Windows 7 reaches its ‘End of Life’ in January 2020. Computer Peeps can fully manage the process of staying on Windows 7, via Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
Windows 7 Extended Security Updates
Category: PCI Compliance
Why Can’t Vendors Admit To Shortcomings?
tl;dr – Payment Logistics requires ‘advanced’ network setup, which you are responsible for.
An Open Letter To the Consignment Software Vendors
Apple ID Phishing Email
A client of ours received an email warning her that someone had used her Apple ID to download an app:
5 Reasons Why Consignment Stores Should Not Use Microsoft Security Essentials
We’ve compiled five very specific reasons why consignment and resale stores (or any business) should not use Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE).
AOL Data Breach, User Data Stolen
AOL is reporting a massive data breach which affects a “significant amount of users”. AOL is recommending users change their passwords immediately.
According to AOL’s Security Team:
This information included AOL users’ email addresses, postal addresses, address book contact information, encrypted passwords and encrypted answers to security questions that we ask when a user resets his or her password, as well as certain employee information. We believe that spammers have used this contact information to send spoofed emails that appeared to come from roughly 2% of our email accounts.
If you utilize AOL for your consignment software’s email functionality, or for your personal email, please be sure to change your password right away.
7 Tips To Help Better Secure Your Computer Systems
Vulnerability In HP LaserJet Pro Printers Could Provide Intruders With Access To WiFi
HP has posted a vulnerability alert that could allow a hacker access to your WiFi network via your wirelessly-connected HP LaserJet Pro printer.
Windstream, Your Techs Are Bad and You Should Feel Bad
It’s Friday, the day after Independence day here in the States. We received an emergency email from a client who is unable to utilize their point of sale system for processing credit cards.
Antivirus Alone Isn’t Enough
Securing consignment systems involves more than just installing free antivirus software and hoping all goes well.