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  We are a local, specialist IT support and maintenance company. Established in 1994 to provide a highly skilled professional and personal service for small and medium-sized enterprises, Premier Computer Services has became known amongst local businesses as the provider of customised solutions and for its friendly and effective technical support. ...... read more

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We are a local, specialist IT support and maintenance company. Established in 1994 to provide a highly skilled professional and personal service for small and medium-sized enterprises, Premier Computer Services has became known amongst local businesses as the provider of customised solutions and for its friendly and effective technical support. ...

Cyber Terrorism Cybercrime Computer Security – what should I do

Attacks on computer networks are among the biggest threats to the UK, Theresa May said ahead of the publication of a new National Security Strategy.Cyber terrorism was a "new and growing" danger, the home secretary said.What does this mean to those of who use computers at home and work?What should business owners do to safeguard their businesses?Cybercrime is one of the fastest-growing criminal activities. It covers a huge range of illegal activity including financial scams, computer hacking, downloading pornographic images, virus attacks, stalking by e-mail and creating websites that promote racial hatred.Caution is your best defence.What to do in your business -Have a policy for computer use and make sure everybody understands its importance.Maintain your computers, do not forget servers, networks and firewall.Implement extra safeguards which ensure that your policies are mandatory and monitored.Never keep personal or confidential information on portable devices (eg USB memory sticks or laptops) unless protected against unauthorised access.Always treat business information as you would wish your details to be handled by your bank, government departments, etc.Never access your businesses from the internet except on a secure connection (look for the browser's locked padlock symbol)Secure your wireless network.What to do on your computer -Keep your passwords private and don't tell anyone, not even your boss.Make passwords longer than eight characters, include a variety of letters, numbers, and symbols, and change it regularly.Keep your computer up to date; most programs include options which make this very easy.Only add applications you fully trust to a computer, Facebook or your phone; some of them access your private information. Delete any applications you do not use.What to do on the internet -Use the security and privacy controls offered by the sites you use and regularly monitor any activity.Never tell a stranger any personal things about yourself or your family like your address, phone number, date of birth.Don't add anyone you don't know to your friend list, even if they say they know you. If you don't know them, don't add them.If you are writing a blog, be careful what you write in it. Don't give away too many details about yourself. Finally, if in doubt - ask...

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Banks will never ask you to verify your account details. They already have your details.MySpace, Bebo, Facebook and all other social network sites are open by default. Unless you want everyone looking at your site, never use it until you make it private. Go into settings and follow the instructions. See www.safesocialnetworking.com. The same goes for Instant Messenger - if you don't know the person, don't add them as a contact.Microsoft has not and never will hold a lottery.You know if you have relatives in Nigeria or West Africa. Never 'help' someone you don't know move money from a foreign country. It makes you a criminal.Never click a hyperlink in an email from someone you don't know. Be wise. Unless you know who is sending you the online birthday or greetings card, never click on it; it's loaded with malware or will redirect you somewhere you don't want to go. Criminals frequently abuse the 'Hallmark' name because it is so recognisable. If your name is not in the body of the email, do not click on it.Wireless Internet. Make sure your wireless internet is secure (WEP is okay, WPA is better) and if you don't know what these terms mean, read the instructions that came with your wireless device. If that fails, do not use your wireless internet until you find a trusted advisor to fix it.There is no such thing as a "free lunch". Never reply to email requests for charitable contributions. Call the charity yourself if you want. If there is a free lunch it's because you are going to pay for it. Never reply to pop up ads telling you to run free anti-spyware or anti-malware to get rid of spyware or viruses. You can be certain they will 'find' bad stuff on your computer requiring you to buy what they want to sell OR they will load stealth software onto your computer to steal what's important to you.Never think you are smarter than the criminal. You may be, but if you reply, you lose. You will always lose.Falling in love at first sight does happen, but falling in love online, whether in Second Life (www.secondlife.com) or another online virtual world, can be dangerous. Ask yourself, seriously, why this gorgeous person is so interested in you.Happy Surfing and be Safe!Sensible advice from sensible people at Premier Computer Services - If you wish to discuss your security issues please contact:- Bob Smith, 01494 857572, bob@oswin.com

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PC Problems? Fixed on site or by remote access, Fast Broadband & Wireless Networks, Virus Fixes, Health Checks, Security & Recovery Specialist, Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Small Business Specialist, Computer system audits to maximise efficiency, Disaster Recovery Planning, 24/7 on site or by remote access, Blackberry, iPhones and mobile email, Corporate Class E-mail and Web Hosting, Server and Network Installations and Support,

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Microsoft Gold Partner, Microsoft Small Business Specialist, Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Cisco Select Certified

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