I was installing Window Server 2012 Essentials today for a client, and had laid down the base operating system and then walked away from the computer for a while. When I came back, I found the screen was locked and I didn’t know the password. Some investigation found that the default Administrator password used during the setup of Windows Server 2012 Essentials is … [Read more...]
What inbound ports do I need to open on my firewall for Windows Server 2012 Essentials?
Windows Server 2012 Essentials is different from previous versions of SBS as it’s designed to work with 3 different types mail systems. As a result the ports you need to have open on your firewall is also different. If you have a uPnP router then the configuration wizards in Windows Server 2012 Essentials will do the work for you. If you like me elect to disable … [Read more...]
Concerned about Office 365 and security?
One of my biggest concerns about the cloud in general is that you can have so much of your data, email and your life stored in the cloud where you have no control over the security at all. My good mate Dana Epp – fellow Security MVP and owner of Scorpion Software, has been developing solutions that will help protect your Office365 stored data from password breaches. … [Read more...]
How to catch a Fake AV Scammer
This is just gold. I highly suggest that this video is mandatory watching for all my clients, friends, parents, relatives, anyone that uses a computer. These type of scammers have been calling people here in Australia now for quite a few years, but only recently have they spread to other regions of the globe. It all starts with a phone call you get on your home … [Read more...]
Has your account been hacked?
Tis a common question isn’t it. People never really know if their account has been hacked or not. Robert Crane, fellow MVP and SMB IT Professional member, shared this little gem last week with us. This particular site https://pwnedlist.com/ allows you to enter your email address and that’s it. Based on the information that this site has received they … [Read more...]