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The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by e-mail. Don't be a victim.
Woman illegally downloads 24 songs, fined to tune of $1.9 million
14 years of THANKS to our Customers from Internet Texoma, born 04/14/1995.
Beware of phish emails (fraudulent attempts to steal your identity). Do NOT respond.
How do I secure my home Wi-Fi network?
Internet Texoma, Inc. has signed the Call To Action at BB4US.NET (US Broadband Coalition), calling on President-elect Barack Obama and the next Congress to make the development and initial implementation of a comprehensive National Broadband Strategy a high national priority in 2009. The goals include:
a. Every American home, business, and public and private institution should have access to affordable high-speed broadband connections to the Internet.
b. Access to the Internet should, to the maximum feasible extent, be open to all users, service providers, content providers, and application providers.
c. Network operators must have the right to manage their networks responsibly, pursuant to clear and workable guidelines and standards.
d. The Internet and broadband marketplace should be as competitive as reasonably possible.
e. U.S. broadband networks should provide Americans with the network performance, capacity, and connections they need to compete successfully in the global marketplace.
Internet Texoma's WDSL (Wireless DSL) is available in many rural areas of Grayson County and Fannin County where the subscriber has line of sight to the serving tower. WDSL
speeds are up to the same speeds quoted by Verizon for their DSL product within 3 miles or so of the Verizon Central Office, i.e., 1 Mbps / 384 Kbps
(34x faster than dial-up*).
* Speed comparison based upon performance with a 28.8 Kbps modem. Actual speed may vary. Actual throughput speed will vary based on network and Internet congestion among other factors.
FCC Certified 2.4GHz CPE's manufactured by Ubiquiti (Milpitas, California) (FOR SELF INSTALLATION)
may be ordered from Titan Wireless Online or you may call (512)-942-6069. In the case where you do not wish to do the self install, please contact Internet Texoma for information about an installer in your area.
Spammer fined $873 million
Warning: Financial crisis is a goldmine for online criminals
Tech Tips for the Basic Computer User
Computer Slowing Down? What to Do About It.
An email with subject line "UPGRADE YOUR TEXOMA ACCOUNT" is a phish (an attempt to steal your identity). You should not respond to any phish.
Illegal file sharing of copyrighted materials is not allowed on Internet Texoma's network.
Complaints will result in the termination of your account per Internet Texoma's Acceptable Use Policy.
For more information, see Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Do not expose you or your family to prosecution.
Joe's Latest Welfare Check
says "a couple of security tools I really like are:"
Secunia PSI protects against software vulnerabilities.
SecCheck is a Windows forensic tool which aids in the detection and removal of malicious applications, backdoors, trojans, worms, and viruses that may be unknowningly installed on your computer.
Gibson Research Corporation's security vulnerability profiling services.
Sending/Receiving Photos On Dial-Up Connections
Microsoft's Tip regarding sharing photos:
says, in part, "By e-mailing photos directly from your My Pictures folder, Windows XP gives you the option of reducing the file size of the images, making for a better viewing experience for the person on the receiving end of your e-mail. Reducing the file size of your images is particularly helpful when you, your recipient, or both of you are using a slower dial-up Internet connection."
Help Prevent Identity Theft, Spyware & Viruses
Trust No One -- spear-phishing
Another Bogus Email Allegedly from Internet Texoma
The latest threat to your account and personal information is described in an article
here. The email is from scammers, not Internet Texoma.
Taking A Proactive Stance -- Firewall And Anti-Virus Protection
Internet Texoma subscribers are encouraged to take a proactive stance by enabling
a firewall and keeping your operating system and anti-virus protection up to
date. The last five (5) vulnerabilities discovered in Microsoft's products can be
seen by clicking here.
Bogus Email Allegedly from Internet Texoma
It has come to our attention that there is an email circulating that claims to be from
"The Texoma Support Team" that contains an attachment to help "clean your machine" or
asking you to "open and confirm the attached document". These emails did not originate
from us and should be treated as spam. Opening these attachments can expose your system to virus infection.
Internet Texoma does not make a practice of sending attached files to your account.
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