SBA Computers, Inc.

We have not, and will never do this:

Office Depot rigged PC malware scans to sell unneeded $300 tech support Office Depot and its software supplier have to pay $35 million toward refunds.

You should take these warnings seriously.

FBI issues formal warning on massive malware network linked to Russia The FBI on Friday issued a formal warning that a sophisticated Russia-linked hacking campaign is compromising hundreds of thousands of home network devices worldwide and it is advising owners to reboot these devices in an

Now that Windows April 2018 update is getting deployed, here is a link to one of the new features.

Windows 10 Timeline: How to use use Microsoft's new organizational tool Timeline, found within Microsoft's Windows 10 April 2018 Update, creates a history within Windows of what you worked on and when.

Here is a program of interest from the Microsoft Garage project.

Microsoft’s latest app moves photos from phones to PCs over WiFi You'll still need to use Windows 10 Photos, but this companion app makes it much less of a hassle.

Here is some more information concerning the security issue with Intel Processors. If you are concerned, or if you need assistance, give us a call.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/4/16848976/how-to-protect-windows-pc-meltdown-security-flaw

We'll try to keep you posted, but it appears there is an issue with Intel Processors that will require a patch that MIGHT slow your computer.

Report: All Intel Processors Made in the Last Decade Might Have a Massive Security Flaw There’s small screwups and big screwups. Here is tremendously huge screwup: Virtually all Intel processors produced in the last decade have a major security hole that could allow “normal user programs—from database applications to JavaScript in web browsers—to discern to some extent the layo...

The lesson to learn is: Think before you act.

New Microsoft Word attacks infect PCs sans macros Microsoft tells customers how to spot and block attacks.

You might still be able to get Windows 10 for free, but don't wait too long.

Microsoft ends its last free Windows 10 upgrades on December 31st Microsoft is still offering free Windows 10 upgrades to certain users, but you'd better hurry if you qualify: it's now poised to end this offer on December 31st.

Another WiFi security issue.

https://www.cnet.com/news/krack-wi-fi-security-flaw-puts-all-wireless-devices-at-risk-of-hijack/?part=propeller&subj=news&tag=link

5 best practices in cybersecurity for businesses

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/5-best-practices-in-cybersecurity-for-businesses/articleshow/61087694.cms

All the worry about complex password, forever changing may be for naught.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-man-who-wrote-those-password-rules-has-a-new-tip-n3v-r-m1-d-1502124118?mod=flipboard

We have fixed numerous computers for people who fell prey to the phone scam detailed in the attached article. This is straight from the FBI:
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/fbi-tech-tuesday-building-a-digital-defense-against-tech-support-fraud?utm_campaign=email-Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_source=fbi-in-the-news&utm_content=628417