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# Omega Technical Solutions Blog

Omega Technical Solutions has been serving the Haymarket area since 2007, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

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##  [How the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation is Working After the First Year](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-the-eu-s-general-data-protection-regulation-is-working-after-the-first-year)

  Friday, 05 July 2019

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After years of talk about individual data privacy, and years enacting regional laws, the European Union’s flagship individual privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation went into effect a year ago in May. Suddenly, if your organization does business inside EU member states, you will be under a stringent regulation concerning individual data privacy. Today, we will look at the GDPR and what has changed in the year it has been law.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/privacy)   [GDPR](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/gdpr)

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##  [Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Approaching End of Life](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/microsoft-sql-server-2008-and-2008-r2-approaching-end-of-life)

  Friday, 28 June 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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A decade-old version of Microsoft’s popular database software SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 is losing support on July 9,2019. If your business hasn’t moved away from the software, you are looking at a few real pressing problems. Let’s take a look at the software and what options businesses that haven’t moved on from SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server R2 have going forward.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Microsoft](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/microsoft)   [Upgrade](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/upgrade)

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##  [Prioritizing Network Security is a Must](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/prioritizing-network-security-is-a-must)

  Monday, 24 June 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Every business has their version of risk management. Nowadays, with all the technology organizations use for productivity, collaboration, and communications, managing risk can often be difficult. There are numerous threats that come from the Internet that could put a damper on productivity, create inefficiencies, or shut down production entirely. Regardless of how large or small your business is, you need to prioritize the security of your computing network.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Business Computing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Even Cities Aren’t Immune to Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/even-cities-aren-t-immune-to-ransomware)

  Friday, 07 June 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Ransomware hasn’t let up. It is important to understand that any organization, of any kind, is a potential target of a ransomware attack - and yes, this includes municipalities. In fact, since 2013, over 170 government systems at the county, city, or state levels have been attacked.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Ransomware](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/ransomware)   [Data Recovery](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data-recovery)

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##  [Looking Back at 2019 Data Breaches](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/looking-back-at-2019-data-breaches)

  Monday, 13 May 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Data is more of a commodity than it has ever been, and more often than not, companies spend a considerable sum on data security. Unfortunately, even the most well-defended organizations still have trouble keeping data safe. 2018 saw 446.5 million records exposed due to data breaches, even though the overall number of breaches dropped by 23 percent to 1,244 total. We’ll discuss some of the most notable breaches that have happened over the first four months of 2019.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Business Computing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/business-computing)   [Data Breach](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/data-breach)

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##  [Would One of These Social Media Scams Bamboozle You?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/would-one-of-these-social-media-scams-bamboozle-you)

  Friday, 10 May 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Social media plays an increasing role in both the professional and personal sides of our lives. Unfortunately, this means that we all experience an increase in exposure to the many scam attempts that will appear on our screens. Like any kind of scam, the best defense against those that appear on social media is good, old-fashioned awareness and vigilance.

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  [Social Media](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/social-media)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Phishing](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/phishing)

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##  [4 Ways to Tell if You’re Dealing with a Software Bug Infestation](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/4-ways-to-tell-if-you-re-dealing-with-a-software-bug-infestation)

  Thursday, 30 May 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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Since the inception of software, there have always been software bugs. These nuisances can cause major problems for businesses, especially in numbers. You might think that years upon years of technological developments have eradicated the threats from the world, but that's not necessarily the case.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Hackers](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hackers)   [Software](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/software)

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##  [USB Killer Caused $58,000 in Damage to The College of Saint Rose](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/usb-killer-caused-58-000-in-damage-to-the-college-of-saint-rose)

  Monday, 06 May 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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For the modern business a lot of time is spent focusing on network security. The theory behind this action is that there are all types of threats that could be trying to get into your computer network. At a college, you’d expect that, since so much sensitive data, including personal, medical, and financial information--as well as intellectual property--is stored on college computers/servers, that the diligence of IT administrators would be even more conspicuous.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Computer](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/computer)   [Network Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/network-security)

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##  [Privacy Concerns Hang Over Social Media](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/privacy-concerns-hang-over-social-media)

  Friday, 29 March 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Technology](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/technology)

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Social media has brought about a massive shift in the way people interact. Today we share our opinions, photos, and videos; and, we can even choose our dates by swiping right or left. With social media, people share moments, opinions, and other information, but is all this sharing actually setting people, and the organizations they interact with, up for failure? We’ll take a look at social media privacy concerns and potentially hazardous practices that could exacerbate the problems further.

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  [Social Media](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/social-media)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/privacy)

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##  [Security Is a Big Component of Windows 10](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/security-is-a-big-component-of-windows-10)

  Friday, 22 March 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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With Microsoft betting on Windows 10 to be their #1 OS for the foreseeable future, it is important for them to be able to sufficiently protect their users from the growing threats looking to make life difficult for businesses from all over the world. Today, we will take a look at Windows 10 Enterprise Security, and how it works to protect businesses from harm.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Microsoft](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/microsoft)   [Windows 10](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/windows-10-1)

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##  [Are the Messaging Apps You Use Secure?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/are-the-messaging-apps-you-use-secure)

  Monday, 18 March 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/security)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Messaging applications are critical to the success of the modern business, but it’s important that they don’t compromise security in the pursuit of convenience. There is a specific set of criteria involved with ensuring that your chosen messaging applications are secure.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Communications](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/communications)   [Messaging](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/messaging)

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##  [Securing Your Google Account: The Unofficial Guide](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/securing-your-google-account-the-unofficial-guide)

  Tuesday, 26 February 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Newsletter](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content)

 [ ![Securing Your Google Account: The Unofficial Guide](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2018/12-21-18/b2ap3_large_google_account_security_400.jpg) ](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/securing-your-google-account-the-unofficial-guide "Securing Your Google Account: The Unofficial Guide")

If you use a computer today, there’s a fair chance that you have a Google account. The practicality that it offers with its comprehensive service offerings simply can’t be ignored. However, it is also important that a user’s, whether they utilize it for business or personal use, security isn’t ignored either.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Google](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/google)   [Best Practices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/best-practices)

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##  [Social Media Can Be a Great Business Tool, So Long as It’s Secured](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/social-media-can-be-a-great-business-tool-so-long-as-it-s-secured)

  Friday, 01 March 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Best practices](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/best-practices)

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There is no denying that social media is one of the most powerful communication tools of our time, especially for businesses trying to communicate with their clients and customers. However, while you will want to have an account for your business on social media, you might not want a presence of your own. Today, we’ll discuss this quandary, and how you can resolve it.

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  [Social Media](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/social-media)   [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Communication](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/communication)

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##  [The Right and Wrong of the Hollywood Hack](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/the-right-and-wrong-of-the-hollywood-hack)

  Friday, 22 February 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)   [Miscellaneous](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous)

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Movies and television shows are a big part of our culture. When hackers are portrayed on the silver (or small) screen, there are some major dramatic elements added to their performances to keep the audience from dismissing key pieces of plot. Today, we will look at hacker portrayals, and what Hollywood gets right, and what it gets completely wrong.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Entertainment](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/entertainment)   [Hacker](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/hacker)

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##  [How Retail is Starting to Need IT](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-retail-is-starting-to-need-it)

  Friday, 15 February 2019

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  [Business](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/business)   [Omega Technical Solutions Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/blog)

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Of all industries, retail has probably escaped the dependence on technology that many others have developed over the years for the longest span of time. However, it has become clear that there are many ways that IT solutions can assist the retail sector that just weren’t present in the past. However, this shift is proving challenging for many of this industry’s leaders.

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##  [An MSP’s Services Protect More than Digital Assets](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/newsletter-content/an-msp-s-services-protect-more-than-digital-assets)

  Tuesday, 29 January 2019

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

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When you think about your data security, what kind of solutions pop into mind? If you’re like many, you probably start thinking about passwords, firewalls, and antivirus, right? While these are all good things to have, you also have to consider the possibility that someone could break into your office and bypass all of these defenses, simply by picking up your server and walking out.

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##  [How Safe is Your Email?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/how-safe-is-your-email)

  Sunday, 01 April 2018

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [IT Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/it-blog)

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Email is (and has been) a prime method of communication for businesses of all sizes. With email comes a whole slew of issues that are essentially synonymous with the technology; spam, information overload, phishing, and information privacy. Even Washington Metropolitan Area small businesses that only do business locally are at risk of these issues. Personal email accounts are equally at risk. Employing proper precautions and practices whenever communicating via email is very important to prevent the risk of security compromises, monetary loss, and even legality issues.

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##  [What is your Identity Worth to You?](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/what-is-your-identity-worth-to-you)

  Tuesday, 13 February 2018

  [Steven Holmes](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/blogger/steven-holmes)

  [IT Blog](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/categories/it-blog)

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Your identity has quite a lot of value, especially in the wrong hands. Security firm [ZoneAlarm ](http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/home.htm)put together some numbers in 2011 concerning identity fraud, and it even shocked us. Let's talk about a few of these statistics and what it means.

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  [Security](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/security)   [Privacy](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/privacy)   [Passwords](https://www.omegatechnicalsolutions.com/blog/tags/passwords)

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