Facebook
Facebook recently issued a warning about a worm that is redirecting users to pornographic sites. Background information on the worm can be found here http://www.cio.com/article/508742/Facebook_Worm_Spreads_with_a_Lurid_Lure?page=1&taxonomyId=1419 .
Rest assured we are monitoring your site and will perform necessary actions to minimize this from affecting your staff. Please inform your staff NOT to click on any pop-up ads. Additionally, staff should take extreme caution when clicking on links that go outside of safe or known domains.
Computer and Network Upgrades
Systems that are vulnerable to Internet attacks continue to be those computers and network devices that have not been upgraded. Windows 7 is the newest operating system and includes many new technologies that effectively deal with these attacks. New firewall devices, wireless devices and network switches also incorporate technologies that remove attacks at the gate, prior to entering your network. Please contact our office to discuss the latest in new equipment and system upgrades.
Black Friday
Many of you will be performing online shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving. We would like to take this opportunity to advise you NOT to shop on sites that you've never heard of before. The old saying "Stick with what you know..." remains true. Retailers like Wal-Mart, Macy's, Best Buy, etc. have spent millions securing their website and e-commerce platform. These retailers tend to provide the safest online purchasing experience.
Before you enter your credit card information online, be sure to check that the web address is prefaced with "HTTPS". This means that the site is securing the data passing between your computer and their website. Additionally, look for a lock symbol on your browser. The lock should be in a closed position. The lock signifies that the retailer has taken the precaution of adding a secure channel that encrypts traffic moving from your site to their site.
GAD Support Hours
The GAD Group main offices are open Wednesday November 25th. Our staff will be "On Call" Friday November 27th through Sunday November 29th. The fastest way to get support during this period will be submitting a support ticket via our website.
Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving,
GAD Support
