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If you’re a sys-op you’re always busy taking care of everyone else’s computers and systems. If you’re in the IT industry you’re often too busy coding or testing to take care of your own set-up. BUT, It’s important to take the time to clean up your system, check your parameters; update your spam filters andRead more

Valentine’s Day is full of traps besides getting your significant other the wrong present. There is a noticeable increase in the amount of spam that appears at this time of year. Scam spammers love this season of romance as it affords them extra opportunities for phishing and other nefarious deeds. In fact the sudden upsurge ofRead more

A national news service reported this week that a malware scam was using fake police emails to lock peoples computers in order to extort money and credit card information. Yes indeed, the criminals are even posing as law to perpetrate their crimes. No ruse is too low for a Scammer. They will send you emailsRead more

In the past day or two I have deleted at least 20 emails that wished me Happy Holidays, All the Best of the Season, Best Wishes for the New Year, etc., etc., etc. a veritable snowstorm of spam. Yes folks these holiday greetings are spam! I’ve gotten holiday emails from companies I have never doneRead more

It’s fall once again and you and your colleagues are heading off to conferences and sales meetings far and wide. Flights and hotels are booked and ready to go but what about your email and computer security? If you’re going to be texting a great deal from your smart phone or tablet you run theRead more