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    Shoot-Down 99.9% of Cyber-Attacks
    Stan Patey
    • Nov 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Shoot-Down 99.9% of Cyber-Attacks

    7 Simple Steps to lock down your email against cyber attacks using Multifactor Authentication - MFA.
    71 views0 comments
    Almost Got Phished Today
    Stan Patey
    • Oct 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Almost Got Phished Today

    Tips for avoiding phishing scams. #Phishing #TextPhishing
    43 views0 comments
    Bye, Bye Flash Player
    Stan Patey
    • Dec 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Bye, Bye Flash Player

    Flash Player is Unsupported as of 12/31/2020
    115 views0 comments
    This is a Test
    Stan Patey
    • Dec 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    This is a Test

    If it's an unexpected or strange email, call (don't email) the sender to confirm before clicking any link
    45 views0 comments
    3 Reasons You Need a Password Manager
    Stan Patey
    • Oct 12, 2020
    • 2 min

    3 Reasons You Need a Password Manager

    You need to use a password manager to secure your network.
    93 views0 comments
    Worried about Ransomware? Uninstall Anti-Virus
    Stan Patey
    • Sep 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    Worried about Ransomware? Uninstall Anti-Virus

    Old school anti-virus depends on virus definition signatures to recognize and block malware threats. Think of signatures as wanted...
    73 views0 comments
    Have you been Vished?
    Stan Patey
    • Aug 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Have you been Vished?

    Vishing (voice phishing) is a growing threat to network security. It's highly targeted and frighteningly successful
    55 views0 comments
    Are You Available?
    Stan Patey
    • Jul 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Are You Available?

    Are You Available. You've likely seen this phishing attempt or one of its variations...
    20 views0 comments
    Ransomware Primer
    Stan Patey
    • Sep 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    Ransomware Primer

    Learn to identify and avert data hostage situations Ransomware is malware constructed by cyber-criminals to encrypt your network data and...
    52 views0 comments
    A Tale of Two Microsoft Notifications
    Stan Patey
    • Jun 26, 2018
    • 2 min

    A Tale of Two Microsoft Notifications

    The last line of defense for any Business's Computer Network is an educated end-user. Sophisticated firewalls, anti-virus software, web...
    106 views0 comments
    FBI Router Cyber Threat Warning - VPNFilter
    Stan Patey
    • May 29, 2018
    • 2 min

    FBI Router Cyber Threat Warning - VPNFilter

    Slingshot Help Desk personnel monitor cyber security alerts from vendors, researchers and government agencies to respond quickly to...
    62 views0 comments
    Twitter Passwords & Airbnb Phishing
    Stan Patey
    • May 4, 2018
    • 1 min

    Twitter Passwords & Airbnb Phishing

    Phishing attacks just keep coming. Cyber-criminals use the same basic methods but add new twists that leverage current events. Twitter...
    54 views0 comments
    What is Phishing?
    Stan Patey
    • Apr 24, 2018
    • 3 min

    What is Phishing?

    Phishing is an exploit where cyber-criminals assume the identity of a recognized company to hook recipients into revealing credentials to...
    156 views0 comments
    Time's Running Out 4 Windows 7
    Stan Patey
    • Feb 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Time's Running Out 4 Windows 7

    It’s been nearly five years since Microsoft stopped selling retail versions of the Windows 7 operating system. Mainstream support ended...
    54 views0 comments
    Bad Rabbit Encrypts Data
    Stan Patey
    • Oct 25, 2017
    • 2 min

    Bad Rabbit Encrypts Data

    Bad Rabbit Ransomware has surfaced in Russia, Eastern Europe and South Korea. It appears to be targeting its victims thus far. It has...
    67 views0 comments
    Defend Your Network or Lose It
    Stan Patey
    • Oct 28, 2016
    • 2 min

    Defend Your Network or Lose It

    The 2016 presidential election has spawned a variety of topics that generate heated discussions. The subject suitable for this blog is...
    37 views0 comments
    PC Support Scam?
    Stan Patey
    • May 3, 2016
    • 2 min

    PC Support Scam?

    Tech Support Alert Web Pages like these that "pop-up" on your PC's desktop are nothing more than an invitation to get yourself scammed...
    105 views0 comments

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