by Brandon Arakaki | May 20, 2024 | IT Management, Managed Services
What is “Break-Fix”? First, let’s define what “break-fix” means. In a break-fix approach, you only call for IT support when something goes wrong. Imagine if you only went to the doctor when you were very sick, rather than going for...
by Brandon Arakaki | May 15, 2024 | Managed Services
In today’s increasingly connected world, ensuring the security of your network is paramount. Recent reports have highlighted multiple vulnerabilities in common routers that can expose your network to significant risks. Here’s what you need to know about these...
by Brandon Arakaki | May 9, 2024 | Managed Services
As technology continues to evolve rapidly, ensuring effective IT management has become crucial for businesses of all sizes. While the traditional approach of hiring in-house IT staff may seem appealing, partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) like Cowabunga...
by Brandon Arakaki | May 8, 2024 | Managed Services, Network Administration, Server Administration
At Cowabunga Computers, we understand that technology plays a crucial role in the productivity of your employees. By choosing our managed services, you ensure that your technology infrastructure not only supports but also enhances the productivity of your team. Here’s...
by Brandon Arakaki | Oct 11, 2023 | Computer Repair Services, Managed Services, Virus Removal
In the early hours of one recent morning, Cowabunga’s vigilant security system detected unusual activity on a client’s computer. At 4:55am, a remote access application was launched. While such applications can have genuine purposes, the timing was odd. Our...
by Brandon Arakaki | Apr 19, 2022 | Managed Services, Network Administration, Server Administration, Virus Removal
Microsoft has been recommending systems administrators to disable SMB v1 on their network for years now. SMB v1 is vulnerable to a number of exploits which include Man in the middle attacks, insecure guest authentication and security downgrade attacks. Even exchange...
