As of January 14th, 2020 Microsoft has ended support for almost all versions of Windows 7. This means that Microsoft will no longer release any future updates or security patches, nor provide technical support for these versions of Windows. Microsoft does offer the option of purchasing extended security updates (ESU) for select versions of Windows […]
Ransomware is a type of computer infection that uses encryption to lock a user out of all of their personal or business files. After all of the files on the system have been encrypted, a message is displayed that details the amount of the ransom and the deadline to pay. If the ransom is not […]
Windows 10 is the latest release of Microsoft’s popular operating system and like other versions of Windows before it, receives a steady stream of weekly updates. However unlike previous Windows 10 is configured to download and install all updates automatically and without any input from the end user. While installing all of the latest updates […]
Computer security researchers have discovered numerous popular apps that contained malicious code in Apple’s App Store. These malicious apps managed to pass Apple’s strict scrutinization and become available for download alongside other legitimate apps. One such app is Adware Doctor, which claimed to remove adware threats from systems. According to an article on HITB.org, Adware […]
A new ransomware infection has been reported as being on the rise. Known as KeyPass, it is infecting systems at a rapid pace. According to Kaspersky security researchers, from the time of August 8th to August 10th, this ransomware has been detected in over 20 countries and is continuing to spread. KeyPass is infecting systems […]
A new form of malware was discovered in March of 2018 and is quickly infecting computer systems all over the Internet. According to thehackernews.com, the malware, Nigelthorn, is being spread through Facebook links that appear to be from a source that you may know and trust. After clicking on the link, you will be directed […]
Total Computing Solutions is expanding our team! We are looking to hire a part-time IT service technician to assist with an increasing demand for our services. This will be a part-time position with regularly scheduled hours and can be classified as either regular part-time or as a paid internship based upon the successful candidate’s status. […]
Not too long ago, it was discovered that Intel CPUs were vulnerable to exploits known as Spectre and Meltdown. An article on PCGamer.com reports that a security company from Israel, CTS-Labs, recently discovered security flaws in AMD’s new Ryzen and Epyc processor lines. CTS-Labs reports no less than 13 vulnerabilities that allow malicious code to […]
According to a recent article on krebsonsecurity.com, there is a new security vulnerability in the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Flash version 28.0.0.137, and later, contain an exploit that can allow attackers to gain control of your computer system. This vulnerability is leveraged by Microsoft Office documents that contain content that uses Flash Player. […]
There are two new, and very dangerous, technology flaws that have recently been discovered, known as Spectre and Meltdown. As reported by arstechnica.com and McAfee Security, the flaws are attacks on the Central Processing Unit, or CPU, of your computers, smartphones, or tablets. Why would anyone want to attack the CPU, you ask? The CPU […]