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DNS Changer Malware

Hundreds of Thousands May Lose Internet in July

Your computer could be violated with DNS Changer Malware. This is easy to detect and fix.

What is DNS Changer Malware?

DNS Changer Malware is a trojan that will change the infected system's Domain Name Server (DNS) settings, in order to divert traffic to unsolicited, and potentially illegal sites.

The problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world. In a highly unusual response, the FBI set up a safety net months ago using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for those infected users. But that system is to be shut down on July 9, and any computer infected with this malware will not be able to connect to the Internet after that date.

This is what you need to do now!

You can check to see if your computer is infected with this malware by clicking on this link (you may get a busy message, but just try again if you do): www.dns-ok.us

Hopefully your computer will be fine. If not, there will be easy instructions to fix the problem.

For more information on this malware visit the FBI website.

Mac Flashback Virus

A message from Bob Cashman for all Mac Users:

Good News - Apple has come to the rescue!

On Thursday, April 11, Apple released another update for Mac OS X users.

You no longer have to worry about third party downloads and checking if you have the Flashback virus, followed by complicated removal instructions. You just need to update all your Mac OS computers using Software Update.

This is easy to do:

Go to the Apple Menu (upper left on your screen) and choose Software Update...

This update will not only block new infections, it will also check your system. If the Flashback infection is found, it cleans it up for you. How easy is that!

Apple is also pursuing the servers that have "command and control" over this "BOT" -- working with ISPs worldwide to shut it down. This is unprecedented to my knowledge.

If you want to discuss Mac OS X antivirus software give us a call!

Verify Backups Day

Everyone who has ever lost data knows how important a Backup is!

If you have never lost any data, you might not realize how devastating it is to lose your financial data, documents, photos, etc.

CCA customers typically fall into one of these three user groups:

Those who don't have a backup. (You know who you are!)

Please talk to us about installing a reliable backup.

We can recommend several very affordable options.

Those who have a backup and monitor it themselves.

Please check your system weekly to ensure that you have a current backup. In addition, please perform periodic test restores at least once a year. Your backup is useless if it won't restore your data!

If you would like the peace of mind of having CCA monitor your backups, let's talk about the benefits of CCA Monitored Backup Service.

Those who use CCA Monitored Backup Service.

You can rest assured that you have a current backup and it has been verified!

We'll call to schedule a review of your backup policies and discuss the importance of performing a test restore. A test restore provides the ultimate guarantee that your backup is functional.

If you wish to learn more, please call us at 860-434-9989.

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International Verify Your Backups Day

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Copiers May Be Holding Your Personal Information!

Since 2003, copy machines contain computer hard drives just like you would find in your personal or office computers. Every page that is copied is stored as an image on the copier's hard drive. These images can be accessed thus revealing any information that was contained on the original copied document. View this video

What can you do to protect yourself:

Do not copy personal data using public or company copiers.

If you replace your personal home copier, be sure to destroy the internal hard drive or contact CCA Services to safely process your old copier.