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06/29/2017

Website and e-mail soon t be back online.

Upgrading to SmarterMail 16.X today.

01/20/2017

This works well, but only uf setup properly and ledt alone!
The same results can be achieved using off the shelf products: routers; proper cabling between routers and nodes; a good firewall (we love Fortinet's capabilities, especially in multi-network environments),; and an investment in equipment which will support the bandwidth.

Wireless can be as fast as Fiber? Find out how.

10/26/2016

Just a reminder to make certain Port 587 is available to all.of your hosted customers.

Remember, too, that Port 25 must also be open for MX to MX server delivery.

Prior to approximately 2010, ISP’s allowed their customers to configure port 25 for SMTP connections between their clients and the customer's e-mail hosting service. 

10/17/2016

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For faster and more reliable delivery, add [email protected] to your trusted senders list in your email software.

09/22/2016

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, reported, on Tuesday, 21 Septemer, that the company will leverage Comcast’s 15 million WiFi hot spots and use leased airwaves from Verizon based on a deal from 2011 that allows the cable op to offer wireless service with Verizon’s network with set terms and pricing, according to the WSJ.

Comcast will look to market the wireless service inside its existing footprint, to existing and potential Comcast cable customers, as opposed to nationwide

https://www.cedmagazine.com/news/2016/09/comcast-aims-wireless-service-launch-2017

At the Goldman Sachs Communicopia conference Tuesday morning, Comcast CEO said the operator is looking to roll out its own wireless service by mid-2017, according to several reports -- including some in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Business Insider, among others.

09/14/2016

Google has quietly added a new source of technical support for all SmarterMail, and other MX servers.Google has quietly added a new source of technical support for all SmarterMail, and other MX servers.

They are now BLOCKING any message which contains any attachments ending in the following;

ADE, .ADP, .BAT, .CHM, .CMD, .COM, .CPL, .EXE, .HTA, .INS, .ISP, .JAR, .JSE, .LIB, .LNK, .MDE, .MSC, .MSP, .MST, .PIF, .SCR, .SCT, .SHB, .SYS, .VB, .VBE, .VBS, .VXD, .WSC, .WSF, .WSH

This is documented on the Google Webmaster Tools website at: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6590?p=BlockedMessage

They are also blocking messages which do not contain attachments with the above referenced attachments, but which contain:

"content, images, or links that might share viruses."

For more information, see the original post at:

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6590?p=BlockedMessage

There are a number of reasons why you may see the "This message was blocked because its content presents a potential security issue" error in Gmail. Gmail blocks messages that may spread viruses, like

09/08/2016

Google Wants All Websites Secured . . .

The plan will go into effect in January with the release of Chrome 56 and will roll out in stages. Chrome 56 will display a "not secure" indicator before HTTP URLs in the browser's address bar, but only for those web pages that contain password or credit card form fields.

Transmitting such sensitive information over HTTP is dangerous because the data can be intercepted by man-in-the-middle attackers on public wireless networks or via compromised routers, for example.

In later Chrome releases, the HTTP warnings will be further expanded. First, HTTP pages will be labeled as "not secure" when accessed in the browser's privacy-oriented Incognito mode. Eventually, Chrome will show the warning for all HTTP pages and will switch the security indicator to the red triangle now used for broken HTTPS connections.

To push more websites to implement encryption and to better protect users, Google will start flagging plain HTTP connections as insecure in its popular Chrome browser.

09/03/2016

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has only been on the market for two weeks – and what started off as a glorious introduction and unprecedented sales has turned into a marketing nightmare.

The first reviews were great, but then there were stories of brittle glass – the Galaxy Note 7 is the first to use the new Gorilla Glass 5, which was to be harder and prevent breakage.

There were reports that the device would reboot and get stuck in a loop. To top it all off, there are reports of a subtle percentage (0.1%) exploding.

To their defense, Samsung did act fast to halt sales and conduct their own investigation. They concluded that it was a battery issue causing the explosions and are now ordering a recall of all Galaxy Note 7s.

For more information, see:
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/09/sprint-allowing-exchanges-galaxy-note-7-owners.html

09/02/2016

Open House is a concept that was created in London 18 years ago, by the organisation now known as Open-City. The Open House model invites everyone to experience, explore and understand the value of a well-designed built environment. This successful concept has been extended to newly created events i...

08/16/2016

Google Fiber Coming to Chicago - Wirelessly?

The company intends to set up wireless transmitters throughout major cities and use them to deliver residential internet.

According to The Wall Street Journal. Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas are reportedly on its list, with current plans to reach about a dozen new cities in total.

It's possible the rollout will ultimately be much larger. Regulatory filings recently revealed that Google Fiber is looking to test wireless transmitters in 24 locations around the US. It's unclear if the wireless service would offer speeds comparable to the gigabit service that Google Fiber's actual fiber lines offer; it's looking to test wireless service at frequencies slightly higher than what traditional Wi-Fi operates at. Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt has also suggested that Fiber could use much-faster millimeter wave technology.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/15/12492890/google-fiber-wireless-plans-la-chicago-dallas/

Google Fiber has come to the troubling realization that citywide fiber networks are really expensive and time consuming to install. So in spite of its name, Fiber is now looking at another option:...

07/04/2016

Ensure proper physical security of electronic and physical restricted data wherever it lives.

◾Lock down workstations and laptops as a deterrent.

◾Secure your area, files and portable equipment before leaving them unattended.

◾Don't leave papers, computers or other electronic devices visible in an empty car or house.

◾Shred sensitive paper records before disposing of them.

◾Don’t leave sensitive information lying around unprotected, including on printers, fax machines, copiers, or in storage.

Laptops should be secured at all times. Keep it with you or lock it up securely before you step away -- and make sure it is locked to or in something permanent.

Use extra security measures for portable devices (including laptop computers) and portable electronic media containing sensitive or critical info:

◾Encryption

◾Extra physical security

◾Even portable devices and media with encrypted PII must have strict physical security.

Securely delete personal identity information (PII) and other restricted data when it is no longer needed for business purposes. Minimizing the amount of sensitive data stored reduces risk in the case of theft. For information on how to securely delete files, see PC/Mac, or email)

Report suspected theft of computing equipment to the appropriate individual or group. Be sure to let them know if the stolen equipment contains any sensitive information.

07/03/2016

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas began notifying guests and patrons of “certain restaurant and retail outlets” located at its Las Vegas casino that hackers breached payments systems extracting credit card data.

Credit card data exposed included cardholder name, card number, expiration date, and internal verification code. Related Posts Payment Gateway Provider Breached, Plain Text Data Accessed December 10, 2014 , 10:03 am Payment Card Data Accessed in Parking Management Provider Breach December 1, 2014 , 5:05 pm “After receiving reports of fraudulent activity associated with payment cards used at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, the resort began an investigation of its payment card network and engaged a leading cyber-security firm to assist,”

See more at: Hard Rock Las Vegas, Noodle and Co. Confirm Hacks https://wp.me/p3AjUX-uWO

In two unrelated breaches, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas and Noodle and Company confirm hacks.