Future Computer Technology from Microsoft

The Days of High PC Maintenance and Repair Costs Are Gone!

At INVISUS, we provide you with significant cost savings for professional computer support services every time you need assistance. Brand name security products and computer services companies charge high per-minute or per-incident service fees anytime you need live personalized help. With the average computer requiring fixes and repairs an average of twice a year, and with security problems at an all-time high, this can hit the pocketbook hard for anyone who owns a computer today.

In fact, American consumers now spend over $4 billion every year on computer repairs including virus and spyware removals and system cleanups. This doesn't include the cost for downtime, the cost of travel to and from the repair shop, or the cost of having to purchase a new computer altogether. Increasingly, maintaining and repairing computers is costing as much as the computer itself.

It's not a question of "if" you will need professional help, it's a matter of "when".

Our service subscribers enjoy the benefit of actually saving money with our service because they don't pay the stiff price the rest of the industry charges for live help. Every security checkup, system cleanup, virus removal, spyware removal, etc. that we do for our subscribers amounts to real bottom line savings to members of the INVISUS community.

There are no per-minute costs nor per incident charges. Ever!!! Our subscribers receive unlimited service at no extra cost.

As a subscriber, you won't have to pull apart your computer, haul it down to a repair shop, and wait for days to get it cleaned up. As an added huge bonus, you'll have an English speaking, US-based technician personally helping you every time you need assistance.

We are here to help make your computer hassle-free and safe again. And we are here to save you money in the process.

So, why not take the first step by taking our free test! Just click on the red test button at the top of the right column.

What Everybody Ought to Know: Why Your Computers Need to Be Fully Protected

Here is what you will need to be fully protected on your home or business computer:

• at least five layers of overlapping security technologies and services to create a virtual fortress for your PC. Most off-the-shelf and free software offer two, or three at the most, programs. But are they overlapping when they work and when they update?
  
  
• desktop firewall to lock out hackers and other unauthorized intrusions and shield your PC from unauthorized communication both to and from your PC, making your PC virtually invisible to hackers and other intruders randomly scanning the Internet for vulnerable PCs;
  
  
• world-class anti-virus protection, including 24/7 scanning and certification that your incoming and outgoing e-mails attachments are virus-free — plus scanning of all removable media such as CDs, Zip disks, portable hard drives, and floppies;
  
  
• anti-spyware that continuously monitors, detects, and eliminates all forms of spyware, hacker tools, and malware from your PC including malicious spyware tools, adware, browser hijackers, search hijackers, keyloggers, ghost spammers, remote access tools (RATs), back doors, and many other illegal programs and applications that breach your privacy and security;
  
  
• patch management that will automatically find and fix security holes and other dangerous vulnerabilities in your computer’s operating system and software programs that hackers use to break into your computer;
  
  
• security alerts that warns you of brand new viruses, worms, and other security threats as they emerge – including specific recommendations of what to watch out for and how to avoid getting attacked to keep your privacy secured and your PC safe; and to wrap it all together,
  
  
• premium technical support that offers free unlimited expert technical support for any security related problems or issues by highly trained technicians.

Although the Internet basically provides a positive and productive experience, cyber-attacks against our personal privacy and security are reaching epidemic proportions. These attacks are occurring in our own homes and businesses. Our own computers are being used are being used as zombies to attack other people, businesses, and even our nation itself. As an average Internet user, you may not be aware of these threats nor have any idea about the dramatically increasing risks you face when connected to the Internet.

On a campaign for internet safety awareness and protection, my mission is to bring critical awareness to individuals, families, and small business owners, and to provide access to the necessary tools and ongoing expertise to secure your computer and help you stay protected.

I invite you to join the many thousands of others who have tested their computers, discovered these threats are real, and taken the necessary steps to protect their computers, their families, and their businesses.

Now that you have become aware of these issues, I encourage you to share this vital information with your families, friends and communities. Together, we can reach many millions of people and inform them about the threats to their privacy and security, and help them get the protection they desperately need.

Remember: When you say “No!” to hackers and spyware, everyone wins! When you don’t, we all lose.

Test your computer now!

Part 3 of 3

What Everybody Ought to Know: Why You Need a Comprehensive Security Service Package

The Internet-based attacks on your personal privacy and security continue to worsen year after year. The future of Internet security is gloomy and it takes an extremely dedicated and savvy computer user to find the right mix of security programs and stay current with the newest threats. Internet security is not a one-time event. You cannot simply install security software on your PC and then forget about its safety and security, and ultimately, the safety and security of your family, home, and business. Internet safety and security require an ongoing, time-intensive process with a fairly high level of expertise and vigilance.

Why you need a team of security experts on your side:

Do you want to be an Internet security expert? If you are like most people, you neither want to nor have the time. You don’t want to worry about staying current with the latest technologies. You can’t possibly keep up with the all the new threats coming at you almost daily because you have better things to do with your time. Instead, most people end up relying on the opinions and recommendations of more knowledgeable friends and family members for their security needs and hope nothing bad happens. But is that the best and safest strategy?

To get maximum protection for your PC, you need an Internet security expert on your side. Better yet, you need a team of experts making sure that you, your family, and your business are always safe and secure. You need to find your own personal team of experts to rely on. If you ever have a security problem, you want a trusted expert you can call for professional answers and solutions without any hassles and extra costs! As time goes on, it will become even more critical than it is today.

The best protection you can have in today’s rapidly changing world of cyber-attacks is to have expert support for all your Internet security needs. Hackers will likely always be one step ahead of law enforcement and the security industry itself. Software-based protection alone, as you can see, is not enough anymore.

Of all the Internet users who have anti-virus software on their computers, 85% of them had computers that were subsequently infected with a virus or worm! Have you ever had a virus you couldn’t get rid of? Has your computer acted funny or has it slowed way down due to a massive spyware infestation? Then you see and know how dangerous and damaging these threats and risks are!

Unfortunately, for consumers seeking security and privacy protection with brand name solutions will find two extremes – complex systems they cannot afford or properly maintain, or consumer-grade technology that doesn’t provide adequate protection. If they do find something that fits their budget, it will likely have only a part of what is needed to truly protect a computer, and it won’t include free expert support and a security guarantee.

Caution: Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security thinking that the anti-virus software that came with your computer is enough protection. Off-the-shelf anti-virus software does not always protect you from attacks such as: hackers, spyware, remote access tools, Trojan horses, password crackers, keystroke loggers, identity theft tools, Microsoft security holes, hybrid viruses, and others much worst. And most people let their anti-virus program expire, thereby losing protection from everyday viruses and worms.

Remember: When you say “No!” to hackers and spyware, everyone wins! When you don’t, we all lose.

Test your computer now!

End Part 2 of 3

What Everybody Ought to Know: It’s No Longer Enough to Install Off-the-shelf Security Software

Think about this: You had problems with your computer in the past. Now you want to insure that those little annoying nuisance, pests, threats, and risks from hackers and spyware don’t hide in your computer any more. So, you load up your computer with all the free and off-the-shelf security software you can find. Now, as your confidence rises, you think that your computer is as impenetrable as the gold at Fort Knox.

Wrong!!!! You have been fooled into thinking that your computer is fully protected.

Now think about this: With all the options available to you, how do you know which one offers the best protection for you, your family, or your business? Here are some questions you need to consider:

• Are you a trained computer and Internet security expert?
  
  
• Do you know exactly which security software is compatible with your system?
  
  
• Do you have the time to continually research all the latest security technologies?
  
  
• Do you know exactly which software you should install and which ones should not?

• Once installed, how do you keep the different software programs updated? In fact, how often are they updated: daily? weekly? biweekly? monthly? Are the updates free. And if so, for how long?
  
  
• If you encountered a problem that your installed security software could not fix, or you simply had a question, would you have access to free, live technical support?
  
  
• If not, what would it cost you? Would it be a one-time fee? Would it come with a warranty period? And what would it cost you when the warranty expires?

By now, I’m hoping that you’re beginning to see why it is not enough any longer to install off-the-shelf security software. There is a better option! You need a revolutionary full security service package that gives you peace of mind because its software programs work together, its technical support is always live and free, and at no additional cost.

Remember: When you say “No!” to hackers and spyware, everyone wins! When you don’t, we all lose.

Test your computer now!

Taking Your Computer to the Store is So Yesterday

By Joel Harrison
INVISUS Senior Technology Analyst

There’s nothing worse than having to get down behind your desk, memorize where all the wires go, and hope you can get them all back where they belong.

Except maybe paying too much for the repair once you get it to the store.

It’s time you stopped lugging your computer around town trying to find someone to fix it and take advantage of the latest software and services that lets the technician come to you – remotely.

With the advances in technology and the tools that are available, taking your computer to the shop is becoming a thing of the past. A technician can repair the majority of your computer problems without you leaving your house or them entering.

Remote help is taking over the support industry. And with the right support team caring for your computers, you don’t need to worry about a thing. They can do everything for you.

Sure, having to take your computer to the tech shop may still be warranted in some rare occasions, but you should always call for remote support first to see if they can get you up and running.

With just a phone call and a couple of clicks of the mouse, a technician can be connected to your computer to diagnose and repair errors and even clean off all the viruses and spyware.

Just sit back, relax, go get some dinner, and let the [INVISUS] technicians do everything for you. Ah, the beauty of remote support.

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Note: Whether your computer is at your home, church, or small business, you owe it to yourself, your family, congregation, customers, and employees to ensure that it is safe and secured from hackers and cybercriminal attacks.

Thus, I encourage you to test your PC right now by clicking on the test button in the upper, right column. After you've tested it, why not also take a moment to see if your small business is PCI compliant?

Fight Scammers with Scammer Alert Images

Like me, individuals, businesses, and organizations across the Internet are sick and tired of being victims of scammers and hackers and are fighting back.

I've added graphics from their sites with the intention of encouraging you to fight back, too. I further encourage you to post similar graphics on your websites or social networking profiles.

Beneath each graphic I've placed a link to the source. Be sure to view what they have to say.

Courtesy of KTVO News.

Courtesy of ESL Teachers Board

Courtesy of Subtle Particle.

Courtesy of The Scam Team, which was formed by a group of international trade and Internet communications experts. They are based in a little Spanish city called Palencia.

Courtesy of Champ Bulldogs.

Courtesy of PRNewsChannel.com.

Courtesy of the FBI and Central National Bank.

Courtesy of Nevada Fight Fraud.

Courtesy of PigBusters.net.