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Adobe Schedules End of Support For Adobe Flash Player

Tim Summers
Technology Alert

Adobe has scheduled the end of their Adobe Flash Player support for December 31, 2020. Diversified recommends uninstalling Adobe Flash Player from your computer. There is no need to install an alternate software program.

The Importance of Cyber Safety, Educate Your Employees

Tim Summers
Information

Even the most sophisticated security plan may not protect you from an employee that clicks on a bad hyperlink, that attempts to open a dangerous email attachment, or that allows a fake technician to remote into their computer. The well-meaning employee is often the weakest link in your security plan. Hackers know this which is why they target your employees daily with email phishing campaigns, popups, browser redirections and alerts urging them to call fake technicians.

Microsoft Announces Retirement of Skype for Business

Tim Summers
Industry News

Microsoft recently announced via an email blast that Skype for Business is slated to be retired on July 31, 2021. After that date, Skype for Business will no longer be accessible or supported.

Windows 7 End of Life Quickly Approaching

Tim Summers
Industry News

Microsoft has declared that the popular Windows 7 operating system will be considered End of Life beginning January 14, 2020. Have you budgeted to upgrade or replace your remaining Windows 7 workstations?

Beware Fake LogMeIn Emails Offering Free Subscriptions

Tim Summers
Technology Alert

Do not click within an email purporting to offering a free 6-month subscription extension to Logmein. This email is a phishing attack that attempts to steal your Logmein username and password.

Hewlett Packard Recalls Even More Laptop Batteries

Tim Summers
Technology Alert

HP expands upon previous laptop battery recall to include even more batteries. The recall came about after some HP laptop batteries were found to be fire and burn risks.

Cr1ptT0r Ransomware Attacks D-Link NAS (Network-Attached Storage) Devices

Tim Summers
Technology Alert

Members of the BleepingComputer forums began reporting on February 19, 2019 that their D-Link DNS-320 network-attached storage devices were being attacked by the Cr1pT0r Ransomware virus. The attack encrypts the files stored on the NAS device and then demands payment to decrypt the files.

Introducing Diversified Marketing Solutions!

Tim Summers
Diversified News

Diversified Marketing Solutions successfully blends the creative with the technical to create unique marketing solutions. This blend allows customers to experience solutions that embrace smart design and modern technology. We can supplement your existing marketing team or, for those who don't have internal marketing resources, we can serve as your outsourced marketing department.

Microsoft Discontinues Edge Browser, Switching To Google Chromium

Tim Summers
Industry News

Microsoft has plans to discontinue their Edge Browser! Apparently, Microsoft is going to build a new Internet browser using Chromium technology which is an open source project upon which the Google Chrome browser is also based. As a computer technician and website designer, this announcement is huge!

 

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