by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jul 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The recent hack of the American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) is having ripple effects around the world. Recently it was reported that as a direct consequence of that hack, Quest Diagnostics (one of the largest diagnostic testing laboratory services in the United...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Windows 10 version 1903 is out. However, if you’re a Mac user running Windows 10, you may not be able to get the latest from Microsoft. According to Microsoft’s official statement on the matter: “Macs introduced before 2012 or newer Mac devices with...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hackers are always on the lookout for new ways to freshen up time-tested techniques. Where time-tested techniques are concerned, few are older than the humble phishing email. In one form or another, it seeks to trick an unsuspecting user to innocently hand over...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’re not familiar with the term, ‘Steganography’ is the term used to describe the act of hiding code in images and videos. It’s a creative strategy that allows hackers to slip past even the most robust defenses. Recently, researchers at...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Microsoft recently updated their support page and offered additional guidance to network admins as it relates to Office 365’s built-in spam filters. The gist of the update is that they strongly advise against turning the auto-filters off. They provided some...
by Ask Erik Computer Services in Eugene, Oregon | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s the end of an era. In 2001, Apple introduced iTunes, which transformed the music industry. For the first time ever, it was possible to buy individual songs, transfer files, and automatically sync data. It was safe and secure, and people flocked to it in...
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