Why Update?

  Occasionally we get asked “Why Update? Our systems are working fine”- well, Ars Technica has an article showing how if you’re running a Windows server that hasn’t been patched recently, it’s possible a hacker can gain control of your server and learn the passwords of all your users- enabling even further mischief. Photo credit: […]

Office Depot Fined for Fake Malware Scans

  Ars Technica is reporting that Office Depot / Office Max has been fined $35 Million for faking malware and virus scans to convince customers to buy “repair” services. The scans would indicate there were problems even when there were none, allowing their in-house repair service to charge up to $300 to repair problems that […]

Season’s Greetings

  We here at Automatica hope that everyone has a happy winter season! Keep warm, enjoy the company of friends and family, and reminisce about the year gone by! Photo credit: IQRemix

November Brings New Data Protection Laws

  As of November 1st, Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (or PIPEDA) has gone into effect, requiring Canadian businesses to take steps to protect their customer’s personal information. From the CBC: Among the new rules are a requirement that companies must keep accurate data about cybersecurity safeguards for two years following, in case breaches are revealed […]