Microsoft has simplified the Windows 10 upgrade process
January 23, 2016 by Jason Harris
Microsoft has simplified the Windows 10 upgrade process and options for easily rolling back to your old OS if you’re not happy
Here are the details: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/10/microsoft-simplifies-upgrades-to-window-10/
Been to a Hyatt Hotel? Your credit card details may have been stolen
January 19, 2016 by Jason Harris
There has been a security breach with the systems used at Hyatt Hotels. This affects people staying at the hotel, as well as anyone who used a credit card at one of their restaurants.
There is a growing trend where hackers are able to put malware onto the point of sale systems used at the hotels. Then, when someone makes a payment the credit card details are stolen.
Hyatt have issued a press release with more information about the breach.
These are the Australian properties affected:
| LOCATIONS | PROPERTY NAME | DATES AT RISK |
| Canberra | Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel | 8/13/2015 - 12/8/2015 |
| Melbourne | Grand Hyatt Melbourne | 8/13/2015 - 12/8/2015 |
| Melbourne | Park Hyatt Melbourne | 8/13/2015 - 10/14/2015 |
| Perth | Hyatt Regency Perth | 8/13/2015 - 10/14/2015 |
| Sydney | Park Hyatt Sydney | 8/13/2015 - 12/8/2015 |
You can check this page to check for other international Hyatt properties.
If you believe you where affected, check here. Hyatt are offering one year free credit card protection to affected customers.
Always review your credit card statements and report suspicious activity immediately.
25% off computer servicing and repair
January 6, 2016 by Jason Harris
Head on over to the facebook page and get 25% off your next computer repair bill.
Must be used before 28th Feb 2017
2015 Worst Passwords List
January 1, 2016 by Jason Harris
SplashData has released its list of the 25 worst passwords of 2015.
This data is compiled from a list of over 2 million passwords that were leaked in various hacks throughout the year.
Make sure your password is not on this list, and it might be time to think about using password management software to keep your passwords secure.
Top 25 List
- 123456
- password
- 12345678
- qwerty
- 12345
- 123456789
- football
- 1234
- 1234567
- baseball
- welcome
- 1234567890
- abc123
- 111111
- 1qaz2wsx
- dragon
- master
- monkey
- letmein
- login
- princess
- qwertyuiop
- solo
- passw0rd
- starwars
Waterproof, dust-proof and vibration-proof USB flash drive – $25
December 23, 2015 by Jason Harris
I have a limited stock of 16gb flash drives.
They are about one quarter the size of standard drives and can easily fit in your pocket or on a key ring.
These are very durable:
- stainless steel case
- water-proof
- dust-proof
- vibration-proof
$25 each, pick-up in Jurien Bay. Please call ahead - 9652 2782.
Another scam email doing the rounds
December 12, 2015 by Jason Harris
It seems scammers will try anything to get you to click on their attachment in an email, even pretending to be the good guys.
CryptoWall Project is not malicious and is not intended to harm a person and his/her information data. The project is conducted for the sole purpose of instruction in the field of information security, as well as certification of antivirus products for their suitability for data protection. Together we make the Internet a better and safer place.
Nothing could be further from the truth.
http://www.hotforsecurity.com/blog/cryptowall-4-0-returns-to-the-wild-posing-as-good-guy-12985.html
Keep your anti-virus turned on and up to date.
Contact me if you want advice about specific protection against these crypto threats.