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22 posts from 2015 to 2024: security explainers, update notices and how-tos from Systems and Software.
- 22 Cisco Duo – The What and WhyEveryone at this point is probably familiar with Multi-factor Authentication, or MFA. In short it is the process of verifying a login through secondary means. Duo as an…
- 21 Graphus Antiphishing – The What and WhyIn the most simple terms, Graphus is an email plug-in that protects users and devices from the most common types of email cyber attacks. The more you use Graphus and…
- 20 Virtual Penetration Testing (vPentest) — The What and WhyVirtual Penetration Testing, better known as vPenTesting is a service we offer at SSI that we think is critical to add to your cyber security playbook. In short the…
- 19 Google Hangouts is Ending Nov. 1, 2022On November 1, 2022, Google Hangouts is going to start redirecting to Google Chat. Even though the capabilities are similar between the two, Google has alerted that…
- 18 Log Off vs DisconnectWhen using your cloud server or other forms of RDP (remote desktop), there are two ways in which you can leave your connection: Logging off or Disconnecting. However,…
- 17 What to do if Windows 11 automatically updatesWindows 11 updates have been happening randomly on some of your devices. Systems and Software Inc has set update policies to try and prevent these updates, but sometimes…
- 16 Log4J Vulnerabilities and AWS Outage UpdateYou may have been hearing news and reports of a security vulnerability called ‘Log4J’. Log4J is a logging program used by big name companies like Microsoft, Apple,…
- 15 2-Step Verification and Multi Factor AuthenticationAs Google has begun to make it’s 2-Step Verification into a default policy, we are reaching out to remind our clients about this important security setting. Your Google…
- 14 McAfee Phishing EmailWe have many of our clients reporting that they have received the following email or one that looks similar. They should ignore and delete it immediately:
- 13 Slow Browser Speed after Windows Update?Recently, there has been a Windows update that has caused some slow speeds when using your internet browser. We have found out the cause of this issue is rather simple.…
- 12 Google Resource Key UpdateOn September 13, 2021, Google will be applying ‘resource keys’ to existing shared files as a security measure for Google Drive data. This security add-on will change the…
- 11 Google Drive for Desktop UpdateAs you may have been seeing, Google will be unifying their ‘Backup and Sync’ and ‘File Stream’ features into one program called ‘Google Drive for Desktop’. This new…
- 10 No One Likes Waiting for Their Computer to StartupWhy is my startup So Slow? – it’s often slow and sometimes slower still! One reason that startups can become slow is due to updates and patches that Microsoft has pushed…
- 09 A Welcome Back from CovidAs Covid becomes more of our past instead of our present — and our offices fill with staff — we wanted to offer a special invitation to our select clients to bring your…
- 08 Webroot CybersecurityAlthough your office may be using McAfee products that came bundled with your new computer or our previously recommended ESET Endpoint Antivirus subscription, we now…
- 07 Windows 7 Upgrades to Windows 10 Now Possible!We had mentioned in an earlier email and newsletter that your Windows 7 computers would eventually need to be replaced by the end of 2020. After some research and…
- 06 Working from home? Let us help!https://mailchi.mp/2d07b040a3a6/working-from-home-let-us-help
- 05 How To Marie Kondo Your Inbox, According To A Google Productivity ExpertNothing causes Sunday Scaries like the looming threat of a cluttered inbox on Monday morning. But in addition to causing stress, a disorganized inbox can also negatively…
- 04 New pricing for G Suite Basic and Business EditionsMore than a decade ago, we introduced Gmail—our first cloud-native productivity app—to help make email safer and easier for everyone. Since then, we pioneered more ways…
- 03 Security Best PracticesTip: Use an 8+ character password with mixed case/numbers/symbols along with 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
- 02 Recovering a Stolen or Hacked Gmail AccountQ. Does Google have a precise protocol for restoring a hacked Gmail account?
- 01 Dropbox finally adds Gmail Compose IntegrationThe Dropbox for Gmail extension makes attaching and viewing files simpler and more powerful: