--- title: Blog | techalerts description: techalerts | Blog --- [![360 Smart Networks Logo - Technology Solutions For Business](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/360%20Smart%20Networks%20(with%20BG)%20RGB-01.png?width=869&height=300&name=360%20Smart%20Networks%20(with%20BG)%20RGB-01.png "360 Smart Networks Logo - Technology Solutions For Business")](https://www.360smartnetworks.com/) Open main menu Close main menu # Blog Select Category AutoCAD Banner 360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights Case Studies CIO Services Corporate IT Cyber Attacks Cyber Security holidays IT for health services IT Planning IT Services IT Solutions IT support mediabytes Microsoft 365 Microsoft Viva Newsletter No index Partners Privacy productivity remote work Revit Security Breach securitybytes Services small business Software Meet Your Atlanta IT Services Team techalerts techbytes Technology Uncategorized webinarbytes Workstation Posts about: ## techalerts ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CVE-2019-0708.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Critical Update From Microsoft: Remote Desktop Services](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/critical-update-from-microsoft-remote-desktop-services) May 16, 2019 7:46:00 AM **Impacted Systems:** [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/critical-update-from-microsoft-remote-desktop-services) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-1059661680.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Urgent Tech Tip: Disable Facetime On Your iPhone](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/urgent-tech-tip-disable-facetime-on-your-iphone) Jan 30, 2019 3:37:00 PM A major FaceTime bug discovered recently has left Apple device users skittish about yet another privacy concern and forced the tech giant to scramble for a fix for the issue. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/urgent-tech-tip-disable-facetime-on-your-iphone) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Google-Play-Gift-Cards.png) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [SCAM ALERT: Google Play Gift Cards](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/scam-alert-google-play-gift-cards) Jan 6, 2019 6:17:00 PM If *there’s a will there’s a way* when it comes to scammers, especially with gift cards. Everyone loves gift cards. Consumers love how easy it is to purchase gift cards, use gift cards and even give gift cards. It’s as simple as buying a card at a brick and mortar store or clicking a few buttons and almost instantly having the funds needed to play. [Scammers ](https://ejgiftcards.com/the-5-most-common-gift-card-scams-in-2018/)love gift cards too. Gift cards can immediately be activated and spent by these scammers even before the owner of the card knows what happened. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/scam-alert-google-play-gift-cards) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-491838182.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [6.8M Facebook Users Hit By New Photo Bug](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/6-8m-facebook-users-hit-by-new-photo-bug) Dec 14, 2018 2:12:00 PM Facebook has just announced that a Photo API bug gave app developers access to user photos outside of the scope intended for 5.6 million users. This includes granting apps access to Facebook Stories, Marketplace photos, and photos that were uploaded but not shared. The bug was in effect from September 13th to September 25th. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/6-8m-facebook-users-hit-by-new-photo-bug) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Critical-FBI-DOJ-Warning-Issued-1-300x300.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [DHS/FBI Issue Critical Alert: SamSam Ransomware](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware) Dec 3, 2018 11:25:00 PM [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-907633960.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Marriott 500 Million Person Data Breach (Questions/Answers)](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/marriott-500-million-person-data-breach-questions-answers) Nov 30, 2018 4:55:00 PM ## How Marriott Got Caught In A 500-Million Person Data Breach ## Were You Affected? (Your Questions Answered) [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/marriott-500-million-person-data-breach-questions-answers) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-874811562.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Why is my Windows 10 Pro Deactivating?](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/why-is-my-windows-10-pro-deactivating) Nov 11, 2018 9:51:00 AM If you are experiencing problems with your Windows 10 Pro operating system, you are not alone. Thousands of users from the US, Japan, and South Korea flooded tech message boards late this week with complaints that their legitimately purchased software was deactivating itself. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/why-is-my-windows-10-pro-deactivating) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-865516178-1.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [PSA Alert! Sleeping While Phone Charges](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/psa-alert-sleeping-while-phone-charges) Oct 19, 2018 7:39:00 AM Read the following alert before charging your phone tonight and from this day forward. According to the Newton, New Hampshire, fire department’s PSA message posted on social media; it seems as though charging a phone in bed poses a serious health risk and lethal safety concerns for you and your loved ones. Now it is imperative you think twice before charging your tablet or smartphone in bed ever again. [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/psa-alert-sleeping-while-phone-charges) ![](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-467068210.jpg) [techalerts,](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/techalerts) [360 Smart Networks Business Tech Insights](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/tag/blog) ### [Facebook Data Breach](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/facebook-data-breach) Oct 5, 2018 10:48:00 AM Are you aware of a potentially serious data breach involving Facebook?  [Marius Nel](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) [Read More](https://blog.360smartnetworks.com/blog/facebook-data-breach) #### About - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### Services - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three #### News - Menu Item One - Menu Item Two - Menu Item Three Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram