Midland Computer Solutions

11/18/2024

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/11/malicious-qr-codes-sent-in-the-mail-deliver-malware

A QR code in a physical letter is a method of spreading malware that may find its way to your mailbox too.

01/19/2024

Cold weather reminder.

Do NOT plug space heaters into power strips or extension cords.

Plug space heaters directly into the wall outlet.

Powers strips are not designed to handle the high current flow required by a space heater and can overheat causing a fire.

12/21/2021

Get a VPN for your router so each internet-connected device in your home is protected from invasive hackers and browsing-history stalkers.

09/01/2021

Three Rivers Corporation Thanks for hosting a great business after hours event!

01/28/2021

Update your iPhone (and iPads) to iOS 14.4 now! Apple patches recent vulnerabilities that could allow a remote attacker to access your phone.

An anonymous researcher identified bugs in the software’s kernel and WebKit browser engine that are likely part of an exploit chain.

03/31/2020

11/01/2019

November Computer Classes at the Midland Library

November Computer Classes at the Library

10/30/2019

Thanks to Michael Gillespie, an obscure programmer at a Nerds on Call repair store, hundreds of thousands of ransomware victims have recovered their files for free.

09/13/2019

September Computer Classes at the Midland Library

September Computer Classes at the Library

01/11/2018

Meltdown and Spectre are two major security issues that threaten nearly all computers and mobile devices. In three minutes, this animation explains where the...

01/05/2018

“Serious” flaws that could allow cyber criminals to steal personal information from millions of computers and smartphones have been discovered by security researchers. The vulnerabilities, which were discovered by Google researchers last year, affect computer chips made by Intel, AMD and ARM, as...

12/04/2017

5 Holiday Shopping Tips to keep you Safe