Hackers and virus code writers have 2 major goals in mind, One is to to make money pushing ads to you via malware planted on your PC, which also makes it run slower. The second and more sinister is the skimming of your personal data and bank account numbers from your PC. 

One small almost undetectable background task on your machine can transmit data back to a remote internet location, and suddenly someone is using your credit card and/or your bank account is drained.  By simply running adware or spyware programs, many of these can be detected, but the more clever ones assume the identity and function of standard system files, and can slip by detection. The reality is that as the world slips deeper into a recession, international data thieves are getting more aggressive and more clever. 

That's where we come in to help. 

Regularly scheduled Weekly, Biweekly, or Monthly  system checkups can prevent and remediate these threats, and in most cases, make your computers run faster.  We have various methodologies we can use singly or in combination to guard your PC, and  your Network against threats, and in many cases can stop them before they even get in. Call us today at (267) 496-0350

Many people are under the notion that a battery backup for their PC is expensive and something that only business people use.  Well, not true.. Some business people still do not use them nor see the value of them. That belief is a big mistake. They not only help during power failures to give enough time to safely shutdown your PC, but also prevent the computer from going haywire during power fluctuations. They also offer much better surge protection than even the best power strip you can find. They also strip off electrical noise from motors and other power equipment. This means to you, less chances of data loss due to crashes and freeze-up.

Let me break some myths here about battery backup systems sometimes refereed to as a UPS (Uninterupptible Power Supply). 

They are expensive?  Nope... A UPS system for a single PC can be obtained for as little as $100.  But there's differences in features between low and high end systems.  We need to know what you need it for then we can make a recommend for you.

They take up alot of room?  Again...No.. there are many that are smaller than a lunch pail. so depending on what you need it for, we can find one for you that fits best.

They are dangerous? Not unless it's a very old unit. Most modern UPS systems have many safety features including hermetically sealed batteries, temperature sensing, battery status monitoring. They warn you at the slightest issue. 

They raise your electric bill?  Absolutely not! in fact, they can save you some electricity. One major manufacturer of UPS systems has found that there are some energy savings involved with properly maintained UPS systems.

When the batteries are old, I have to throw it away and get a whole new UPS?  Not at all. We can find the right battery for your UPS and we know how to reset the UPS parameters to recognize a battery change. 

Call today and take your power situation to the next level. (267) 496-0350

Referrals are how we gain customers, so we do whatever it takes to deliver the best service in the area. 

I stake my reputation on it. 

  Jeffrey Gross

Visit our web site:
http://www.jgnetworking.net

Our Services: 
Computer Support for office and home. 

System Security: Solutions, Analysis and Best Practices. 

Antivirus and Antispyware

Data Backup Systems: Solutions, Analysis and Best Practices. 

Deleted file recovery on all types of disks. 

Computer training seminars 

The old standard model of one or more servers at your location, connected to a central hub, then branching out to all the workstation PCs is a well know and well installed model we see right now, but as more companies are squeezed for a buck, they are looking to consolidate those systems a bit.  The first move was when we first started seeing hosted Microsoft Exchange. This is where your company moves it's exchange data to an off site service provider, and users simply point their Outlook to a specific web location, thus decentralizing that portion of their critical software.  The issues that crop up here are obviously connectivity quality & availability, and also more importantly, security. Now that your data is essentially on a web interface (although encrypted), Theoretically, anyone can find it on the internet and possibly crack the encryption.  I would venture to say, most companies would never have to worry much about this, and the chances of you becoming a target are quite slim, depending on the kind of business you are and the type of data you have. 

 For example, companies that sell electrical supplies would be less of a target than a company that does hundreds or thousands of credit card transactions a day. There are however programs that can sit on your individual workstations and even some smart phones, that skim your keyboard typing and data streams for certain groups of numbers and other info.  No matter how secure and encrypted your hosted applications are, It all comes down to how secure your endpoint devices are.  That's where the trouble typically lies waiting. 

 There are also privacy concerns.. Many people with smart phones are moving to wireless sync methods involving Google mail and Google calendars. Again, these are web based thus opening an additional security metric to think about.   Another tempting hosted app is Intuit Quickbooks online. This allows small business owners access to their books and invoicing from any location including an iPhone or Blackberry.  But remember that if YOU can get to it on the web, so can someone else if they are trying. 

A new clickjacking worm is spreading through Facebook via the ‘Like’ feature. The attack, which is said to have hit hundreds of thousands of users, uses a combination of social engineering and clickjacking exploit makes it appear as if a user has “liked” a link.

The messages that are being used in the link text include, “LOL This girl gets OWNED after a POLICE OFFICER reads her STATUS MESSAGE,” “This man takes a picture of himself EVERYDAY for 8 YEARS!!,” “The Prom Dress That Got This Girl Suspended From School” and “This Girl Has An Interesting Way Of Eating A Banana (banana), Check It Out!”

When a user clicks on the text that appears to be “liked” he is taken to a blank page that just has the text, “Click here to continue.” Clicking anywhere on that page will then publish the same message to that users Facebook (Facebook) page.

This vector is extremely similar to the Fbhole worm that spread across Facebook ten days ago. Because users unwittingly end up recommending the offending page to their social graph, this is the type of worm that can spread extremely quickly.

Security firm Sophos has identified the linked pages as being infected with the Troj/iframe-ET worm. It doesn’t appear as if the worm does anything other than add likes to your feed, but if you’ve been infected, you’ll still want to take action.

Sophos recommends deleting any entries in your news feed related to the links and check your profile and info pages to make sure that no links or pages related to those sites have been added to your profile.

You may also want to do a simple Malware Scan, as it's good practice to do so anytime you've had any type of security compromise.

If you're paying more than $600 per month for multiple phone lines and internet connectivity, I can definitely save you money and get you a rockin' fast T1 internet connection included!

I've partnered with Broadview communications to bring you a limited time all encompassing deal. 

Here's what it includes:

• Instant savings per month using a dynamically allocated ROCK SOLID T1 Connection 
• Direct from Broadview to your business location. 
• Static IP Address for stable operation for your company's mail and web apps. 
• Increased data transfer rates that are far and above what Verizon can deliver. 
• High Quality Phone connections without buzzing or static 
• Easy to understand bills also available in electronic format. 
• 24-7 monitoring of connection integrity: In the event of equipment failure, connection interruption, or unusual activity. 
• Pro-active maintenance:  Let's face it, things happen.  Lines can get cut due to acts of nature, falling trees, fires, careless utility workers, etc...  in the rare event of an outage,  Broadview will contact you before you even realize what has happened, and will at the same time,  be rectifying the event. (You can't do that with Verizon if your line is out!) 
• No obligation evaluation of your Phone and internet costs 

JG NETWORKING is a member of LeTip international, a worldwide business networking group.  If you are interested in giving and getting great business referrals, consider joining LeTip (and in today's economy, who couldn't use that!). 

Our group meets every Tuesday morning at 7am in the Willow Grove area.  We put dollars in your pocket!
call me and find out about attending a free breakfast and expanding your client base. 

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"Through a comprehensive review of your current 
financial position and with the use of innovative 
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Are you simply changing a tape without checking if it's even working at all?   How do you know if it's getting all your critical data?

Once your data is gone, if you don't have a reliable backup, the data could be lost forever, and re-creating it all is a monumental task. 

If you're still using tapes, call us immediately, as tapes are most vulnerable to data loss and failure.  We have partnered with DCS backup, a local Philadelphia company.  DCS will safely and securely back up your data, offsite, within moments, to a secure off-site facility. Restoring data is also quick and easy.  If you value your data and your time and productivity, Call us to setup an appointment at (267) 496-0350.

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