by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Laconia, News, Uncategorized
The Equifax data breach was front page news while the Yahoo data breach didn’t get as much attention. Why is that? And what exactly is a data breach? A data breach is a hacker logging into a secure system and stealing information. In the case of Equifax this...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Laconia, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
Microsoft added a bunch of new features for their Fall Creators Update, which came out last week (see blog). If you are excited to see what is coming on the new update, make sure that you have your updates turned on and your computer plugged in. This update, being...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 20, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, News, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
As if the breach wasn’t bad enough, hackers have started a new phishing scam. Having sensed our hesitance to do anything online, they have taken to the phones. They call trying to pass themselves off as an Equifax officer or one of their competitors, TransUnion...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Info/Contact, News, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
In this world of technology it feels like we are always a step behind hackers. Here are a few things that we can do to protect ourselves: 1: Use a good anti-virus software While no software can keep everything out, it helps. 2: Read what you are agreeing to before...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Info/Contact, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
Hackers have gotten iCloud credentials from a third-party and are logging into the accounts and locking Apple devices (this could be your computer or phone). After this happens you get a phone number and have to pay a ransom to get access to your device. What should...
by The Same Day Computer Team | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog, Front Page, Info/Contact, Laconia, News, Services, Uncategorized, Upgrades, What We Do
Recently we blogged about making passwords more secure by using caps, numbers, and symbols. The person who invented the ‘advanced’ password has said that while that information is valid, it’s not practical. So, the new strategy? Use a pass phrase (which was covered...
