November 2010 Newsletter
Lockdown that Laptop!
Lost or stolen laptops mean potential data breaches, and
physical loss of machines is the most common and, frankly, most
devastating type of data breach. Kensington Security Slots are now
built into most machines (not just laptops and PCs, but even
printers, hard drives and peripherals) enabling you to physically
lock them to their workspace. Think about installing a security
harness on your devices now, and avoid the hassle and heartache of
having them go missing. [Top]
Santa: Coal for These Guys, Please!
Google is reporting an unprecedented rise in the creation of
e-mail borne malware as spammers are trying to build up botnets
just in time for the holiday shopping season. It's becoming more
critical than ever to protect your data from cyber threats as they
are rapidly multiplying worldwide. How sure are you that your
malware protection is sufficient? If you've got any doubts, call
CONNECT Computer for
information on the best products and methods to meet your company's
needs. To read more about these botnets with the wrong holiday
spirit, see this article: Spammers
"Gearing Up" Botnets for Holiday Rush. [Top]
E Tu Brutus? Scammers Calling
Think you only need to worry about computer scammers getting to
you via the internet? Sorry to report that more and more scammers
are turning to the telephone these days to try to swindle you.
Imagine how bummed scammers were when they rang up virus software
company Trend Micro's Rik Ferguson! He reported getting a call from
someone claiming to represent a credible-sounding technology
company reaching out to users to help them prevent security
threats. Then the caller convinces the user to give them access to
their computer using a legitimate remote access service. OOPS. Read
more on Trendmicro's website. [Top]
Spamalot Still?
Still getting too much SPAM (and the spyware along for the
ride)? CONNECT Computer
offers two Anti-Spam solutions: traditional filtering and the
latest challenge-response technology from Sendio.
Challenge-Response guarantees no false positives, the greatest
drain on our productivity, and will stop 100% of the SPAM. Anyone
from the CONNECT Computer
sales team can assist in evaluating the best solution for your
business. [Top]
Protect Your Valuable Electronics
All of your home and office computers and related technology
devices should be on a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) or Surge
protector. Computers and other non-battery operated gear should be
on a UPS. The UPS will protect the equipment from power surges,
brown-out conditions and allow for graceful shutdowns. Most quality
UPS's come with insurance policies that will replace your expensive
electronics if a surge, even from nearby lightning, damages your
equipment. Laser printers and battery operated gear, like laptops,
should have quality surge suppressors that also include insurance
policies. This level of protection, can and should extend to your
expensive large screen TV's and home theater as these are usually
in an "always-on" state. Contact CONNECT Computer for
recommendations on all types of protection devices. [Top]
Toner Specials
Did you know we supply toner and ink cartridges up to 25% lower
than the big-box stores? CONNECT Computer sells toner and
ink for most all of the printers our clients use. We guarantee the
best pricing, even over the office super stores, with $3.50
shipping on orders over $100. We maintain complete listings by
client to make the restocking process simple. Compare pricing, call
203.333.4444 or contact
one of our sales associates. [Top]
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