Craig Peterson's Tech Talk

Good morning everybody! I was on with Ken and Matt and we had a good discussion about how Remote Diagnostics, Remote Work and Coronaviruses, and AI and how this is changing our world.   These and more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Matt We're back again, and it is 7:38 on the WGAN Morning News with Ken and Matt. We are now talking to Craig Peterson is our tech guru. And he joins us now. Ken Mr. Craig, your timing couldn't be better because I got a new MacBook because my keys kept falling off the butterfly keyboard, which sucked him. I don't know why Apple did it. So I installed on I migrate everything over. And now, when I put on Chrome, and I tried to Google, I get this thing called Rona that comes on air express or something. And I clicked on it to see what it was and at someplace in Tel Aviv, that that says Nitsa. And so what's fascinating to me, by the way, Craig, I'm sure you can't do tech support from the phone right now. But uh, he got

Welcome!  Hey everyone.  I hope you are all doing well during this period of social distancing we are experiencing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you are new to doing remote work or working from home then you are going to want to attend the series of webinars on tools, techniques, and tactics you can use to make this easier for you.  These are all offered at no charge. Later next week, I will be offering a live training course on securing your computers, networks, and browsers. This will be deeply discounted. No pressure, but if you are interested, I would appreciate your business. I was on with Jim Polito who was sitting in his kitchen under self-quarantine because he recently traveled overseas. We discussed some Top Tips for Remote Working and Working From Home. So, here we go with Jim Polito. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com ---  Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig There is a special plug-in that goes into your browsers, which helps to improve the whole browser ex

Welcome!   Today's show will cover all the different aspects of remote work.  During the Coronavirus Pandemic, social distancing, and self and mandated quarantines there is a lot of technology to talk about.  If you are not on my email list, sign up at Craig Peterson dot com slash subscribe. It is a busy show -- so stay tuned. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Related Articles: Being Successful While Remote Working FCC Asked ISPs to “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” during Pandemic Malware Infecting PC’s of Those Just Wanting More Coronavirus Infection Information Proceeds from Cybercriminal Activity Results in Charges Against an Atlanta Criminal Gang  For 60 days everyone gets unlimited data upgrade from Comcast and T-Mobile   Security Must Be In Place Prior to Remote Work  Your Employer Says Go Home and Work --- Now what?   --- Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Hey, hello, and welcome everybody to the show. Of course, we put this out on as a podcast as well and all of

Welcome!  and Happy St. Patricks Day!  Hey everyone please go out and support your local businesses today by ordering St. Patrick Day meals.  Many were completely stocked for large crowds for this holiday and have terrific specials on these meals for take-out or delivery.   Good morning, everybody. I was on with Jim Polito who was sitting in his kitchen under self-quarantine because he recently traveled overseas. We discussed some of the ways people can make this new remote work, work for them and keep their employer safe. So, here we go with Jim Polito. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com ---  Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig And you take a 10-minute break, and then you sit down again, set yourself another 20-minute goal, and get it done. It is amazingly effective. And I want people to think of social media a little bit differently when you're working from home. That 10-minute break. You could go on social media because that might be the only way you have contact with

Welcome!   Today's show is a repeat of the Show aired on February 15, 2020. There is a ton of stuff going on in the world of Technology, and this show will hit several topics today. If you are on my email list, it has current articles that you need to read.  If you are not on my email list, sign up at Craig Peterson dot com slash subscribe. There are some scams that are getting more and more prevalent with Airbnb and VRBO that we will talk about. Also, phishing scams using the Coronavirus as a way to trick you into clicking.  The ACLU is filing suit against DHS. China is stealing our Intellectual Property.  Shadow IT becoming more and more of a problem and even more on Tech Talk With Craig Peterson today on WGAN.  It is a busy show -- so stay tuned. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Related Articles: Is it possible to secure our Elections using Technology The security mistakes made by the Iowa Democratic Party in creating their App Coronavirus bringing out opportunistic Hacke

Good morning everybody! I was on with Ken and Matt and we had a good discussion about how Coronaviruses were affecting businesses and Cisco's WebEx offer for collaborating securely.  We also talked about how Apple is tightening up the types of Apps that will be in their AppStore. Here we go with Ken and Matt. These and more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig But particularly those that are in regulated or sensitive industries. Of course, we have those right down in the south of Maine, think of those in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where a lot of people work. Apple, because they are trying to be sensitive to all of these security needs are even tightening them up more for businesses that deal with this. The new standard for military contracts is the CMMC, and it is coming out in June. Craig Good morning, everybody. Craig Peterson, here. They have this "Eggs and Issues" thing over in Portland, which is kind of cool. In New Hampshire, we call

Welcome! Good morning, everybody. I was on with Steve Fornier who was sitting in for the vacationing Jim Polito this morning. We discussed a some of the new technology being used in the film industry that is coming from the gaming sector and the new LED soundstages and the difference that is making for actors and filmmakers. Then we discussed the Coronavirus and remote work and online education. So, here we go with Steve Fornier. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com ---  Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig Allowing them onto the Business Network, which now gives bad guys access to all of the personal information, intellectual property, and everything else that's sitting there on that corporate network. There are so many issues with this. Craig Good morning. Craig Peterson here. Mr. Jim Polito is out touring Ireland right now. He called in to the show this morning, saying that all of the St. Patrick's Day parades in Ireland have been canceled. We know that they canceled our

Welcome, Good Monday morning, everybody. Craig Peterson here. I was on with Jack Heath this morning. We discussed the Coronavirus, Covid-19, the different tools that can be used for remote work and the security issues that businesses are facing during these quarantines. Here we go with Jack. These and more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com ---  Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Jack Unlike stay quarantined for a couple of weeks, what do they say? Justin 12 days, 14 days come self-quarantine, Justin something like that. Yeah. And I think the worry is Jack that's going to be impactful on the economy. Justin Yeah, I think that Yeah. I don't think anybody's panicking, per se and nobody's telling anybody Jack I know some who are. Justin Now I don't think that's the case. At least not in this country in other countries. You see it because it's more widespread in other countries. But the issue is, if the same number of people got the Covid-19 has got the flu, then you would see, you know,

Welcome!   We are going to hit a number of topics today from the world of Technology.  I am quite disappointed with Mozilla, they are letting marketers and politicians define their technology. Listen in to find out why I feel that way. Compliance is an issue for many companies and I have some solutions that will help you and it includes a diet but probably not the kind you are thinking.  Do you ever get nostalgic for "the good old days?" Well, I have something that might help, listen in to find out more. I will tell you happened to one of the Sharks from Shark Tank? How you can prevent it from happening to you and more. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Related Articles: Getting Your Fix of Nostalgia Don’t Store Data You Don’t Need Cryptocurrencies and Insurance Increases Ransomware Profitability Are you Secure -- Depends on Many Things You Don’t Have Much Time To Stop An Attack Hackers Target Large Databases Anyone Can Be A Victim - Business Email Compromise Does Not Play Fa

Good morning everybody! I was on with Ken and Marty (who was sitting in for Matt.) We had a good discussion Setting up a new computer and How you can protect yourself from Ransomware. Here we go with Ken and Marty. These and more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig John McAfee, here's the guy that started the Anti-Virus movement by many arguments, saying, our software is useless. Don't buy it. Craig Hey, I was on with it was Marty this morning in place of Matt and Ken Altshuler, and of course, yesterday was the big election day in Maine on Super Tuesday. We didn't talk about that, really because we spoke about Marty's new computer and what you should do with a new computer, so I gave him the advice that I give all of my employees. It is what we do when you get a brand new computing device. Ken Well, now Craig Peterson is on. How are you? Craig Hey, good. Yeah, blame it on rank choice voting, I think. Marty So everybody's second choice. Ken L

Welcome! Good morning, everybody. I was on with Mr. Jim Polito this morning and we discussed a one-second mistake that can cost millions - Business Email Compromise. So, here we go with Mr. Polito. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com ---  Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig Millions transferred electronically. I have a copy of the email in front of me right now I'm looking at it. It seems like it's from a German company. Supposedly, it's for some renovations in the building. It is what scammers do. They look at you, and they look at your business, they looked at what would be a kind of typical ask for your business. In this case, that's what they did. They knew Barbara, and they found out who her executive assistant is and what the executive assistant email address is, who bookkeeper is, and the bookkeeper's email addresses. Craig Good morning, everybody. It is something that really could happen. It happened to Barbara, and I don't want to happen to you. So listen in as w

Welcome, Good Monday morning, everybody. Craig Peterson here. I was on with Jack Heath this morning. We discussed the Coronavirus, Covid-19 and its spread and how Technology is helping and hurting. Here we go with Jack. These and more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com ---  Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig A scammer posed as her executive assistant and forwarded the bookkeeper for Corcoran an invoice earlier last week requesting payment of over $388,000 to a company over in Germany. As it turns out that the email was not from the executive assistant to the bookkeeper but a scammer. The bookkeeper, not carefully checking the email, went ahead and paid the invoice, and Barbara lost 400 grand that she says she'll never be able to get back. Craig Hey, good morning, everybody. Craig Peterson, here. I was on with Jack Heath all over New Hampshire, also parts of Maine and, of course, Vermont and Mass. It is a northeast-wide show, and we talked about the Coronavirus, some of my experi

Welcome!   We are going to hit a number of topics today from the world of Technology and I have a special guest today who will discuss a subject close that I feel is important for my listeners as well. We are going to talk about some of the dangers of using the cloud and why you need to be careful. Passphrases beat Passwords, Malware on Macs, Ransomware, Cloud Liability and How Big Tech is taking advantage of our kids.   For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Related Articles: Businesses in Danger: Data Transfer between Cloud Apps Passwords: Length trumps Complexity Businesses Must Understand The Intricacies of Cloud Security Malware on Macs: Not as Bad as the Headlines Might Lead You to Believe Businesses Beware: Ransomware is on the rise, again Liability belongs to You: Misconfigured Clouds and Security All Businesses are Tech Businesses - Like it or Not Big Tech taking Advantage of Our Kids --- Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig Hey, good morning, everybody, Craig Pe

Good morning everybody! I was on with Matt and Marty (who was sitting in for Ken.) We had a good discussion about election technology and what different states are doing to assure that they are secure.  We also talked about the FBI and Homeland Security about Passwords and Passphrases and security.  Here we go These and more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com --- Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig If the Secretaries of State get hacked, I'm not sure we can feel comfortable. Would they even know that hacking occurred? If they did, it would be much after the fact. Craig So well, this morning, I was talking on WGAN in their affiliates about some of the voting technology, you know, Super Tuesday is coming up. I compared some of the election technology in different states. What's good. What's bad. We talked about the new FBI press release that came out, that is I hope going to have a significant impact on security. It is fascinating stuff. So here we go. Craig By the way, I talked a

Welcome! Good morning, everybody. I was on with Mr. Jim Polito this morning and we discussed Passwords, huge databases, data collection by Big Tech and our schools, COPPA  and Google. So, here we go with Mr. Polito. For more tech tips, news, and updates visit - CraigPeterson.com ---  Automated Machine Generated Transcript: Craig Now we've got the New Mexico Attorney General, who I'm sure will be joined by other attorneys general to file suit on this. We've got this children's online Privacy Protection Act, which has been around for quite a while that says any personal data for a child under the age of 13. If you collect that data on a child, you have to have explicit permission from the parents. Craig Good morning, everybody. Craig Peterson here. And that was me chatting with Mr. Jim Polito over in Worcester and Springfield, Mass, two biggest that's the second and third-biggest cities in Mass and we got talking about the new FBI recommendations. Also, a new lawsuit filed against Google. It is going to be the