Princeton, NJ – November 17, 2017 – Holiday Malware and Email Scams As the holidays near we like to remind you to remain vigilant while shopping online, browsing new websites or clicking on “advertisements” within websites that take you to another website. Most people will likely receive an increased number of email advertisements, offers and eCards […]
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Popular CCleaner v5.33 was hacked – Protect Yourself
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Sep
Sep
Princeton, NJ – September 18, 2017 – Piriform’s CCleaner confirmed Hacking Piriform, the makers of the popular system and file cleaner “CCleaner”, confirmed on Monday, Sept 18, 2017 that hackers have attacked the company’s computer network successfully. The hackers compromised 2 versions of CCleaner in the attack which have been used by up to 3% of […]
Blog, Computer Services, Internet, Security
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507 Security Updates Ending
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May
May
Princeton, NJ – May 09, 2017 – Microsoft Windows 10 ver. 1057 Quality Updates & Security Updates ends All software products have a lifecycle. After May 9, 2017, Microsoft will end security and quality updates for their Windows 10 Version 1057 Operating System. Computers running the Windows 10 Version 1057 will continue to work even after updates end. However, using unsupported software may increase the risks […]
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Mar
Mar
Princeton, NJ – March 17, 2017 – Microsoft Windows Vista EOL Microsoft is Ending Support for Windows Vista All software products have a lifecycle. After April 11, 2017, Microsoft will end support for their Windows Vista Operating System. Post April 2017, Windows Vista will no longer receive: Security updates Non-security hotfixes Free or paid assisted support options Online technical content updates from Microsoft Computers […]
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Feb
Feb
Princeton, NJ – February 14, 2017 – Online Romance Scams Internet Romance Scams on the Rise The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released an notice addressing and increase of online “romance scams”. A Romance Scam generally involves cyber criminals who target victims, gain their confidence, and trick them into sending money. For more information visit the FBI’s website: FBI […]
Blog, Computer Services, Computer Services, NJ
Microsoft Update Crashes Outlook & Causes Sign-In Black Screen
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Nov
Nov
Princeton, NJ – November 12, 2015 – Microsoft Update (KB 3097877) causing Outlook Crashing and login-errors. On November 11 Microsoft released KB 3097877 which was part of Security Bulletin MS15-115. Unfortunately for many users installing the update caused Outlook crashing when opening certain emails and a black screen when trying to login to a domain (corporate network). Outlook freezing […]
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Sep
Sep
The official worldwide release of Microsoft Office 2016 had occurred on September 22, 2015. Both Office 2016 for Windows and Office 2016 for MAC were released out of beta. For more information, check out the Microsoft Office website. Blueclone will officially support Office 2016 effective October 1, 2015. Blueclone Networks is a Princeton based IT Company with […]
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Aug
Aug
Windows 10 launched worldwide on July 29, 2015. Windows 10 is available as a free upgrade during the first year after the Windows 7 / Windows 8/8.1 launch to consumer edition users. Many consumers have opted for the free upgrade however Blueclone recommends enterprise and business users to wait, and first consult with your IT […]
Blog, Computer & Network Support, Computer Services, Internet, NJ, Security
Increase in attacks against Cisco IOS devices
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Aug
Aug
Princeton, NJ – August 12, 2015 – Blueclone has received several notifications that Cisco is observing increasingly complex attacks allowing attackers to gain admin access to Cisco IOS devices by installing a malicious ROMMON image. Once the image is installed and device rebooted, the attacker can manipulate the device behavior to their advantage. Blueclone encourages network administrators […]
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Jul
Jul
The popular WordPress 4.2.2 and prior versions contain dangerous cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Misuse of these vulnerabilities could allow hackers and remote attackers to take control of websites using older versions of Word Press. Users and website admins are encouraged to review the WordPress 4.2.3 Security and Maintenance Release on the WordPress.org site and upgrade to WordPress […]
