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Weekly TEK Tip: Turning Vulnerabilities Into Strengths.

Cyber security is among the few areas that continue to hold opportunity for growth this year. We all enjoy convenience but as convenient as they seem, you may be leaving your door wide open to major privacy (and security) risks. Remember when NIST tested forensics to retrieve data from damaged mobile phones? A damaged phone might not power on, and the data port might not work, but tools can be used to access the phone’s memory chips.

In short, here’s a few things to watch out for;

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  1. Notice those sites giving you options to log into your account utilizing Facebook, or Google, etc?
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Crockett in Contra Costa County, California – Computer Security Service Near Me

About the Crockett in Contra Costa County, California

Located 28 miles northeast of San Francisco, Crockett is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County with 3,094 people as its 2010 population. The town was named after Joseph B., who served on the California Supreme Court and owned land here that would later become Rancho El Pinole – one of many Mexican grants made to Ygnacio Martinez during Spanish rule up until 1821 when Mexico ceded all rights under American control following their victory over Spain writes out own independence from ours. 

Things to Do in Crockett in Contra Costa County, California

Crockett is home to the C&H Sugar Refinery which has been in operation since 1906 and can be seen from Highway 80 as you approach the town.…

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The 3 Options For IT Support And How To Choose The One That Fits Your Business

If you’re a business owner or planning to open a new business, chances are you have looked into IT support options. For those unfamiliar with the world of IT support, it can be confusing trying to figure out which option is best for your business. You might be interested in the most cost-efficient option but worry that it won’t offer enough support. Maybe you have looked at more extensive options and wondered what is truly necessary for your company’s needs. 

It can be problematic to look at cost alone to decide which option is best for you. When determining IT needs, there are three predominant options – that all come with different benefits and drawbacks – to consider before factoring in the cost of the company.…

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TEK Tip #5 Why Public WiFi Can Be Dangerous

We’re all guilty of it: connecting to free public WiFi. Whether it’s at the coffee shop, hotel or airport, the temptation to check e-mail and surf the web is just too strong to resist. So BEFORE you connect to any free, public WiFi, make sure the connection is legitimate.

This week’s TEK Tip focuses on the concerns challenges we face when using Public wi-fi in places like coffee shops, airports, and hotels.

Data Backup/Recovery, IT Security & Support, Virus Protection, Cyber Security Training, IT Support, Data Security, Cyber Security, Data backups, Computer security service in Walnut Creek, CaliforniaIt’s not uncommon for hackers to set up fake clones of public WiFi access points to try and get you to connect to THEIR WiFi over the legitimate, safe public one being made available to you.…

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Network Week In Review: Avoiding Tax Season Phone Scams

With tax season in session, the IRS continues to remind taxpayers to be aware that criminals continue to make aggressive calls posing as IRS agents in hopes of stealing taxpayer money or personal information.

While this isn’t a shocking turn for anyone who has been paying attention to the evolution of tax refund fraud, it’s a problem that everyone needs to be aware of nonetheless.

How will I know if a phone call from “the IRS” is actually a scam?

Data Backup/Recovery, IT Security & Support, Virus Protection, Cyber Security Training, IT Support, Data Security, Cyber Security, Data backups, Computer security service in Walnut Creek, CaliforniaIdentity thieves generally try to create a sense of urgency when they contact you. Their strategy is to put you in a state of fear or anxiety through threats or by offering deals that sound too good to be true.…

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3 Great IT Resolutions For The New Year

As the new year kicks off, many business owners and entrepreneurs are making their New Year’s resolutions. Most of these business owners will be focused on increasing profits or expanding growth, but it would be wise to focus on some IT- or tech-related resolutions as well. Making sure that you are up-to-date on the most recent tech and security measures can go a long way toward growing and protecting your business.

While many companies make goals or resolutions that they hope to achieve in the new year, plenty of businesses fail to meet these goals because they do not take the steps necessary to achieve them.…

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