Thoughts About Portland Computer Repair

Hello Portland Computer Repair Fans,

This is a quick post about a new malware infection that detects your browser, shows a fake malware warning page, and encourages you to download a fake virus protection program that will take over your computer.

This one looks very realistic.  If you get any messages that don’t look right save your work and restart your computer.  Do not click on anything.

Below are a couple articles that have pictures of what to look for.  Check them out.

• New malware detects browser, shows fake malware warning page.
• Rogue:MSIL/Zeven wants a piece of the Microsoft Security Essentials pie.
   

Contact Computer Lift if you need help with malware protection or have any questions.

Sincerely,

Geoff – Owner

Computer Lift – Portland Computer Repair & Support

Hello Portland Computer Repair Fans,

I want to discuss passwords.  Recently several customers’ online email accounts were hacked to send spam through them.  This was a result of someone using a computer and software to guess their password. I received a spam message from each one since Computer Lift was in their contacts.  I called them as soon as I realized it.  They changed their password immediately.

Getting access to your online email will allow a hacker to send out spam to everyone in your contacts list.  Normally spam like that is blocked, but if it is sent from a friend, it gets through.

Check out some articles below about passwords. I have a feeling it is only going to get worse so you really should think about strengthening all of your passwords.

• Study Reveals 75 Percent of Individuals Use Same Password for Social Networking and Email

• GPUs democratize brute force password hacking
   

You should change your passwords so they are at least 8 characters, with a mix of numbers and letters.  12 characters are even better.

Try a password management program like Last Pass if you have trouble remembering all your passwords.

I hope this information has been helpful. Contact Computer Lift if you need help with password management or have any questions.

Sincerely,

Geoff – Owner

Computer Lift – Portland Computer Repair & Support