Loyal I.T. Computer Services

09/02/2026

08/17/2026

Interesting observation:
The number to call and activate Microsoft products is 1-888-571-2048. When we called this yesterday, it showed as "Jensen Huang Recording Studio, Dubong Branch".
It still gave Microsoft prompts and gave correct information, but the number is tied to a non-Microsoft business and location.
Jensen Huang is actually the CEO of NVIDIA and has never worked for Microsoft.
I wonder if someone from Microsoft could chime in with an answer.

Recording studio

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

"Assume you are compromised."

Is the statement I always tell people.
Make sure all mission critical data is backed up every day!

https://blog.fox-it.com/2026/05/22/remotepe-the-lazarus-rat-that-lives-in-memory/

04/28/2026

Windows services recommended to turn off – everything works better now!

Not everything enabled by default is essential.

03/27/2026

🚨 SCAM OF THE WEEK: ELECTRONIC SCAMS 🚨

💻📱 Crooks are waiting to deceive you—beware of electronic scams!

As online shopping, banking, and digital services continue to grow, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated. Electronic scams now include account takeovers, fake payment portals, cold-call frauds, and deceptive online storefronts designed to look legitimate.

Even careful users can be tricked—some scam websites and ads are extremely polished and convincing. Staying alert is critical.

⚠️ COMMON TYPES OF ELECTRONIC SCAMS

🔴 Account takeover scams
🔴 Fake payment or checkout portals
🔴 Cold-call and tech-related fraud
🔴 Fake online sellers and ads
🔴 Wire-transfer and instant-payment scams

🚩 RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR

• Luxury or high-end products offered at unrealistically low prices
• Pressure to make immediate payment
• Requests for payment via wire transfer or electronic funds only
• Sellers who won’t accept credit cards or PayPal
• Websites with missing privacy policies, terms, or contact information
• Sellers claiming to be overseas with limited accountability

If it sounds too good to be true—it probably is.

🛡️ HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

✔ Turn on your firewall to block unauthorized access
✔ Install reputable antivirus software and keep it updated
✔ Avoid downloading attachments from unknown senders
✔ Keep your operating system updated with the latest security patches
✔ Verify online sellers before purchasing
✔ Never share passwords, PINs, or one-time passcodes

📢 IF YOU THINK YOU’VE BEEN SCAMMED

• Stop communication immediately
• Secure your accounts and change passwords
• Contact your bank or payment provider
• Save evidence (emails, receipts, screenshots)
• Consider reporting the incident and seeking legal guidance

🔐 Electronic scams thrive on urgency and deception. Slow down, verify before you click or pay, and trust your instincts.

03/06/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1841rF8b77/

A government internet outage turned out to have a surprisingly tiny culprit. 🐿️

In Medina County, Ohio, several government offices suddenly lost phone and internet service on February 20, including the county prosecutor’s office. At first, officials believed construction crews had accidentally cut underground fiber lines.

But the real cause turned out to be far more unexpected. County Administrator Matt Springer later revealed that a squirrel had built a nest inside the fiber infrastructure and chewed through multiple cables, knocking out the network. During a commissioners meeting he even joked, “It’s hard to make this stuff up.”

Officials are now working with internet providers to strengthen the system and prevent similar incidents. Believe it or not, squirrels have been blamed for many power and infrastructure outages across the United States over the years.

If something this small can shut down a government network… how secure do you think our systems really are?

02/26/2026

Daylight Savings next weekend, March 8th 2026!
"Spring Forward" 1 hour!

02/06/2026

https://youtu.be/o01ENMUZ12w?si=LSnVP2mhiPXe54mr

Today I want to show you how to put a cat5 or cat6 end on a cat6 network cable.

02/06/2026

We help businesses with anything connected to your network, including cameras!
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