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We received a couple of email from customerHello! I'm a programmer who cracked your email account and device about half year ago. You entered a password on one of the insecure site you visited, and I catched it. Of course you can will change your password, or already made it. But it doesn't matter, my rat software update it every time. Please don't try to contact me or find me, it is impossible, since I sent you an email from your email account. Through your e-mail, I uploaded malicious code to your Operation System. I saved all of your contacts with friends, colleagues, relatives and a complete history of visits to the Internet resources. Also I installed a rat software on your device and long tome spying for you. You are not my only victim, I usually lock devices and ask for a ransom. But I was struck by the sites of intimate content that you very often visit. I am in shock of your reach fantasies! Wow! I've never seen anything like this! I did not even know that SUCH content could be so exciting! So, when you had fun on intime sites (you know what I mean!) I made screenshot with using my program from your camera of yours device. After that, I jointed them to the content of the currently viewed site. Will be funny when I send these photos to your contacts! And if your relatives see it? BUT I'm sure you don't want it. I definitely would not want to ... I will not do this if you pay me a little amount. I think $865 is a nice price for it! I accept only Bitcoins. My BTC wallet: If you have difficulty with this - Ask Google "how to make a payment on a bitcoin wallet". It's easy. After receiving the above amount, all your data will be immediately removed automatically. My virus will also will be destroy itself from your operating system. My Trojan have auto alert, after this email is looked, I will be know it! You have 2 days (48 hours) for make a payment. If this does not happen - all your contacts will get crazy shots with your dirty life! And so that you do not obstruct me, your device will be locked (also after 48 hours) Do not take this frivolously! This is the last warning! Various security services or antiviruses won't help you for sure (I have already collected all your data). Here are the recommendations of a professional: Antiviruses do not help against modern malicious code. Just do not enter your passwords on unsafe sites! I hope you will be prudent. Bye. DO NOT panic if you receive above email, let us help you.
Several of our clients face this issue with their PC recently. So I thought I can share a tip with you, as you may possibly face this similar problem. Well, the problem is: S.L.O.W.N.E.S.S Whether you like it or not, Microsoft pushes out many updates especially for Windows 10. I have 1 actionable tip for you, and I suggest you do this just before you go for your lunch breaks. The whole process may take up to an hour depending on your hard disk size. It works even if you are using another version of Windows like Windows 7... Tip # 1: Defrag (Time require: 2 min)
 Everyone has to start somewhere when he or she are working with new technology and new types of products. While many of the IT and website management professionals we work with at Comodo very well versed in SSL certificates, they all started out as newbies to the technology.
Understanding the SSL certificate differences from more than just a technical point of view can be a real advantage. Knowing how to explain to the website owners or ecommerce site management and sales team why a specific SSL certificate is being recommended is a marketing tool that you can use in your business as well. Sometimes, and we see this often, an IT management professional uses the same type of SSL/TSL certificate over and over again. There is little attempt to pair the product with the website and the security needs of the consumer using the site. This because they may not understand what is the SSL option best suited for the site. The incorrect use of a specific type of certificate can lead to issues with sales. While this may not be your concern as an IT professional, it will be a very big factor for the ecommerce sales team or manager. As consumers become more aware of what to look for and the importance of the SSL certificate, having a lower level of security on a site will result in knowledgeable customers moving to another more secure website of a competitor. To help to outline the SSL certificate differences and the best use considerations, let's start with basic options and move to the higher EV SSL option. DV or Domain Validation With the domain validation type of certificate visitors to the site will see the gold padlock as well as our Comodo Secure TrustLogo. This is a good visual indicator that a top Certificate Authority (CA) is verifying the domain is owned by the person or entity listed on WHOIS. In other words, the CA is stating that the domain is owned by the person or entity on record. These are fast and simple to obtain and are available in minutes. Comodo offers the complete application online; you will just need to generate the applicable CSR (Certificate Signing Request) on the server. The encrypted text generated will be copied and pasted into the application to provide the necessary information. This is a very low-cost option and is ideal for a company that is not a high volume ecommerce site or tends to work with a very small target audience. The certificate will not provide information about your company, which may be a concern to customers new to the website or those that are security conscious. Keep in mind these certificates offering 2048 bit signatures and 128/256 bit encryption and also offer the site seal from Comodo and the free value added features our customers expect. There is also the 30-day money back guarantee offered for the product. Organization Validated (OV) We offer several different options in SSL certificates that are organization validated. The SSL certificate differences between domain and organization validated include a higher level of assurance for your customers. These can be designed for single sites as well as EV SSL. The EV SSL can be used across main domains and subdomains on the same certificate. With these certificates we provide a check of government databases that are found online to verify all data provided, either as an individual or as an organization, is valid and correct. This will include identification requires for both individuals as site owners and for organizations. Slightly more expensive, the organization validated SSL certificate provides more information to customers mousing-over the padlock or the Trustlogo site seal. For an individual, this is the highest level of security that can be provided on a website. It is also the highest possible level for many types of businesses. EV SSL While not typically available in minutes, the EV SSL at Comodo is often available in a very short period of time. This is the level of security that most major corporations, businesses and government entities will use. This is also the only SSL certificate that provides the iconic green address bar for the site, clearly demonstrating the level of security. Not all businesses can use the EV SSL and validation and verification is more exacting and detailed. It will include all the verification and validation steps for the OV, as well as additional steps to ensure the business actually exists as a physical entity. There are several different methods that can be used for this type of validation. Documentation about the business will also be required. #Source: https://ssl.comodo.com/articles/a-beginners-guide-to-ssl-certificate-differences.php [Singapore] – [1st July 2017] – UCloud Asia Pte Ltd today announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire AVG Security (Asia-Pacific) (www.avgsecurity.biz), a Singapore Company providing IT Security solution and services. AVG Security (Asia-Pacific) is a leading supplier of Internet Security, Computer Security, VOIP, Surveillance, Data Security, Data Recovery, System Recovery, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware products and professional value-added services for the global market. We have successfully expanded our market penetration throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement combines the strengths of UCloud Asia Pte Ltd and AVG Security (Asia-Pacific), by leveraging UCloud Asia Pte Ltd's global network and resources and AVG Security (Asia-Pacific)'s 7 years of IT Security industry expertise to deliver an unparalleled Internet experience to local consumers.
"AVG Security (Asia-Pacific)'s seasoned management team has done a fantastic job of building a robust and successful operation that provides IT Security solutions and services to SMEs in Singapore,” said Steven Chin, UCloud Asia Pte Ltd’s Director. “UCloud Asia Pte Ltd and AVG Security (Asia-Pacific) share a strong consumer focus, and the combination of the companies’ global and local strengths will help deliver a richer and more comprehensive experience to customers. We look forward to bringing together the two companies to offer the best of the IT security and Endpoint solutions.” “By teaming up with one of the leading global Internet companies, AVG Security (Asia-Pacific) can leverage UCloud Asia Pte Ltd’s global network and vast resources to enhance its presence and impact a larger audience locally as well as worldwide,” said Steve Tan, CEO of AVG Security (Asia-Pacific). “We are pleased to combine our strengths to meet the demands of the marketplace – delivering Managed Services to SMEs in need to outsource their IT operation to focus on their core business activities.” UCloud Asia Pte Ltd will bring forward more than 40 years in IT Managed Service, helping SMEs to digitalise their business processes. SMEs in Singapore will benefit from the vast experience of UCloud Asia Pte Ltd to help them fully transform digitally. Under the terms of the agreement, UCloud Asia Pte Ltd will help AVG Security (Asia-Pacific) expand into Managed Cloud Services. AVG Security (Asia-Pacific) established in the year 2008 serving SMEs in the region. About UCloud Asia Pte Ltd Ucloud Asia Pte Ltd is an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) that provides Cloud Managed Service across Asia. UCloud Asia Pte Ltd headquartered in Singapore. Website: www.ucloud.sg Recently, a new strain of ransomware attack broke out. Many organizations in Europe and the US have been crippled by the new ransomware called Petya/GoldenEye. It spreads rapidly across the world and is expanding the infection. Here’s what you need to know about Petya/GoldenEye and how to prevent the attack: What Is Petya/GoldenEye?Similar to WannaCry, Petya uses the Eternal Blue exploit to infect Windows devices, especially older Windows systems. Not like WannaCry which encrypts the files one by one, Petya is much more dangerous that can damage the whole hard drive, even stop you entering your system. How Does Petya Attack Work?While Petya is trying to infect a computer, Blue Screen of Death can be a signal, then the system will reboot by force to finish the encryption. This can be ignored easily as the process looks like Windows scanning and repairing the system itself. Once the reboot finished, the computer is encrypted and a note will pop up to alert the user to pay the ransom.  How to Prevent Petya/GoldenEye Attacks?Ransomware attack can be a real disaster as it threatens your important files and money. So you need to keep alert to any suspicious action on your computer. Once you get this popup below, you should shut down your PC immediately in case of infecting Petya.  Here you are the tips to prevent Petya/GoldenEye:1. Fix System Vulnerability System vulnerability is always the target of ransomware. It’s crucial to keep your system up-to-date. Or you can go to Microsoft Official Site to download the latest patches for your older version Windows. 2. Disable WMI service WMI runs automatically at system startup under the LocalSystem account. The service can be used by Petya to spread the ransomware. Follow the steps to stop WMI service Note: If WMI service is not running, you cannot manage, monitor, or retrieve information about the resources on the computer, especially remotely. 3. Create a Stronger Password for Your System A strong password can help you improve the security of your system by preventing malicious programs from accessing your system easily. For example, you can mix the password with capitalized letters, symbols and numbers. 4. Close the service of SMBv1 SMBv1 is a very old deprecated network protocol and might be attacked by Petya ransomware. You can probably disable it to prevent the attack. But there's a potential impact that file and print sharing won't work anymore on a local area network. Follow the steps to stop SMBv1 Don't want to disable SMBv1? Here are the tips for you:
5. Install PC Protection Program on Your Computer The most effortless but effective way to block ransomware is making good use of a system security tool which offers anti-ransomware engine and real-time protection. IObit Malware Fighter 5 is one good choice for you to detect ransomware threats in real-time and protect the computer against Petya attack. 
6. Backup Your Important Files
To avoid losing your important files, especially encrypted by Ransomware, it’s better for you to develop the good habit to make a back-up regularly and properly. [Singapore] – [1st Mar 2017] – UCloud Asia Pte Ltd today announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Venture Domain Hosting (www.vdomainhost.com.sg), a Singapore Web Hosting Company. Venture Domain Hosting provides VPS Hosting, Cloud Hosting, Enterprise Exchange Hosting, Domain Name Registration. The agreement combines the strengths of UCloud Asia Pte Ltd and Venture Domain Hosting, by leveraging UCloud Asia Pte Ltd's global network and resources and Venture Domain Hosting's 15 years of local web hosting industry expertise to deliver an unparalleled Internet experience to local consumers. "Venture Domain Hosting's seasoned management team has done a fantastic job of building a robust and successful operation that provides reliable hosting solutions to SMEs in Singapore,” said Steven Chin, UCloud Asia Pte Ltd’s Director. “UCloud Asia Pte Ltd and Venture Domain Hosting share a strong consumer focus, and the combination of the companies’ global and local strengths will help deliver a richer and more comprehensive experience to customers. We look forward to bringing together the two companies to offer the best of the Cloud computing technology and services.” “By teaming up with one of the leading global Internet companies, Venture Domain Hosting can leverage UCloud Asia Pte Ltd’s global network and vast resources to enhance its presence and impact a larger audience locally as well as worldwide,” said Ivan Nicholai, CEO of Venture Domain Hosting. “We are pleased to combine our strengths to meet the demands of the marketplace – delivering Managed Services to SMEs in need to outsource their IT operation to focus on their core business activities.” UCloud Asia Pte Ltd will bring forward more than 40 years in IT Managed Service, helping SMEs to digitalise their business processes. SMEs in Singapore will benefit from the vast experience of UCloud Asia Pte Ltd to help them fully transform digitally. Under the terms of the agreement, UCloud Asia Pte Ltd will help Venture Domain Hosting expand into IT Managed Services. Also, the management of Venture Domain Hosting remains the same. Venture Domain Hosting established in the year 2002 serving SMEs in the region. Venture Domain Hosting is among the first in Singapore to bring in sophisticated A.I technology to help SMEs manage their hosting services. About UCloud Asia Pte Ltd Ucloud Asia Pte Ltd is an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) that provides Cloud Managed Service across Asia. UCloud Asia Pte Ltd headquartered in Singapore. Website: www.ucloud.sg |
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