Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Modern Spyware

With a very few rare exceptions most computers and even networks have spyware lurking on them somewhere. Further creating a problem is the fact that most people, even professionals, maybe unaware that the spyware is there. This is because a lot of modern spyware now gets downloaded simply by visiting a website. Whereas it used to be that spyware could only be contracted by downloading a program loaded with it or opening a suspicious e-mail attachment, these days the unscrupulous individuals who devise these applications have found a way to work under the radar so to speak.

In many cases modern spyware is programmed into specific websites which when visited by an individual are downloaded silently in the background while the user browses through the website. Unbeknownst to the individual visiting an infected website not only does their computer become infected with spyware but if they are part of a large network the network can become infected as well.

Even more frustrating and frightening is that this type of spyware no longer functions as solely an executable file or file designed to coax an individual into opening it. Instead modern infections now mimic DLL files and infected them so that they begin functioning just as soon as a PC has been booted up. This can make removing them extremely difficult for even the most adept computer professional. Whereas in years past professionals and lay persons could boot their computers into safe mode to rid themselves of spyware infections modern spyware programs sometimes prevent that from happening as well.

While some individuals and business owners may not care how or why spyware functions the way it does they should take note of the dangers that these modern types of spyware pose. While individuals don't have as much at stake as business owners any private data or sensitive material can easily be viewed and/or copied by outsiders once certain types of spyware have been introduced to a computer or network. This type of scenario is a complete nightmare for businesses and can lead to loss of productivity, lawsuits, data loss, among other things.

In order for businesses and individuals to avoid the many problems that modern spyware carries with it its a good idea to work with some sort of professional networking or IT consulting firm. While there are certainly many tech savvy individuals and business persons out there, computer professionals have the experience and the tools necessary to rid individual computers and networks of not only the spyware but the secondary and tertiary problems/infections as well.

Even the most secure networks and computers running state-of-the-art firewalls and anti-spyware software are going to get infected at some point and on a fairly regular basis. To stay one step ahead of the game business owners, individuals and computer professionals need to work hard in order to understand how modern spyware works and what the consequences of becoming infected with it mean.

TH2 specializes in Orange County computer services, Orange County IT Consulting and Orange County virus removal.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Keeping Your Network Technology Up To Date

The technology surrounding computers and networking is in a constant state of evolution. While the next revolution in business computing and networking is knocking on our doorstep those responsible for it already have a successor in the works. This can make it difficult for businesses of all sizes to keep up.

While immediate upgrades aren't always necessary businesses do need to do their best to stay current in order to keep productivity and security high. Business owners and managers often find themselves lost in the sea of ever changing technology when the time for upgrades come though they needn't worry. By utilizing a computer consulting firm individuals responsible for a business can have their networks assessed to find out exactly what, if anything, is needed. After an assessment is made computer consulting firms will recommend and then assist with any upgrades a business owner or manager okay's.

Keeping a business network as modern as possible means better productivity, greater security measures, and of course peace of mind. Should you have any questions regarding our computer consulting services be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Outsourced IT Services: Saving Businesses Money

If you're a business owner then you know just how expensive it can be to keep a competent IT team on the books. Not only is it expensive but managing such a time and the overtime they can accumulate can be a real chore. These problems are tough to deal with for large sized businesses but for mid sized and small businesses it can be a nightmare.

Any business that utilizes a network and more than a couple of computers can no longer get away with not having IT professionals on staff. This fact however poses a real financial problem to many businesses. What many business owners and managers are unaware of however is that there is an alternative to keeping an IT team together and that is outsourced IT support. While the term outsourced carries some negative connotations, hiring an outside firm to handle networking and computer issues is almost always more affordable and reliable than an in house IT team. Here at TH2 Technologies we offer IT support services that give business owners and managers peace of mind. We're always on call and all problems/issues are addressed quickly. When you hire an outsourced IT firm you won't have to worry about spending extra money on overtime, slow to come solutions, and less than stellar support.

Should you have any questions about our outsourced IT support services, please don't hesitate to contact us!