Here is some good news about the Cryptolocker threat. BBC News – Cryptolocker victims to get files back for free. We have not tried this but if you have been caught then this may help. However it is always best to take precautions and use your email and internet securely, so avoiding the problems. A […]
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Experience counts – IT Support Lincolnshire At Octagon Technology we use a variety of computers and devices, iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, various flavours of Windows, with and without touch screens and Linux computers and netbooks. We are always up with the current trends across a wide variety of platforms so we can
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…if you want any IT advice go and see Clive he’s ace 🙂 This is what our clients are saying about Clive. Clive was out last week helping one of our latest clients – Jo and her Crafty Campervan – when she told him about her “road trip” to Glasgow to pick up her new
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Clive Tweeted about this threat yesterday – here is a good article from the BBC with more information. BBC News – How to defend yourself against the two-week attack. We had two enquiries yesterday about helping people with their back ups. If you need help with IT security, back ups, trojans or viruses call us on 01522 797520
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Well, back from my hols already hit the ground running. This morning was called in to sort out a high powered wifi network. Yet another thing we at Octagon can do. This particular network, if configured in a specific way can have a range of up to 6 miles! But this kind of power is
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It has been a busy week at Octagon. We have been helping the usual variety of clients with their tech problems and Martin got back from his holiday and hit the ground running. this is not where the new Octagon Technology office is but a view from Martin’s holiday Who looks after your domain? Two
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This article looks at Cryptolocker prevention. My previous article “Cryptolocker is a serious threat to everyone’s data and files” takes a more in depth look at Cryptolocker. Earlier this week I ran a training session for a client company at their monthly staff meeting to brief them more fully on Cryptolocker and other threats. I also took
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Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer flaw Here is another reason why you have to be careful when checking your email. Microsoft has warned consumers that a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser could let hackers gain access and user rights to their computer. The flaw affects Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6 to 11… Microsoft said
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Octagon Technology is a member of The Business Network Lincoln and yesterday Clive and I went to the latest meeting at the Double Tree Hotel, on the Bradford in Lincoln. Clive used a shot from the restaurant as his “photo of the day” on his blog. The Business Network Lincoln It was a great meeting where we
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