To fix the serious exploit of Internet Explorer announced this week (in April 2014) users can run some commands on their computer. For our managed clients, we’re doing this for you behind the scenes so don’t worry about it (we’ve got you covered!). The fix applies to Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, – yes,…
Think Before You Click It seems e-mail has been the venue for malicious activity since its inception. From bad attachments to Nigerian princes, the threats posed by e-mail have evolved drastically over time and are becoming more dangerous. In this post we will explore common attack strategies used and their implications for you and your…
There have been numerous articles going around in regards to the new Heartbleed threat. What this refers to is a problem with the technology used to make secure connections with websites. Typically you would see a tiny padlock icon in your browser next to the “https://” indicating that a website is “secure.” It turns out…
One week before supports ends, Windows XP still installed on 27.69 percent of PCs. Is your business prepared? If not, contact Sierra Computer Group today to discuss your business and possible risks. Image provided by Neowin
You maybe have received a letter from Nevada Energy informing you that they will be installing a Smart Meter on your premise soon. During the install of your new Smart Meter, NV Energy will cut your buildings power for up to 15 minutes. There may be a major problem with a 15 Minute interruption in…
Everyone is familiar with high-speed internet, or broadband as it’s sometimes called, and almost every business has some form of it. Often, people will say “I have DSL, why would I need anything faster?”, or “Why should I pay $150/month for internet, we don’t need to pay that much just to surf the web.”…
Here’s the definitive drill-down on browsers: Tom’s Hardware: Web Browser Grand Prix
Ever wonder about the scale of the internet? Here’s an interesting interactive data page: The State of the Internet
