The Computer Doctor of Richmond

11/28/2022

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06/23/2022

Thinking about getting the f***y packs for our field techs... :)
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05/04/2020

Our Chief of Computer Medicine was interviewed by NBC 12's Marc Davis about security tips while meeting online.

On Thursday afternoon, a Petersburg virtual council meeting was interrupted by an unwelcome intruder, who disrupted the event with lewd behavior. Unfortunately, Zoom and programs like it can be susceptible to this kind of infiltration.

10/05/2018

This is a good example of cyber scams that have been going on for a while now but people continuously fall victim to.

08/24/2018

In the news! Our Chief of Computer Medicine was Interviewed by NBC 12 on password security and how easy it is to be a victim due to bad passwords. Watch the news clip and let us know if we can help you be a more secure and smarter web surfer.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/38933114/steps-to-protect-your-accounts-from-hackers

Do you worry about hackers getting into your email accounts, bank accounts, or social media sites? You should. Experts say more than a billion passwords from data breaches have been dumped on th...

01/30/2018

Tax Pro / CPA ransom-ware scam warning:

A quick video of a more in depth explanation of a recent CPA/Tax Pro IT scam. Share with all tax pros!

https://youtu.be/xdGQXKwW4jU

We have a number of CPA's as clients. One of them got an email from a scammer/hacker trying to engage his tax services. If you're a CPA or in a similar field...

01/29/2018

Short and simple and to the point on why Net Neutrality is so important. Do you like paying tolls? If you hate the idea of having to pay tolls online, then make your voice heard. Change.org/savethenet

01/25/2018

We have a number of CPA's as clients. One of them got an email from a scammer/hacker earlier today trying to engage his tax services. If you're a CPA or in a similar field, be very suspicious of these kinds of scams. An educated client is a low risk client!

11/07/2017

Finally caught that pesky old mouse running around in our office.

11/19/2015

Another great opportunity to share words of caution with NBC 12's viewers about a very VERY common scam right now.

Thank you Gray Hall NBC12

http://www.nbc12.com/story/30492579/on-your-side-alert-warning-about-threatening-computer-messages

There is another threat for computer users to worry about. Viewers report getting alarming messages, alerting them that their information would be deleted if they didn't call a number immediately.

11/11/2015

The news Story Aired last night about hackers and IV machines in hospitals.

http://www.nbc12.com/story/30482305/on-your-side-alert-concerns-about-hackers-targeting-hospital-devices

Gray Hall NBC12

It sounds like something right out of a movie, but now, hackers could be targeting hospitals.

10/27/2015

Just finished filming another story with Gray Hall about how hackers could take control of an I. V. pump. Will post when it airs.

07/22/2015

Just finished another news interview with Gray Hall. Its about another waive of Crypto Infections going around. Remember, BACK UP, BACK UP, BACK UP!.
We'll let you know when it is set to air.

11/28/2014

Turkey-Lurkey Computer Tune-Up Special

Do you have a super duper slow computer this holiday season? Do you have a few minutes to talk to one of our Computer Doctors? If you do, we are the doctors with the prescription you need to get your computer running healthy. Now through the end of this cyber Monday, we have our World Famous remote…

11/20/2014

This is a follow up to the article we recently posted about dealing with Computer Cop. Our Chief of Computer Medicine was recently interviewed by NBC 12's Gray Hall about all of this:

http://www.nbc12.com/story/27386851/on-your-side-alert-security-concerns-about-online-software-issued-by-law-enforcement

There is a 12 On Your Side Alert about computer software meant to help parents track what their children do online.

10/02/2014

Computer COP is a software that is often purchased by local governments and police agencies to give out to their local citizens. The EFF did a thorough investigation into this widely distributed software that is supposed to aid families protect their children online, and their findings are very concerning. Many localities throughout Virginia have given out this software, including Colin Stolle, the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney.

"As official as it looks, ComputerCOP is actually just spyware, generally bought in bulk from a New York company that appears to do nothing but market this software to local government agencies."

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/09/computercop-dangerous-internet-safety-software-hundreds-police-agencies

ComputerCOP in Maricopa County, Arizona For years, local law enforcement agencies around the country have told parents that installing ComputerCOP software is the “first step” in protecting their children online.

08/07/2014

Crypto infections continue to be a huge threat to the life of your data and could get your business into big trouble

http://www.nbc12.com/story/25340856/on-your-side-alert-cyber-experts-warn-about-new-ransomware-threat

It's a 12 On Your Side Alert on a cyber threat even the experts call scary. Cyber professionals say it's ransomware that can't be fixed – just avoided.

07/18/2014

Had a neat task today. We were tasked with replacing the cellular Internet modem on top of McDonalds near Broad and Glenside.
I'm not much of a selfy taker, but this seemed like a good time to take one.