Computers cannot survive by anti-virus software alone

Published February 06, 2014

Over the past few weeks, several widely knows companies have been competing for top spots in many of the major news headlines but, for all the wrong reasons. Retail giant Target, to offer just one recent example, could be forced to pay millions of dollars to cover the direct damages incurred from the recent malware-related data breach that enabled cyber-criminals to steal credit card data from all… Read more

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The CryptoLocker virus is spreading!!!

Published November 11, 2013

There’s a new type of malware that has been spreading like wildfire over the past couple of months called CryptoLocker. Most security researchers are claiming that this is one of the nastiest and most successful computer viruses ever: CryptoLocker is currently infecting Windows operating systems all across the United States and in other parts of the world. The virus is part of a generically… Read more

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NRC is Now Offering CrashPlan Managed Backup Solutions!

Published November 06, 2013

Backups are arguably one of the most important things you can do to protect your important data. Two of the biggest obstacles most users face with backups are: Complicated, confusing and unreliable backup software. Remembering to run it, or change the backup disc and take it offsite. Who has time to deal with all of that hassle? Don’t worry, New River Computing can deal with the hassle FOR you!… Read more

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Why did Microsoft make the decision to retire the TechNet Subscriptions service?

Published July 24, 2013

On July 1, 2013, Microsoft announced the end of the 15 year program, TechNet Subscriptions. Microsoft’s TechNet Subscription Program is a paid program which allows partners to download full copies of most software titles to be used for lab or testing purposes. In an email announcement to partners, Microsoft said “In recent years, we have seen a usage shift from paid to free evaluation… Read more

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Cyber Crime vs. Cyber Defense

Published June 03, 2013

After reading an article on the Huffington Post the other day, I started thinking about the fact that we really ARE now living in a world where BIG DATA = BIG BUSINESS = BIG MONEY. With more and more people paying bills, shopping, banking and socializing on the internet, there are going to be obvious financial losses to individuals and organizations. The article prompted some further sleuthing,… Read more

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