Important Security Updates
Adobe Reader: Adobe has released version 2015.017.20050. Updates are available through the program’s Help menu/Check for Updates or from Adobe’s website.

Adobe Flash Player: Adobe has released version 22.0.0.209 to fix at least 52 vulnerabilities.

Important Security Updates
Dropbox: Dropbox has released version 6.4.14 for its file hosting program. Updates are available at Dropbox’s website. [See Citadel’s warning below]

Opera: Opera has released version 38.0.2220.41. Updates are available from within the browser or from Opera’s website.

A zero-day ransomware virus is currently targeting Microsoft Office 365 users. The virus arrives as an attached .ZIP or .DOTM file. Do not open the attachment as it will activate the virus which encrypts your data then demainds a $500 ransom.

The attachment may be a .DOTM or .ZIP file.

We all have old PCs!  They sit around, sometimes gathering dust, or possibly being used for a specific purpose.  If you want to dispose of one, then you should know how to recycle an old PC correctly.  But, before you do recycle, Jake can give you some good ideas on other ways your PC can be re-purposed.

A crypto-virus can really ruin your day. They are a form of ransomware which encrypts your data then demands a ransom be paid to the cyber-crooks to get your files back. But you can avoid crypto viruses by knowing how to identify them and taking a few steps to avoid infection and quickly recover your files if you do get infected.

Using two-factor authentication (2FA) is critical to your overall computer security and should be enabled wherever possible. Jake discusses what it is and how to enable 2FA on your email and social media to prevent your accounts from being hijacked.

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You see hashtags all the time but do you know why they can help you grow your business? You may have a vague notion of what a hashtag is but hashtags can be a powerful tool to get more people viewing your social media posts. In this episode, Jake discusses how to make hashtags and use them to drive traffic to your social media properties.

Wayne arrived at work and found someone left a negative review on Yelp for his iPhone screen repair service.  It was glaring because he had a stellar 5-star rating until now.  The review pointed out that an employee at the store was rude and arrogant.