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Don't fall for the fake e-mail currently circulating that says
you've been given a $50 iTunes Gift Certificate. It asks recipients
to open the attached file to access a certificate code that purportedly
can be used to buy music and other items from the iTunes Store. The
e-mail is not from the iTunes Store, as it claims, but rather from a
notorious scam machine known as the Pushdo/Cutwail spambot.
Those who open the
attachment will not find a certificate code. Instead, by clicking on
it, the recipient may inadvertently launch a malicious application that
can install a Trojan horse virus on his or her computer. Once installed,
this Trojan can then modify the Windows registry, potentially give hackers
access to the infected computer by connecting to a remote server, and
download and install even more malware components. KCTC Spam & Virus Protection - Report Update LAST MONTH'S
SPAM AND VIRUS NUMBERS As always, you can check the KCTC Quarantine Report to see which messages are being filtered out by the KCTC spam filters, or use the "Quarantine" tab on KCTC Webmail. These features, typically offered by other ISPs as part of a higher priced "Advanced email" service are included as a free, standard feature of all KCTC email accounts. For more information on the Quarantine option, go to the Quarantine Section of the Webmail Help Page. Please visit
www.kctc.net/services/spam.html for more information on KCTC spam
and virus filtering. Check http://status.kctc.net
for up-to-date information on KCTC's Internet Services. KCTC offers a CONVENIENT monthly service to our customers who are tired of pop-ups and spyware, don't want the responsibility of maintaining Microsoft Critical Updates, or don't know when to download the latest virus definitions. SecureIT from SecurityCoverage and KCTC provides you with:
For more information about the
SecureIT service, please visit http://www.kctc.net/SecureIT,
or call or stop by the KCTC office at 510 B Ave., Kalona - 319.656.3668,
or email kctc@kctc.net. Online Backup - Keep Your Important Computer Files Safe
• Easy online backup of your photos, music, documents, and more. • 5GB, 50GB, and 250GB storage points. • Safe and secure 128 bit SSL encryption, the same protection technology used by banks. • Automatic and reliable. Built to set it and forget it. • Fast, efficient backups. After the initial backup is complete, Online Backup only backs up files that have been added or changed. • Multiple PC use. Install Online Backup on an unlimited number of computers and share your storage quota among multiple machines. • Retention and version history of your files for easy recovery from unintended deletions or changes. • Transfer files between computers. • Bandwidth throttling lets you limit use of your Internet connection for backup. •
24/7 Support. Phone, Chat, and E-mail support are included at no extra
cost.
Storm Alert - Does Your Storm Plan Include A Corded Phone? When
bad weather hits, will your family be prepared? Severe storms and heavy
winds This Month's FAQ – What Is Typosquatting And Why Is It A Threat? Question: I heard that typosquatting is an online threat.
What exactly is typosquatting and what do I need to know about it? Sites Of The Month – Great Sites To Check Out This Month Tourism Tidbits Short Tutorial – Setting Up Your E-mail Program To Not Leave
Messages On The Server Have you ever received
a notification that your mailbox is full because you have used your
allotted amount of storage space? If so, we recommend that you check
your settings to make sure that your e-mail program is set up to not
leave messages on the server. To do so, simply follow the steps below.
1.
With Outlook Express open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and then select "Accounts..."
from the resulting drop-down menu.
2.
When the Internet Accounts window opens, highlight
your e-mail name and select the "Properties" button.
3.
When the e-mail specific Properties window
opens, select the "Advanced" tab.
4.
Under the "Delivery" section, uncheck
the box next to "Leave a copy of messages on server."
5.
Click on the "Apply" button and then
the "OK" button to save your changes and close the e-mail
specific Properties window.
6.
The Internet Accounts window should reappear.
Click on the "Close" button to close the window. Setting up Your E-mail
Program to Not Leave Messages on the Server Using ...
1.
With Thunderbird open, click your cursor arrow
on "Tools" from the menu bar and then select "Account
Settings..." from the resulting drop-down menu.
2.
When the Account Settings window opens, click
on the "+" sign next to your e-mail name (arrow on the Mac
version) and a list will appear below. Select "Server Settings"
from this list.
3.
Under the "Server Settings" section,
uncheck the box next to "Leave messages on server."
4.
Click on the "OK" button to save
your changes and close the Account Settings window. Setting up Your E-mail
Program to Not Leave Messages on the Server Using ...
1.
With Windows Mail open, click your cursor arrow
on "Tools" from the menu bar and then select "Accounts..."
from the resulting drop-down menu.
2.
When the Internet Accounts window opens, highlight
your e-mail name and select the "Properties" button.
3.
When the e-mail specific Properties window
opens, select the "Advanced" tab.
4.
Under the "Delivery" section, uncheck
the box next to "Leave a copy of messages on server."
5.
Click on the "Apply" button and then
the "OK" button to save your changes and close the e-mail
specific Properties window.
6.
The Internet Accounts window should reappear.
Click on the "Close" button to close the window. Setting up Your E-mail
Program to Not Leave Messages on the Server Using ...
1.
With Windows Live Mail open, click your cursor
arrow on "Tools" from the menu bar and then select "Accounts..."
from the resulting drop-down menu.
2.
When the Accounts window opens, highlight your
e-mail name and select the "Properties" button.
3.
When the e-mail specific Properties window
opens, select the "Advanced" tab.
4.
Under the "Delivery" section, uncheck
the box next to "Leave a copy of messages on server."
5.
Click on the "Apply" button and then
the "OK" button to save your changes and close the e-mail
specific Properties window.
6.
The Accounts window should reappear. Click
on the "Close" button to close the window. Setting up Your E-mail
Program to Not Leave Messages on the Server Using ...
1.
With Mail.app open, click your cursor arrow
on "Mail" from the menu bar and then select "Preferences"
from the resulting drop-down menu.
2.
When the Preferences window opens, click on
the "Accounts" button.
3.
From the Accounts window, select your account
in the pane to the left by clicking on its name.
4.
Click on the "Advanced" tab.
5.
Make sure that the box is checked next to "Remove
copy from server after retrieving a message:" and select a time
interval from the button below that line. Select "Right away"
to remove mail from the server as it downloads to your computer.
6.
Close the window by clicking on the red dot
in the upper left corner. We hope you found this newsletter to be informative. It's our way of keeping you posted on the happenings here. If, however, you'd prefer not to receive these bulletins on a monthly basis, click HERE. Thanks for your business! Best regards, Gary Davis General Manager Kalona Co-op Telephone Co. 510 B Ave Kalona, IA 52247 319-656-3668
(We have used
our best efforts in collecting and preparing the information published
herein. However, we do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any and all
liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether
such errors or omissions resulted from negligence, accident, or other
causes.)
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can easily disrupt electrical service, or a power outage could occur
for other reasons. One item to be sure to have on hand is a corded landline
phone, since it does not require electricity and could be your only
method of communication during and after a storm.