Smart-Tech Resolutions

03/28/2022

Do you use Kaspersky antivirus?!? Recommend changing to 1 or both Webroot and Malwarebytes antivirus. Both are cloud based and are my number one antivirus softwares to help with computer security and web browser or internet security.

Call us today to get installed or to find out more details.

Kaspersky Lab joins Chinese telecom firms Huawei Technologies Co and ZTE Corp on the list, along with China Mobile (USA) and China Telecom (Americas), both of which...

03/26/2022

Update now! Many HP printers affected by three critical security vulnerabilities | Malwarebytes Labs

This vulnerability information was just released about 3 critical HP vulnerabilities. Specifically, that they could result in a RCE if exploited.

https://blog.malwarebytes.com/exploits-and-vulnerabilities/2022/03/update-now-many-hp-printers-affected-by-three-critical-security-vulnerabilities/

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HP has issued two security advisories for users of a multitude of printer models to update the firmware against 3 critical vulnerabilities

03/26/2022

Have you replaced your internet router lately? It’s recommend to replace your home router approximately every 3-4 years because the technology and internet speeds are constantly improving and getting faster and getting more secure.

Also, it’s recommended to login and change your routers default login since the routes all have the same generic manufacturer login. This creates an unsecured environment for your home network already. In addition to that, when have you updated your routers firmware? The firmware updates are extremely critical to keeping your router up to date for the latest security vulnerabilities and operating at its full capacity.

See the new Netgear Nighthawk AX6000 (2500sqft) to Nighthawk AXE11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (3500sqft). In my opinion the best on market. You can purchase using the “buy” button from Best Buy or use any other retailer.

Call/Text us today (254) 371-7337 or email [email protected] to get your router serviced and/or upgraded. Click on the photo to learn more about the router.

03/20/2022

Have you updated your routers firmware lately and changed the default router login password typically set to “password”. If not consider updating your router and changing your password or it can be easily hacked.

Check this article out! Call us today to get your router updated and secured.

Cyclops Blink is a Kremlin-linked malware that has existed since 2019. It is tied to the elite Sandworm hacking group. According to UK's National Cyber Security Centre...

03/20/2022

4 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOURSELF CYBER SAFE

Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for the best “marks.”

Think you’re not worth being the target of online predators? Think again!

Hackers don’t need to know how much is in your bank account to want to get into it. Your identity, your financial data, what’s in your email…… it’s all valuable. And cyber criminals will cast as wide a net as possible to get to anyone they can. They’re counting on you thinking you’re not a target.

So how can you reduce the chances of falling for the scams? Learn the signs!

https://www.cisa.gov/4-things-you-can-do-keep-yourself-cyber-safe or click on photo for pre details.

02/12/2022

Take critical steps to Update your computers today!!!

UEFI firmware vulnerabilities affect at least 25 computer vendors

Researchers from firmware protection company Binarly have discovered critical vulnerabilities in the UEFI firmware from InsydeH2O used by multiple computer vendors such as Fujitsu, Intel, AMD, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS, HP, Siemens, Microsoft, and Acer.
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) software is an interface between a device’s firmware and the operating system, which handles the booting process, system diagnostics, and repair functions.
In total, Binarly found 23 flaws in the InsydeH2O UEFI firmware, most of them in the software's System Management Mode (SMM) that provides system-wide functions such as power management and hardware control.

Learn more here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uefi-firmware-vulnerabilities-affect-at-least-25-computer-vendors/

02/09/2022

Intel Lists 16 New BIOS Firmware Vulnerabilities | Tom's Hardware

Intel has released a security bulletin with 16 newly-discovered BIOS-related vulnerabilities that allow attackers to use Denial of Service and Escalation of Privilege attacks on a local machine, at the same time bypassing the operating system and its associated security measures. According to Intel, these issues impact its 6th to 11th-Gen Core processors along with its Xeon lineup, including the W, E and D models.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-lists-16-new-bios-vunerabilities

02/03/2022

When is the last time you updated your computers latest Bios/firmware/drivers?

23 Major BIOS Vulnerabilities Discovered, Impact Intel, Lenovo, Others

Contact Smart-Texh Resolutions today and have your computer fully upgraded with the latest Bios/firmware/drivers and windows updates.

Find out more here:
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/enterprise-oem-vunerabilities

01/15/2022

Microsoft Defender weakness lets hackers bypass malware detection

Do you primarily use Windows Defender for security on your computer?!? This is why I recommend Webroot Antivirus and Malwarebytes combo to help protect your computer from potential threats like this. https://www.webroot.com/us/en

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-weakness-lets-hackers-bypass-malware-detection/

Contact us today to check your security on your PC or Apple Computer.

Threat actors can take advantage of a weakness that affects Microsoft Defender antivirus on Windows to learn locations excluded from scanning and plant malware there.

01/02/2022

Windows 11 upgrade is here, is your computer ready for the upgrade?

Download and Use the Windows PC Health Check App to evaluate your computer.

Call us today to get your system checked out.

Learn more here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications

12/01/2021

Are you updating your printer software and firmware to the latest version?!?

HP Printer owners: “”Critical wormable security flaw found in multiple HP Printer models”” and what it means for HP printer owners.

https://thehackernews.com/2021/11/critical-wormable-security-flaw-found.html

Update your printer software and firmware as soon as you can. Call Smart-Tech Resolutions to get assistance, Remote Support Available.