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Here we go again.  Social engineering at it’s finest.  This time it’s a Word document, and like the early versions of CryptoLocker, it needs more interaction by the user then just opening it.  Early CryptoLocker needed a password entered to … Continue reading →

Great article with a couple good resources. My take: * Backup any data Make a list of where it resides Include how it is backed up Make sure it is off-site as well Consider using two methods * Keep up … Continue reading →

Time will tell what Microsoft is up to and why they are pushing Windows 10 so hard.  They have made it free, easy to chose to upgrade, and now making it a “recommend” upgrade in Windows Updates, that many users … Continue reading →

Found this great article on SANS.  Super important to at least have an eye on you security on a regular basis.  The last thing you want is to be in court, whether for real, or the court of public opinion, … Continue reading →

The more they stay the same.  Yes the landscape just changed.  Forever.  But the way we protect ourselves.  Our companies.  Our data.  Doesn’t change.  Sure there are some new threat definitions.  Some new rules and filters that will be added … Continue reading →

Great article by http://www.quorum.net.  I’m actually surprised the natural disaster percentage is that high. http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06645.html Bret Erickson Passkey Computer Services – http://www.passkeyinc.com

Fantastic article by Ellen Messmer for Network World. How do the FBI and Secret Service know your network has been breached before you do?

Wow!  Talk about tons of free resources.  If only I had the time to read all these!!! http://blogs.msdn.com/b/mssmallbiz/archive/2014/07/07/largest-collection-of-free-microsoft-ebooks-ever-including-windows-8-1-windows-8-windows-7-office-2013-office-365-office-2010-sharepoint-2013-dynamics-crm-powershell-exchange-server-lync-2013-system-center-azure-cloud-sql.aspx

Looks promising.  Active Directory integration.  Still look for something to emulate the server share.  Everything in one place with permissions, rather than users sharing their content only.  That said this is priced low. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/07/10/amazon_zocalo/

Great article!  Love the picture of the only 3 CEOs to rule Microsoft.  Big shoes to fill! http://www.pcworld.com/article/2452820/nadella-on-microsofts-culture-change-nothing-is-off-the-table.html