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February 17, 2017
Another Syscon Client Tricked Into Downloading Cryptolocker!
I’m always worried that I’m boring our clients and friends with continual warnings and recommendations regarding their security. Then we have another client under attack and I’m committed all over again! The most recent was the UPS email, a favorite for hackers since it has such a high success rate. I bet they’re rolling it […]
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February 08, 2017
Yahoo Hacked (a while ago, folks)
So in the recent news, I’ve seen video clips, radio discussions, and printed reports of the hacking of Yahoo exposing a billion or more accounts. The experts are recommending you change your password, and that’s a great place to start. So how many other places do you use that very same password? Those need to […]
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January 31, 2017
Sending in your DNA; really?
I have no idea how accurate the DNA tests for ancestry are, but I’m really surprised at how many people are willingly turning over their DNA; would you send in your fingerprints or your passwords? Is their data secure? Does the government or law enforcement have access to it? What happens if that company goes […]
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January 25, 2017
Sage 100 Contractor version 20; Why Wait?
That is THE big question! We ran a two-part series in our August and September 2016 newsletters, and these are up on our website under News, Newsletters. The two-part article covers the history, the reason for the change, and many other details. For now, I’d like to focus on the order of events and what […]
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January 20, 2017
30 Years – A Great Year of Great Events!
The year 2016 was our 30th year in business! We had celebration plans for our clients, our staff, and our vendors throughout the year. Even as we look back at the special events, we’re ready to continue another year of servicing our clients, continuing as experts in business-to-business technology solutions, and keeping your network safe […]
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January 20, 2017
Battery Backup Units – Why You Need Them
One of the easiest ways to protect your investment in computer equipment is to be sure to have an uninterruptible power supply between the computer and the outlet; UPS for short.
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January 18, 2017
Apple Account Info Change Email-It’s a SCAM
This one is pretty good – our spam filter caught it and blocked the image, but the content is very convincing. It says that the Apple ID was updated and shows the user’s ID name/address. Then it says if you didn’t make the change or you think it was an unauthorized person, you should change […]
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January 15, 2017
Video Update: Password Changes for Cloud Logons
It’s like changing the batteries in your smoke detector; you just have to do it! All Syscon clients in our Multi-tenant Hosting, Private Server Hosting, or Email Hosting will have to choose a new password in 2017. The week of January 23rd, we are requiring a new password when you log in. Get ready and figure […]
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January 07, 2017
Battery Backup Units – Why You Need Them!
One of the easiest ways to protect your investment in computer equipment is to be sure to have an Uninterruptible Power Supply between the computer and the outlet; UPS for short. You can purchase a simple power strip at the local store, all the way up to sophisticated UPS devices that can be programmed to […]
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January 04, 2017
Sage 100 Contractor – W-2’s and 1099’s: What Forms Do I Need to Buy?
Every year we get questions about what forms to use when printing year-end payroll W-2’s, W-3, 1099’s, and the 1096 from Sage 100 Contractor – here you go! You’ll need the four-part perforated blank forms for the W-2 and 1099 print outs. When you print, there will be four (4) boxes on one piece of […]
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