TECH UPDATES
The Importance of Windows Updates
We understand the annoyance of that infamous pop-up, “Updates are available”. Who has time for that? Not us! But in the current climate of chronic cyber security attacks, leading to expensive ransom requests and company hardship, we encourage you to reframe that mindset.
Last week, we shared an article regarding Office and Windows HTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities that resulted in targeted attacks (Storm-0978) that attempted to exploit these vulnerabilities by using specially-crafted Microsoft Office documents. We emphasize accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity workplace and at home. We asked our CIO to chime in on this event. Let’s learn more…
DID YOU KNOW?
90% of data breaches are human errors
Keeping your Windows 10 / 11 operating system updated is as important as having good updated antivirus. This is because Windows Operating is made up of 50 million lines of code that was developed over the last 25+ years and it works with thousands of different computer components made by many manufacturers that all work together to construct a Personal Computer.
Vulnerabilities or flaws that the coders did not anticipate are discovered and Microsoft has coded a fix or patch to eliminate the vulnerability. This fix has to be tested and then quickly released as an update. Microsoft has to work quickly because hackers are working on ways to use the known vulnerability to gain access to your computer network. It is a constant cat-and-mouse game that is a billion-dollar business for both Microsoft and the hackers who want your cheese, so to speak.
If you don’t keep your system updated regularly, you allow the hackers more time to exploit the vulnerability on your computer. By partnering with Altek, we manage the update process on all your computers, guaranteeing up-to-date systems and significantly reducing the risk of intrusion.
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We understand the value of keeping your computer and network secure. By educating and empowering our customers to be proactive, we can ensure the security of personal data and the data of your organization. Altek can analyze your current infrastructure, network security, and office technology to create a plan that aligns with your company’s needs while staying within a monthly budget.