can choose whether they are sent as attachments or embedded in the message. This is determined by the format of the email itself. If the email format is text the photos will be sent as attachments if the email is HTML the images will be embedded. Nowhere in settings can the… Read More »
Keeping your family safe on the Internet is a moving target. The Internet brings technology into our lives, but like the Gutenberg Press, its original purpose has been corrupted. If left unchecked, it will influence the very character of your children. To this end, I have a number of technologies and insights that can aid you in protecting… Read More »
Passwords should never be stored in clear text, Excel or in the cloud. These are easy targets for viruses and hackers. KeePass is an open-source program that will store your passwords in an encrypted file on your Mac or PC. A pin or password is used to access your data. You can also load this directly to a… Read More »
Covenant Eyes – Is a web browser and service that filters content and reports internet activity for $14 a month per family. The interesting twist is that you can leave filtering off and just rely on the reporting. This was helpful in the instance where a high school filter blocked Circle and the school expected unrestricted access to… Read More »
Software Assurance is an optional product Microsoft offers that covers your license purchase for a period of two years; during the time the software assurance is in effect, you would be entitled to any upgrades to the covered product at no additional cost, thereby guaranteeing you are always working with the most current version of the software. After… Read More »
The subject claims to be an employee (or an affiliate) of a major computer software or security company offering technical support to the victim. Recent complaints indicate some subjects are claiming to be support for cable and Internet companies to offer assistance with digital cable boxes and connections, modems, and routers. The subject claims the company has received… Read More »
Microsoft allows up to 10 concurrent connections to files shared from a local PC. This means that a small office can consider using a single workstation as a file server. Here are is our breakdown of the benefits and limitations of such a setup. Server Let’s begin by reviewing what a server does. Windows Server is a specific… Read More »
To add your work account to your iOS device: Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts Add Account > Choose Exchange Enter your email address and a description of your choosing At the next prompt select “Configure Manually” Enter your Windows password You will need to enter the Server, Domain and Username provided to you
For tracking travel and expensing mileage there is no easier app than Mile IQ. Continuous background tracking Auto enter repeat trips Location renaming Separate personal and business Submit monthly reports Download from iTunes
A great website that walks you through complicated repairs. They have detailed manuals and sell tools and parts to fix may items including iOS devices.
Genius turns your camera into a scanner. It is great for capturing receipts or creating a fax quality document. Single page or batch mode Send as JPG or PDF Output to Email, iMesssage or Camera roll Recognizes the document outline and eliminates background Automatically straightens text. Download from iTunes
Instead of casting out thousands of e-mails randomly hoping a few victims will bite, spear phishers target select groups of people with something in common—they work at the same company, bank at the same financial institution, attend the same college, order merchandise from the same website, etc. The e-mails are ostensibly sent from organizations or individuals the potential… Read More »
These tips will help you to safeguard your digital accounts. 1) Never store passwords in these: your email, an Excel spreadsheet, a Word document, the Notes app on your phone, ANY cloud based password storage solution. The reasons are legion, but here are a few: these are far too easy to search, most lack encryption in the event… Read More »
Doceri allows you to mirror and control any PC or Mac from a wirelessly connected iPad. It is also an interactive whiteboard that can be used to create a presentation, insert images, save and edit and record a screencast video that can be saved and shared. It works with any software as the makeups are actually being done… Read More »
When your iPhone or iPad goes to Apple for service, it is possible the data on your device can be lost. To ensure it’s recovery and a successful repair please do the following before we pickup your device: 1) Backup your Device It is possible Apple will replace your device so be sure to have a full backup.… Read More »
To access company files on your iOS you will need to have the VPN client setup and have “FileBrowser” installed and configured in advance. To connect: Go to Settings>VPN>and turn it on. If prompted enter your Windows password. Once connected you will see “VPN”at the top of your device. Open the FileBrowser app and click on the book… Read More »
Measures the current download speed of the network you are connected to. Useful for determining the quality of your WiFi and ISP. download from iTunes
Remote Desktop allows you to connect to your PC securely from you iPhone or iPad. To use remote desktop on your iOS you will need to have the VPN client setup and configured by NMS. To Connect: go to Settings>VPN>and turn it on If prompted enter your Windows password. Once connected you will see “VPN” at the top… Read More »
How To Choose Good Passwords From Symantec: http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/simplest-security-guide-better-password-practices Let’s begin with what NOT to do when choosing passwords. No Dictionary Words, Proper Nouns, or Foreign Words Password cracking tools are very effective at processing large quantities of letter and number combinations until a match for the password is found, as such users should avoid using conventional words as… Read More »
Individuals who believe they may be a victim of an online scam (regardless of dollar amount) can file a complaint with the IC3 at www.ic3.gov.To report tech support scams, please be as descriptive as possible in the complaint including: Name of the subject and company. Phone numbers and email addresses used by the subject. Websites used by the… Read More »
In October 2013, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) began receiving complaints from businesses about about trusted suppliers requesting wire transfers that ended up in banks overseas—and turned out to be bogus requests. Since then, losses from the business e-mail compromise (BEC) scam have been significant. “For victims reporting a monetary loss to the IC3, the average individual… Read More »
Insert SD Card into the reader and connect it you your iOS device. The Photos app should open immediately and display the photos on the card. If not open Photos and tap on Import at the bottom. Choose individual photos then Import or Import All. You will see “import complete”, click “keep” if you want to leave a… Read More »
TSheets is the best time tracking app I have ever used for tracking time. It offers: Powerfull desktop interface Single entry transitions from one job to the next GPS tracking for users in the field Manager approval process for submitted time Email reminders Integration into accounting systems and detailed reporting Paid time off tracking Submit time from the… Read More »
From the iOS device to be removed: Go to Settings > Tap your name at the top > iCloud > Turn Find My iPhone / iPad Off Enter your Apple ID password when prompted From a second iOS device on the same account: Go to Settings > Tap your name at the top > at the bottom select… Read More »
Subscribing happens when you make your initial purchase. Apple makes this very easy. Ever try to unsubscribe? Slightly less intuitive. On your iOS device go to the App Store App. Click Featured in the menues then scroll all the way to the bottom. Click on your apple id and choose “View Apple ID” Toward the bottom of the… Read More »