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Why new PCs? These are good enough!

Posted on March 25, 2014 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Why new PCs? These are good enough!

The people that work in the IT field know about upgrading and updating computer equipment. The SMB owners.. not so much. I’ve had a couple interesting experiences recently with clients. I was busy trying to tell them that Windows XP was no longer going to be supported and that they should get new PCs. One…

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We’ve been Hacked! A Client’s issue

Posted on January 25, 2014August 6, 2014 By Michael Kavka No Comments on We’ve been Hacked! A Client’s issue

I deal with a lot of small businesses and getting them to understand security risks of old software and why hackers would want to hack them is difficult at best. Recently one client of mine learned the hard way. Money they say is the root of all evil, and for SMBs a root of security…

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Deck the Halls with Security advice

Posted on November 27, 2013 By Michael Kavka No Comments on Deck the Halls with Security advice

It is that time of year. Holiday shopping, Black Friday, Cyber Monday (that still sounds like a XXX movie), and the like. Special offers abound, and the bad guys are ready to get you. Some simple steps to stay safer during the holidays. This is the time of year that the criminal digital underground loves….

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