Why IT Matters for Businesses

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If you're a business owner, then you're aware of how stressful it can be to take care of everything in your company. Most businesses can't afford their own marketing, technology or design departments. Or they're small enough that they only need these services a few times a year. That's why companies like Nerd Crossing are essential to business owners. 
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5 Million Gmail Accounts Hacked

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It's been a busy week for hackers! A group of hackers from Russia have been discovered to have stolen and published the passwords and associated emails of 5 MILLION Gmail, Yandex and Mal.ru accounts. Though it's not clear how they hacked into the systems, it is most likely due to phishing and weak passwords, just like the celebrity iCloud hacking scandal that we previously wrote a blog about.
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iCloud Hack

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If you've paid any attention to the news this past week, you'd have heard that dozens of celebrities' iCloud accounts were hacked into. Hundreds of personal photos were then shared over the internet to a swarm of viewers, in a clear violation of privacy. You may be wondering how this could have happened. Well, unfortunately, fairly easily.
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Back to School Special! Ends 8/31/14

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We're having a stellar Back to School Special for all you students (and even non-students)! Enjoy 20% off any one Nerd Crossing service from now until August 31, 2014. The secret code: "Nerds Rule"
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Beware of Fake Windows Tech Support

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Hey nerds! A lot of you may have received calls from "Windows tech support," "Dell tech support" or something similar. Don't let them dupe you! These are fraudster calls from scamming companies trying to take your money by giving you worthless software, or even sometimes software that's infected with Trojan viruses. 
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We’re Moving Soon!

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Oh, boy! We have lots of exciting news. First, our wonderful friends at Windermere Rowland Realty are moving to a new, HUGE office! We're so happy for them! They're constantly growing and could use the extra space. To celebrate, they're throwing a party with the El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce. Come join us at their Grand Opening Mixer on Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30-7:30pm. Mix and mingle with the fabulous crew! 
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How to Protect Your Kids Online

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The Internet: It’s fun, full of information, and ensures that parents are constantly living in fear. Remember the good old days when you sat on the carpet in front of the TV and your parents didn’t have to worry about it filling your head with adult thoughts? Today, children have access to the entire world via the internet. At home, at school, even on phones. So how do you protect your little ones from the dark arts? 
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Congrats to our Nerdy Gadget Contest Winner!

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This was the shortest lasting contest we have had! Minutes after we posted the Nerdy Gadget photo from our office to our Twitter feed,  responded with the correct answer. We asked Nerds and Nerd fans what the following relics were. The first to respond with the correct answer won an I <3 Nerds t-shirt. Congratulations, Artur! 
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