IT Support From NSI: "Email will be closed" - Hotmail Phishing Alert

By Tom McDonald | May 8, 2014 12:30:00 PM

IT Support From NSI:  "Email will be closed".  We recently received an inquiry from a client regarding a Windows Live Hotmail Team phishing scheme and felt it was worth sharing.   

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Upgrading Your Old Firewall? Sonicwall Upgrade Deadline Approaching

By Tom McDonald | Dec 18, 2013 11:49:00 AM

NSI - IT Support Provider based in Naugatuck CT - Information to Update Sonicwall

Many small businesses who use Dell Sonicwall firewall products need to upgrade their SonicOS by December 31st, 2013 to new firmware or they risk missing real-time license information and security updates. 

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Microsoft Office 365 - So, you're worried about security?

By Tom McDonald | Jul 10, 2013 11:57:00 AM

Microsoft Office 365 Security concerns?  You are not alone.  I recently attended a networking event where the guest speaker gave a talk about Software in the Cloud.  He touched on Microsoft Office 365, but his main topic for the evening was focused on Adobe’s recent move to cloud-only subscription based software, as the majority of attendees were Adobe users.  As the presentation moved along, questions erupted from the audience, and not surprisingly, the major concern among cloud software subscription users (or soon to be users) was SECURITY.  Runner up:  The potential that you would “Pay Forever”.  Several people wondered why anyone would pay for software that you could get for free, i.e.:  Google or GIMP.

We have to admit; we were not immediately sold on MS Office 365, but during the last couple of years we have noticed that Microsoft has listened to consumers and the product is clearly a contender, especially for small businesses looking for a solid cloud-based productivity suite.  Any company who is willing to admit that the START BUTTON is important, and humble enough to resurrect our long lost friend, can’t be all bad.

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Mobile Device Vulnerable? Protect IT! 5 Steps to Smartphone Security

By Tom McDonald | Apr 3, 2013 12:16:00 PM

Smartphone Security:  The single, easiest portal into your professional and personal life is also the last thing you would think of protecting.  Take a look at the list below, and take action – Do it today:

 

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Microsoft Phone Scam - It can happen to anyone.

By Tom McDonald | Mar 12, 2013 4:54:00 PM

Microsoft phone scam – It can happen to anyone.  If you found this article because you received a strange call from “Microsoft”,  let us offer you some background and then we’ll provide insight, and answers.

NSI provides IT Support and Computer Services to literally thousands of businesses throughout New England and we often hear from our customers regarding scams and attempts to capture personal information through pop-ups, emails, and sometimes even phone calls. 

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