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06/23/2026

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06/22/2026

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05/28/2026

🚨 Security Warning for Businesses and Home Users 🚨

Over the past several months, I have encountered multiple systems infected with a sophisticated remote access threat that traditional antivirus software often failed to detect.
In the cases I've personally investigated, attackers appeared to install one or more remote access tools to maintain persistent access to computers and networks. In several environments, multiple devices were affected rather than just a single computer.

Some common observations included:
• Unauthorized remote access software
• Persistence mechanisms designed to survive reboots
• Suspicious network configuration changes
• Evidence of attempts to maintain long-term access
• Additional compromised systems within the same network

What makes these threats particularly concerning is that they often leverage legitimate remote support software, making them more difficult for traditional security products to identify.

If you own a business server, manage multiple computers, or have experienced unusual behavior such as:
✔ Unexpected remote access prompts
✔ Strange DNS or internet issues
✔ Unknown software installations
✔ Repeated account compromises
✔ Suspicious login activity

It may be worth having your systems reviewed by a security professional.

One important lesson I've learned: if one device is compromised, do not assume it is the only affected device. Every system on the network should be investigated.

I also put together a website last year to serve as a resource to folks that think they might be experiencing some form of hack attack or they know they are experiencing some form of hack attack:
www.scamorhack.com

Stay vigilant, keep systems updated, use multifactor authentication wherever possible, and be cautious with unexpected email attachments, downloads, and remote support requests.

Jon Pienkowski
Pacific Northwest Computers

Comprehensive guidance and resources if you've encountered a scam, experienced fraud, or suspect your accounts have been compromised

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04/30/2026

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