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Smart Device Hacking and Prevention that Everyone Should Take Seriously
Smart Device Hacking and Prevention Today, we'll take a look at our explosive use of these devices and what smart device hacking and prevention means to us in a practical sense. In my past two blogs, we’ve covered the Growth and Challenges of Smartphone...
Smartphone Security Tips to Help Secure Your Data and Identity
Smartphone Security 101 and the basis for how you, the user, should be taking precautions when using your smart device. I’d like to offer a few tips on smartphone security as a follow up to my last blog on smartphone advances and challenges. Aside from the Android...
The Explosive Growth and Challenges of Smartphone Technologies
I recall back in the 80s..... That’s 1980’s mind you, the first “mobile phone” I had for work was the size of a shoe box and weighed almost five pounds. The footprint of the "mobile" phone was similar to that of an old style house phone. Today, the smartphone is...
CryptoLocker Ransomware Virus – Macintosh Beware
The Cryptolocker Ransomware virus has been around since late 2013 and unlike other viruses, it continues to wreak havoc on Windows PCs and networks and now … Macs. This attack will cause your data to be inaccessible unless you pay a ransom or have a valid and recent...
Local Business Recovers $281K from Business Email Compromise Fraud Scheme
An emerging global threat known as the ‘Business Email Compromise fraud scheme’ is a very sophisticated large-scale computer-enabled crime. This scam targets businesses working with foreign suppliers and/or businesses that routinely perform wire transfers. Scammers...
The Reason SEO Is Squirrely
You’re driving down a dark country road late at night and suddenly a squirrel darts out in front of you. You hesitate. You don’t know if the squirrel is going to go left, right, stand still or run straight into you. SEO is like that. It's hard to predict the outcome...
Who Says Friday the 13th is Bad Luck?
IT Acceleration recently surprised local area residents Shannon and Vickie Austin with a check in the amount of $2,500. The check is to help finalize the purchase of a Duet Pedal Assist Bicycle like the one shown on the right. David Yarnall, a principal with IT...
Microsoft 10 Is Finally Here!
Windows 10 is finally here, and there is much rejoicing! With Windows 10, Microsoft has carried over the good parts of Windows 8 - faster boot times, improved search, and improved security - and fixed the bad parts that drove everyone crazy. While it isn’t perfect,...
Website Hosting and SEO: A Case Study in Frustration
Since 2002, IT Acceleration has painfully endured multiple website revisions and attempts to gain exposure on the web with outsourced hosting and SEO services. Our ROI was insignificant. In fact, it was a waste of time, money, and resources. We had a couple of...
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