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2018 in Review

December 31, 2018 by Jeremy Marshall

Happy New Year
As 2018 draws to a close, we look back on the past year and can’t help but to be extremely grateful.

This last year we’ve repaired hundreds of computers – desktops and laptops – Windows and Mac – for our clients.

We’ve removed viruses, stopped malware, and blocked pop-ups from computers of all makes and models, all shapes and sizes.

We’ve successfully recovered data from dead computers, old computers, flash drives, and SD cards for many panicked and stresses-out customers.

Our Maintenance Plans have protected our client’s computers, saving them hundreds of dollars, and countless hours of downtime and frustration.

We’ve helped clients who were scammed by unscrupulous emails, pop-up ads, and telephones calls – securing their computers, and walking them through the steps of recovering what was stolen from them.

We’ve advised many clients on what equipment was needed to fill their particular IT needs, recommended software, and helped with setting everything up.

We were even awarded for being the top rated Computer Repair/IT Services company in Grand Junction, and the third highest in the state of Colorado.

We’ve earned almost a thousand new clients, and made hundreds of new friends this year.

As you can see, 2018 has given us a lot to be grateful for, and know that 2019 will be even more awesome!

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Did you know? Anonymous

March 26, 2018 by Jeremy Marshall

Anonymous

When people think about hacker groups, there is no group more notorious than “Anonymous.”

Believe it or not, “Anonymous” is not some “secret organization”, as the media would have us think. With all the information, and sometimes misinformation out there about this group of “cyberterrorists” there are only a few facts.

1. Anonymous is not really an organized group.

It’s easy enough to join Anonymous, as it is really more of a movement than an actual organization. All you have to do is proclaim yourself a “member”. This is the main reason the icon is a suited man with a question mark for a head, or a man in a mask. There is no designated leader, no structured ranks, no systematic order, and no secretly scheduled assignments. People within Anonymous come to the forefront when they demonstrate their hacking abilities or spearhead internet causes or rally people together online; doing it in the name of Anonymous.

Anonymous hacker

2. Anonymous began with a joke.

It began on the website “4chan” in 2008, an online community of people in different groups determined by their interests and such, a site not unlike today’s mainstream internet site Reddit. It was in this year that Anonymous became a political hacking group, when it began to flood The Church of Scientology with prank calls and faxes, even going as far as to take down their website.

3. There has been a lot of inner turmoil.

Anonymous faced a bit of a civil war in its earlier years that resulted in some of the most notable hackers within the group branching off into different groups like “Lulzsec.” After the Scientology debacle, many within were divided between whether or not they wanted the movement to continue as a politically charged hacktivist group or just a bunch of trolling pranksters.

4. The Irony

It’s a little difficult to operate a group of hacktivists all pursuing one common cause while maintaining complete anonymity without people labeling particular cyberattacks or data dumps as “Anonymous led.” This is the problem Anonymous has been facing for quite some time now, and it only really adds to the occasionally laughable public profile.

5. Anonymous beliefs

When people hear about Anonymous nowadays, many roll their eyes or scoff or simply pay no mind at all. Once upon a time, it did have a set belief system. It was for the betterment of society, not just toppling websites for the fun of it but also exposing people, holding protests against the “1%” and, threatening terrorists groups.

6. The Mask

Originally seen in Warner Brothers 2005 film “V for Vendetta,” the mask has become absolutely iconic within the hacktivist group and is used to designate specific members. Funnily enough, the movie itself is very pro-copyright in some respects, which would probably offend the entire Anonymous movement, but it has somehow remained over all of these years as the “face” of Anonymous.

Anonymous protest

7. Anonymous is broken.

Conflicting beliefs, motivations and skills have caused Anonymous to crumble beneath itself and fade from the public eye. With some of its most skilled hackers like “Sabu” from Lulzsec retiring or being arrested, it has become a mockery of what it used to be. Falsely identifying two possible officers who shot Michael Brown, wrongly shutting down twenty thousand Twitter accounts of people whom those involved claimed to be a part of ISIS (but were not,) and just generally mucking it up as of late certainly hasn’t helped its reputation.

This group of internet “hacktivists” has made a profound impact on what we know about hacking and internet causes today.  It has opened our eyes to things in the world that are going sideways, the movement also wreaked havoc on governments and corporations.

It is interesting to note, that while the general public thinks of them as a “serious problem”, the “members” of Anonymous don’t take themselves seriously at all.

If you need help protecting your computer from some of the internet’s nefarious denizens, contact No Ware Computer Repair in Grand Junction today!

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Everything you wanted to know about Hackers but were afraid to ask – Part 3

February 26, 2018 by Jeremy Marshall

Over the last few weeks we have been talking about how hackers influence our lives for better or for worse. (Check out those posts here and here).

Of the three types of hackers the most dangerous are the Black Hat. These guys do it for profit; it is how many of them actually make a living, and they don’t care at whose “expense”.

A Grey Hat might hack into a corporation’s bank account to transfer money to a poor family that needs the funds for rent or food; a Black Hat will do it to transfer money to his own account so he can buy a new car.

While not all hackers are dangerous, the White Hat hackers work to make the world a safer place, but finding vulnerabilities and patching them before the bad guys can exploit them.

Some of the more nefarious hackers sit in coffee houses, parks, and even stores scanning for a chance to snag your passwords, account information, and other credentials. They can also sometimes sit in offices programming malware and viruses that will pop-up on your screen while you surf the net and hold your computer hostage until you pay the ransom.

Hackers!

However, there is hope! You can protect yourself by maintaining a few good security habits.

1.Uninstall Any Software You Don’t Use

Chances are that most of the software that comes with that fresh Windows install are just trials to get you to pay for the full version later. Basically you try it for 30 days and then it will pop-up ads every time you turn on your computer to get you to buy it. These bloatware programs can make your computer vulnerable.

2. Automatically Install Security Updates

Scary screen

Your Anti-malware and antivirus software is a great defense against hackers. Keeping it up-to-date plugs holes that a hacker can get through. If you don’t have time, or updates confuse you, think about getting a Maintenance Plan – It is like having your own personal nerd in the basement keeping you and your family safe.

3. Avoid Plugging in Devices You’re Not Sure About

USB drive

If this amazing person you just met in the coffee shop hands you a USB with a file of a story they just wrote on it, use some skepticism. If you find a random drive lying on the ground, best to toss it in an Electronic Recycle bin. Remember what curiosity did to the cat.

4. Never open attachments or emails (unless you’re really sure)

You just got an email telling you, you won a trip to Ibiza! Yay for you! Maybe… If it isn’t a timeshare, then chances are that link or attachment on this amazing offer is  malware or a virus  waiting to infiltrate your computer and take over your life.

5.  Don’t share personal data when surfing on public WiFi

 

Many stores, coffee houses and even restaurants have public Wi-Fi these days to allow you to use their apps and electronic coupons right in the store.  This is a bad opportunity to transfer funds, pay bills, or message your Social Security Number to a friend.  On a public Wi-Fi connection, a hacker can intercept this information and make it their own.

The same goes for Internet Cafés. If you have to use a public computer to do these things always remember to take the proper security measures.

Hackers can be some rather nasty hombres, but luckily there are ways to keep yourself from becoming a victim. If you would like to learn more about staying safe from hackers, or are interested in a Maintenance Plan to keep you and your family safe, reach out to No Ware Computer Repair in Grand Junction at (970) 433-7454.

 

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Everything you wanted to know about the computer virus, but were afraid to ask – Part 3

April 17, 2017 by Jeremy Marshall

Computer Protection
As the old cliche goes; “An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure.”  Learning how to avoid becoming infected and spreading virus infections, not only makes the internet safer for you, but for everyone else you connect and share with. [Read more…]

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Everything you wanted to know about the computer virus, but were afraid to ask – Part 2

April 10, 2017 by Jeremy Marshall

Computer Viruses
Last week we talked about what a computer virus is, where they come from, and why they exist. This week we’ll take a brief look at some of the different types of computer viruses.

As cold and flu season wraps up, most of us are pretty well acquainted with the fact that many different types of viruses can attack our bodies and interrupt our overall wellness. A different sort of “virus” can negatively impact the health of our computers. That said, we can easily see how it’s probably a good idea to understand and know a little about the ones that can invade our computers. [Read more…]

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Everything you wanted to know about the computer virus, but were afraid to ask – Part 1

April 3, 2017 by Jeremy Marshall

Computer virus
They’re all over the news these days, those sneaky little germs that invade our computers. Just like a real germ that makes its home in our bodies, a virus’s main purpose is to make more of itself. Which can wreak havoc to our software, data, and/or bank accounts. Unlike most bugs that invade our bodies, a computer virus can’t be worked out of the system with a fistful of pills, some soup, and lots of sleep. [Read more…]

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Slow down to avoid hitting malware.

September 1, 2016 by Jeremy Marshall

We’ve talked about safely installing Third Party Software before, but given all of the cases of infection that have been coming in the shop recently, we feel that it’s worth it to go over this topic once again. [Read more…]

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What to do if you fall for the Microsoft Support scam

August 1, 2016 by Jeremy Marshall

Last month we talked about the Microsoft Support scam that has been making the rounds.

Unfortunately it seems that this scam is still going strong.

What can you do if you fall victim to this scam?
[Read more…]

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Telephone Scam Alert!

July 1, 2016 by Jeremy Marshall

SCAM ALERT!

“Hi, my name is Chris, I’m calling from Microsoft. We’ve noticed that you have a number of errors on your computer and would like to fix them.”

Woah! Hold on a second there. [Read more…]

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Fake Error Messages

May 1, 2016 by Jeremy Marshall

SCAM ALERT!

Fake Error Pop-Up [Read more…]

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