Internet Explorer patch now available

Following yesterdays story about internet explorer Microsoft have now released there patch which aims to fix the issues that have occurred. It is available for people to download so we encourage you to get it as soon as possible to ensure your computer is as safe as it can be. The patch can be downloaded on anything from Internet explorer 5.01 to 8 Beta 2. According to statistics from Symantec, users from Asia have been the worst affected by the vulnerability. If you have any questions regarding the patch please feel free to contact us and we will do our utmost to assist you.

Microsoft are to release a quick fix for Internet Explorer

After the story a couple of days ago about the problems that are currently effecting Internet Explorer users Microsoft has released a statement that they aim to release a quick fix for the problems which are believed to have effected over 10,000 websites.

The patch is expected to be available today which users will be able to download from the Microsoft site. The issue with the browser means that criminals are potentially able to steal passwords and other confidential information. This could cause great issues and Microsoft in all fairness have been quick to build a patch for the problem.

Internet Explorer is the chosen browser by many and there was a great worry that alot of people could be effected by the problem. Experts had been suggesting that people use other browsers such as Firefox and Opera until the problem was fixed. Tonights patch release will hopefully fix the problem and people will be able to use the browser once again.

BACK Consulting to attend sister companies launch event

BACK Consulting will be attending the DGOD + BACK incontact launch event today at the companies headquarters. The BACK Consulting team are looking forward to attending such an event with their sister company. We hope to see you at the event and look forward to meeting so many new people. If you havent replied to your invitation you can still come down today and attend the event. Simply arrive and tell us your name and company. Remember to bring your business cards.

If you were unable to attend the event but would like to discuss something with either BACK Consulting or BACK incontact then please get in contact with us and we will be more than happy to discuss your needs.

Microsoft warns that all Internet Explorer users could be at risk

An unpatched security hole in Internet Explorer which has been exploited by hackers could affect all internet explorer users Microsoft has explained today. When the flaw was originally discovered it was thought to only affect Internet Explorer 7 users. However, it has today been revealed that all users, no matter what version they are using, could potentially be affected by attacks.

It is recommended that all security settings on the internet security setting should be put on high and access control lists should be used to counter the malware. If users do suffer an attack from the malware than it is possible that data on their machine is accessible.

Microsoft has not said when there will be a patch available and their next monthly patches are not available until 13th January. However, it is expected that something will be released before then.

Cybercriminals using PDFs to put malware on other peoples computers

A year-end report into cyber threats has found that cybercriminals are increasingly using PDFs to store malicious malware. Most email and web filtering allow all PDFs through their scans as they are a trusted source. However, this has been recognised by the cybercriminals and they are now attempting to put malicious software into the PDFs which can access your computer and collect any confidential data you may have.

Therefore we recommend you set up some security settings on your PDFs to ensure only the intended recipients can access them. It is also important that you only open PDFs if you know they are from a reliable source. Ensure all of your antivirus is up to date to try and prevent any malicious programs being put onto your computer. If you need any assistance or have any questions regarding the issue please feel free to contact us.

Cybercriminals using PDFs to put malware on other peoples computers

A year-end report into cyber threats has found that cybercriminals are increasingly using PDFs to store malicious malware. Most email and web filtering allow all PDFs through their scans as they are a trusted source. However, this has been recognised by the cybercriminals and they are now attempting to put malicious software into the PDFs which can access your computer and collect any confidential data you may have.

Therefore we recommend you set up some security settings on your PDFs to ensure only the intended recipients can access them. It is also important that you only open PDFs if you know they are from a reliable source. Ensure all of your antivirus is up to date to try and prevent any malicious programs being put onto your computer. If you need any assistance or have any questions regarding the issue please feel free to contact us.

BACK Transcribing

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For more information please visit our website www.backtranscribing.com. If you would like to speak to one of our team please call us today for more information.

We also offer an Affiliates programme which is ideal if you want to introduce our service in your area. If you are interested in the programme or would like to know more about it please feel free to contact us and we will be more than happy to assist you with your needs.

Investment in Technology is key

Prime minister Gordan Brown has today said that invesment in technology is extremely important to help the country get out of the downturn that we are currently experiencing. He claimed that we should invest out of the downturn paying particular attention to 21st century technology. Therefore, there is not a better time to get a technology audit carried out. For a fixed price we can come in and evaluate the technology that you use. Once we have carried out the audit you will receive a free report which will outline areas that you need to improve and suggestions of ways forward. You dont have an obligation to go ahead with any work but we will be more than happy to discuss your needs. If you feel we can help you out please feel free to contact us for a chat.

Who is connected to your wireless LAN?

As wireless internet becomes more popular both within homes and in businesses it begs the question as to who is connected to your wireless LAN? In the past simply discovering that an unknown Access Point (AP) was nearby was sufficient to get alarm bells ringing. However, as more and more people use wireless technology hundreds of unknown Access Points can be found and therefore simply rogue discovery is not enough to help IT administrators understand the risks. However, not every Access Point is a rogue one and in a business park complex you will find many Access Points from neighbouring buildings.

Therefore keep your eyes and ears open in your office to ensure you don’t get affected by any rogue attacks on your network. If you need any assistance with your IT please feel free to contact us.

Low Cost Website Design coming your way

We are always looking at new ways to help other businesses and this is especially the case during the current economic climate. That is why we are launching our new Low Cost Website design package which gives you a web presence but at a minimal cost. The service will be coming active in the next few weeks so keep an eye out for the official launch. The introductory offer will see a basic 5 page website with a contact form. You can select whatever content you want and you can have the pages named to whatever you want. You will be able to select your company colours and use your own logo. You will get a domain name included along with 1 email address. All of this will be available for £199.99 + VAT. There are many extras that you can add for a small extra charge.

If you have any questions before the service is launched please feel free to contact us and we will help you with your needs.

New Climate change act will have an impact on IT

A new law which has been aimed at fighting climate change could have an impact on IT and could affect all businesses in the UK. The new law which has been brought in aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. It is anticipated that the IT sector will see an increase in costs to comply with the new laws and regulations which have been introduced. Therefore companies should be planning ahead to ensure that they can face the new challenges in the most cost-effective way. There is a potential for an environmental technology revolution.

If you would like to discuss your current IT solution and try to find ways of becoming more efficient with the use of cost effective solutions please do give us a call.

Christmas could increase malware

We like to keep our clients and the people around us free from malware and alike. Therefore we thought that we would provide you with some information that you may find of some use.

Research that has been carried out by Websense has warned that Christmas could see an increase in the amount of malware that is being sent. These emails will tend to have links in them which takes the user to an animated card. However, when the user clicks on the link they are effectively allowing malware onto their machine. Once this happens the user will not know that the malware has been added and will not know what information they are leaking to other people. Therefore our advice at Christmas would be to ensure that all of your antivirus software is kept up to date and we encourage that you don’t use these links which take you to animated Christmas card. We don’t want to sound like the Grinch but we do want to look after your IT security.