Support for Windows 7 is nearing the end
Support for Windows 7 is nearing the end After 10 years, support for Windows 7 is coming to an end on January 14, 2020. We want you to be ready, so we’re reaching out in advance to give you time to prepare. What does end of support mean? When Windows 7 reaches the end of support, your computer will […]
Windows 10 still susceptible to IE vulnerabilities
Even though Microsoft pushed Internet Explorer to the sidelines in the new Windows 10, favouring instead their Microsoft Edge browser, it doesn’t seem to have helped insulate the operating system from vulnerabilities in IE. Microsoft last week released a patch for the latest bug (which our CompuCARE automated management software has already pushed out to our clients). But […]
What you need to know about XcodeGhost, the new iOS malware
Researches discovered last week a major iOS malware, called XcodeGhost. It infected hundreds of App Store apps, including popular titles such as CamCard CamScanner PDFReader WeChat WinZip According to Reuters, “It is the first reported case of large numbers of malicious software programs making their way past Apple’s stringent app review process. Prior to this […]
Microsoft patches up IE flaw that gives hackers access to your PC – via Engadget
In surveys, internet experts consistently report installing critical updates as the most important step they take to stay secure. Here’s another example of why you should make sure you’re getting updates regularly Microsoft has issued a critical update to patch up an Internet Explorer hole that can give hackers access to your system. Hackers could […]
Google Fi might be exactly what Canada’s telecom market needs – Business – CBC News
Google is getting ready to further disrupt the mobile phone industry: Google is about to launch a new cost-effective mobile phone service for Americans only. And as the news spreads, it may trigger a new round of grumbling in Canada over the state of this country’s telecom industry. Google Fi will cost a mere $20 a […]
Apple’s fixed a serious OS X security flaw, but only for Yosemite users
Apple has announced that it found a serious security flaw in OS X, but will only fix it for users of the latest version. If you aren’t running Yosemite, which was updated yesterday with the relevant patch, then you’d better get it, and quick. http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/10/osx-security-flaw/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000602
PlentyofFish hit with $48K fine relating to Canada’s anti-spam law – National | Globalnews.ca
The CRTC strikes again Another major fine under the Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) Online dating website Plenty of Fish has coughed up $48,000 for allegedly violating the country’s anti-spam legislation, according to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The fine stems from an alleged violation that happened between July 1 and Oct. 8, 2014. The company is accused […]
CRTC issuing the first major fine under its new anti-spam law
Watch out! Thought the anti-spam law was toothless? Think again. The CRTC has issued its first fine under Canada’s anti-spam law. Compu-Finder has 30 days to contest the CRTC’s ruling or a face a penalty of $1.1-million. The CRTC alleges the company sent commercial emails to consumers without their consent and did not allow recipients […]
Michael Geist: Rightscorp Misleading Internet Subscribers With ‘$150,000 Fine’ Claim
New Canadian legislation came into effect on January 1. It allows copyright-holders to require ISPs to identify downloaders of copyrighted material, and send notifications on the copyright-holder’s behalf. But the users’ names are personal information remain confidential, and are not revealed to the rights holders. Already, the legislation has led to abuse: BMG and its agent Rightscorp have […]
5 things you need to do after your email account gets hacked
5 things you need to do now to be prepared in case your email account gets hacked, and the first 5 things you should do after an attack.