PJ Networks Is Moving!
On January 25th, we will open our doors in more spacious and comfortable surroundings…
Our new location is 520 Greenfield Terrace. We are right around the corner from Rio Rd and Berkmar Dr, about a half-block down from the intersection of Rio Rd and Rt 29. Behind the small shopping center containing Tobey’s Pawn Shop and Charlottesville Piano.
Your Home Network Hacked: Not If, But When
According to Comcast’s recent Xfinity Cyber Health Report, which provided home network security risk details as well as an overview of consumer perception with regard to cyber-attacks, we see that regardless of the level of connectivity within a home, the risk is there. These risks are present from a combination of misinformation and lack of awareness, topped off with a sense of false confidence from consumers. With 96% of the consumers surveyed being unable to answer six basic cybersecurity questions, and 85% saying that they were confident in their precautionary actions, we wouldn’t expect 64% to admit that they share passwords with friends and family. The numbers don’t add up to any type of solid cybersecurity plan.
Google Service Disruptions
It has recently come to our attention that certain Google services, especially Gmail, have experienced outages over the past 48 hours. According to Google, this could manifest as slow or unsuccessful delivery of emails, error messages, or other problems connecting to Gmail by web browser or desktop application. On Monday, other Google services like Google […]
Holiday Shopping Online This Year? Scammers Are Counting On It!
The holidays are coming up quickly, and with holiday shopping often come holiday scammers! The scammers see this frantic time of year as a huge opportunity to trick you into giving them your hard-earned money. We at PJ Networks have heard first-hand accounts of fake Amazon scams multiple times this year already. How do you […]
2020 Reader’s Choice Awards!
Well, folks, it’s that time of year, again. As always, we would appreciate it if you could take the time to vote for PJ Networks as the best Computer Repair Shop in Charlottesville. We have won every year since 2015, so if we can win the popular vote again this year that will make it […]
Serious Remote Desktop Vulnerability: BlueKeep
There has been yet another serious vulnerability discovered in Microsoft Windows that is such a serious threat that Microsoft has not only released patches for their currently supported operating systems, but they have also released an “emergency patch” for Windows XP, which has been retired for several years now. The potential impact and widespread damage […]
Windows 7 (and Server 2008) End Of Life
With Windows 7 and Server 2008 End-Of-Life coming around next January, we are urging all of our business clients and home computer customers to start planning early for server and workstation upgrades and replacements. In fact, we have already started the workstation replacement process for many of them. But, what exactly does “End Of Life” […]
Password Safety with Google’s Password Checkup
Proper password safety is an area where many of us fall short. We live in a fast-paced world, and often it is easier to sacrifice extra security in the name of convenience. It may be time to reevaluate your password habits, and Google has introduced a new utility to help that process. Google has recently […]
Stop Buggy Microsoft Updates
We just made it through patch Tuesday on the 8th of this week, and fortunately the results were mild. There were no major vulnerability issues or bugs found in the 49 patches targeting Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Office 2010 among others. This is a good note for Microsoft, as many of their recent […]
Security Vulnerabilities in Smart Home Devices
With the holidays upon us, it is the time of year to find fun and quirky gifts for those relatives that seem to have everything. One growing trend this holiday season is getting “smart home” devices to link with an automated home system: locks, alarms, light bulbs, thermostats, even coffeemakers– all that connect to your […]