The House has recently voted unanimously to strengthen a 30-year-old privacy law governing how and when law enforcement agencies can obtain access to all the things people store online, from photographs to documents to personal emails and more. If enacted, these changes will ensure the law protects digital information in the same way physical information…
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With offices in downtown Manhattan, when Joe Sullivan was looking for a firm to outsource his network setup and support, he chose MCG to handle the task. MCG has many clients in the legal community, and Sullivan and Brill was comfortable with MCG’s proximity to their offices when and if support issues come up. MCG…
DetailsAs tax season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax and security authorities are warning about the rise of email scams. Scammers are known to target tax-pros with emails claiming to be potential clients or the IRS in order to get sensitive information. Cybercriminals are relying on phishing tactics they’ve used in the…
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Microsoft released the first real version of Outlook for mobile devices this week, including iPads, iPhones and their Android variants. Microsoft has had iOS and Android version of Outlook available for some time, yet many would say it only looked like an app and lacked the performance and functionality of a true app. Now, Outlook…
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If you are one of the 11.4 million subscribers to Time Warner Cable’s high-speed data plans, you’re probably feeling as frustrated with their service lately as we are. TWC is currently in the process of being bought by rival Comcast Corp. for approximately $45 billion. After a recent nationwide outage in Augus, the deal is…
DetailsEarlier this week, Sophos security expert James Lyne appeared on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt to discuss the dangers of typosquatting. Computer security reporter Tom Costello interviewed James on why this perennial hacker trick has continued to prevail, while James explains and demonstrates how it works. Naked Security investigates the scale and risk of…
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The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Nov. 11th issue features an article on Villanova University’s partnership with U-Vault. “Villanova University also signed a technology contract over the summer, but it wasn’t with a computer maker. Instead, it was with Microcomputer Consulting Group Inc., developer of a data-backup service called U-Vault.” For the full article please click on:…
DetailsFor two days, a US-based natural gas facility was forced to shut down it’s operations after sustaining a ransomware infection. The infection started with a malicious link in a phishing email, allowing attackers to pivot from the facility’s IT network to it’s OT network. The OT network, or Operational Technology, is the hub of servers…
DetailsThis coming April 1, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, and GoToTraining will require all Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion users to update their operating systems. This will allow users to continue starting and joining sessions from their desktops. For Citrix support FAQ’s regarding this matter, visit here for more information.
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After a rigorous selection process, Utah State University has selected U-Vault, powered by redBoomerang as the official off site data protection solution for faculty,staff. and students. Utah State will be working closely with MCG to protect the digital assets of its community, ensuring important data is protected, whether on or off campus. If your school…
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