by Wesley Tomatsu | Oct 8, 2015 | Tech Tips
Preventative measures are a good idea but it’s important not to let yourself be lured into a false sense of security. After all, you wouldn’t stop washing your hands if you got a flu shot. Basically, what I’m saying here is don’t be Dave. The...
by Wesley Tomatsu | Oct 7, 2015 | Tech Tips
There’s a lot to cover here so let’s just dive right in. Antivirus Software You can download free copies of Sophos Anti-Virus from the ITS website for personal use for Windows and Macs. If you’re looking for other options, there are many: BitDefender...
by Wesley Tomatsu | Oct 6, 2015 | Tech Tips
I heard from a student wanting to know more about a relatively new type of threat known as crypto ransomware. In short, it works like this: a malicious program infects your computer and encrypts your personal data with a secret key, making it inaccessible to you. You...
by Wesley Tomatsu | Oct 5, 2015 | Tech Tips
Last year was the first time we at Oxy actively contributed content to promote National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This year, as you’ve no doubt noticed, we’re back at it again. One slight change this year is to my job title, which is now Director of...
by Wesley Tomatsu | Oct 1, 2015 | Tech Tips
So remember when you send that job application to the Federal Government? Or when you had health insurance from Blue Cross? Or that time when… well… you know? Or really, just pick any reason out of a hat. Basically, what I’m saying is that there are...
