Article (PSA-0012) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: Windows 7 Endo of Life – What You Need to Know Original release date: October 30, 2019 Windows 7 End of Life – What You Need to Know Microsoft will end...
Articles, Alerts & How To's
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Windows 7 End of Life – What You Need to Know
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Protecting Against Ransomware
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Security Update – 2019
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Directory Structure and File Name Conventions
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Security Tip – Website Security
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Security Tip – Proper Disposal of Electronic Devices
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Security Tip – Before You Connect a New Computer to the Internet
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Advanced Persistent Threat Activity Exploiting Managed Service Providers
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Using Rigorous Credential Control to Mitigate Trusted Network Exploitation
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HIDDEN COBRA – FASTCash Campaign
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Security Tip – Protecting Against Malicious Code
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Introduction to Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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Emotet Malware
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Security Tip – Securing Network Infrastructure Devices
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Introduction to Proxy Servers
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What Are Managed Services
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How to Protect Against the Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
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What Is A Firewall?
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High availability – following the backup rule
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CCleaner compromised – urgent read
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How Antivirus and Antispyware Work
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Petya Ransomware
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IC3 Annual Report – Trends in Internet Crime
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Indicators – WannaCry Ransomware
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Survey Response – Don Herriott
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HTTPS Interception Weakens TLS Security
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Introduction to Malicious Software
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Survey Response – Kathy Wildgrube
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Testimonial – David Pierce Architect
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RANSOMWARE VICTIMS URGED TO REPORT INFECTIONS TO FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Symantec and Norton Security Products Contain Critical Vulnerabilities
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BUSINESS E-MAIL COMPROMISE: THE 3.1 BILLION DOLLAR SCAM
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TECH SUPPORT SCAM
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EXTORTION E-MAIL SCHEMES TIED TO RECENT HIGH-PROFILE DATA BREACHES
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STOLEN IDENTITY REFUND FRAUD
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Security, Is More Better?
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WPAD Name Collision Vulnerability
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Testimonial – Eureka Rescue Mission
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Understanding Windows 10 Privacy Issues
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Ransomware and Recent Variants
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The Importance of Effective Data Backup
Security Update – 2019
Article (PSA-0011) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: Security Update Original release date: February 16, 2019 Security Update “From the sudden spread of WannCry and Petya/NotPetya ransomware, to the swift growth in coinminers, 2017 provided us with another reminder...
Directory Structure and File Name Conventions
Article (PSA-0010) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: Directory Structure and File Name Conventions Original release date: October 19, 2018 Directory Structure and File Name Conventions When storing data we, as responsible digital citizens, need to ensure our directory...
Introduction to Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Article (PSA-0009) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: Introduction to Virtual Private Network (VPN) Original release date: July 17, 2018 Introduction to Virtual Private Network (VPN) A VPN provides a secure way of connecting to a remote network over...
Introduction to Proxy Servers
Article (PSA-0008) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: Introduction to Proxy Servers Original release date: April 17, 2018 Introduction to Proxy Servers You may not know it, but every time you visit a website or connect with someone online,...
What Are Managed Services
Article (PSA-0007) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: What Are Managed Services? Original release date: January 15, 2018 What Are Managed Services? Managed services allow business managers/owners to offload specific IT operations to a service provider. This service provider...
What Is A Firewall?
Article (PSA-0006) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: What Is A Firewall? Original release date: October 15, 2017 What Is A Firewall? The word firewall was borrowed from firefighting and fire prevention, where the word was used to indicate...
High availability – following the backup rule
Article (PSA-0005) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: High availability – following the backup rule Original release date: September 23, 2017 Updated date: August 16, 2019 [High Availability is a characteristic of a system, which aims to ensure an...
How Antivirus and Antispyware Work
Article (PSA-0004) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: How Antivirus and Antispyware Work Original release date: July 18, 2017 Both antivirus and antispyware software monitor your computer for potential threats. If your computer is connected to the internet, you...
Introduction to Malicious Software
Article (PSA-0003) Submitted by: Billy Joe Long, Member/Manager Company: Problem Solving Applications, LLC Titled: Introduction to Malicious Software Original release date: March 27, 2017 The Internet has become a dangerous place, and computer security threats are a very real concern for any organization or home...
