HP Elite X3 Available Now in the Philippines

HP Elite X3: Tailored for Today’s Lifestyle
The new HP Elite X3 makes its debut in the Philippines.

HP Elite X3 is the one device you need for all your other devices. It’s the first built 3-in-1 device for business that ingeniously combines the power and function of a PC with a smartphone’s capabilities – it’s the sleek and secure device you need for a work that is too big. 

 

Built for Business
The Elite X3 is designed to respond to the dynamic lifestyle of today’s professionals. It allows you to start a project at your desk and finish it while you’re on the go. Effortlessly switch from a handheld device to a desktop with external display, keyboard and mouse. With the help of your company’s virtualization solution, the HP Elite X3 lets you access any critical applications of your business.

Powerful Mobile Productivity
Without the need to switch from devices, you can move from one place to another while working and transfer from a call to a presentation with ease. It’s the seamless experience you need for your office or personal work.

Style and Functionality
Equipped with innovative technological advances, the HP Elite X3 offers new experiences. The scanner and fingerprint reader lets you unlock your device more quickly and naturally. Clearer conference video calls are expected because of its 16-megapixel camera and the front-facing camera that renders an optimal image according to the light conditions, premium Audio by B&O PLAY, and active noise cancellation microphones.

It’s the technology made to travel as the dual nano SIM card slots can be used for two distinct SIM cards that can be used to keep your work and personal calls and texts separate.

Power to Perform
Built with a powerful processor, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor chipset, the Elite X3 is the device that powers applications reserved for PC matched with the premium features of a smartphone.  


The HP Elite X3 offers seamless productivity for all professionals looking for an all-in-one device to get the job done wherever it might be.



MSI-ECS exclusively distributes the HP Elite X3. For more product details and pricing, call (02)688-3512 or email inquiry@msi-ecs.com.ph.   

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Android Malware 'Gooligan' Hacked Over 1 Million Google Accounts

If you own an Android smartphone, Beware! A new Android malware that has already breached more than 1 Million Google accounts is infecting around 13,000 devices every day.

Researchers found traces of Gooligan code in dozens of legitimate-looking Android apps on 3rd-party app stores, which if downloaded and installed by an Android user, malware starts sending your device’s information and stolen data to its Command and Control (C&C) server.

According to CheckPoint security researchers, who uncovered the malware, anyone running an older version of the Android operating system, including Android 4.x (Jelly Bean, KitKat) and 5.x, (Lollipop) is most at risk, which represents nearly 74% of Android devices in use today.

Once hack into any Android device, Gooligan also generates revenues for the cyber criminals by fraudulently buying and installing apps from Google Play Store and rating them and writing reviews on behalf of the phone's owner. The malware also installs adware to generate revenue.

Check Point has published an online tool to check if your Android device has been infected with the Gooligan malware. Just open ‘Gooligan Checker’ and enter your Google email address to find out if you've been hacked.

If you found yourself infected, Adrian Ludwig, Google's director of Android security, has recommended you to run a clean installation of the operating system on your Android device.
This process is called 'Flashing,' which is quite a complicated process. So, the company recommends you to power off your device and approach a certified technician or your mobile service provider in order to re-flash your device.

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RSVP Philippines Cyber Security Threat Landscape and Compliance - Dec 3 2016

Technology and innovation have made things more convenient for the society. It streamlined different process on businesses and organizations, improved quality service for financial institutions and health facilities and helped the government in implementations of its goals. But as technology progresses, cyber-attacks have become more sophisticated and globalized. And, these cyber-attacks know no boundaries and all that is required is an internet connection and a computer or mobile phone. The masterminds of the cyber-attacks are often more skilled than your best security practitioner and/or administrator. They control the world with their fingertips since the dawn of the internet for it has become part of our daily lives. These cyber threats come in different forms – cyber-bullying, an inside threat, a cyber-criminal getting your accounts, a hacktivist making a statement, national security espionage or domestic terrorism. 

We encourage you to join this event and get to see the latest on cyber security and the changes in the global standards and compliances with respect to the growing sophistication of such attacks.

Event name:    Philippines Cyber Security Threat Landscape and Compliance
Date & Time:    December 3, 2016 at 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue:    8th Floor, Visayas and Mindanao room, Microsoft Philippines, 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines

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How to Setup Microsoft Outlook for Gmail Account

You can read your messages from Gmail in other mail clients, like Microsoft Outlook and Apple Mail, using IMAP. When you use IMAP, you can read your Gmail messages on multiple devices, and messages are synced in real time.

NOTE:  2 Step verification Account don't support this Outlook or Less Secure Apps

Set up IMAP

Step 1: Check that IMAP is turned on

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. In the top right, click Settings .
3. Click Settings.
4. Click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
5. In the "IMAP Access" section, select Enable IMAP.
6. Click Save Changes.

Create New Account on Microsoft Outlook

1. Click on Tools , and then click Account Settings.

2. On the E-mail click New

Or You can Edit or Remove the Existing Email here:

3. Input your gmail account info.

4.Click on Manual Setup, and then click Next.

5. Choose E-mail Service -> Internet E-mail POP, IMAP,  and then click Next.

 6. On the Server Information Input

Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server   
imap.gmail.com
Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server   
smtp.gmail.com

Then check the box  Require logon using secured password. Click More settings

7. Click the outgoing Server and then  select Use same settings

 8. On the Advance Tab menu  input:

Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server  
Encrypted Connection : SSL
Port: 993

Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server
Encrypted Connection TLS  
Port for TLS/STARTTLS: 587

9. Once Your Done,  click Test your Account settings  then Create  a Test Email by sending email to your own email account.

Troubleshooting:

If you can't sign in to your email client, you might see one of these errors:

"Username and password not accepted"
"Invalid credentials"
You're asked to enter your username and password over and over

Step 1: Check your password
If you have these problems or can’t sign in, first check to make sure you’re using the right password.

Step 2: Try these troubleshooting steps
Update your email client to the latest version.
Use an App Password: If you use 2-Step Verification, try signing in with an App Password.
Allow less secure apps: If you don't use 2-Step Verification, you might need to allow less secure apps to access your account.
If you recently changed your Gmail password, you might need to re-enter your Gmail account information or completely repeat your Gmail account setup on your other email client.

Solution: Change account access for less secure apps

Allowing less secure apps to access your account

Google may block sign-in attempts from some apps or devices that do not use modern security standards. Since these apps and devices are easier to break into, blocking them helps keep your account safe.

Some examples of apps that do not support the latest security standards include:

• The Mail app on your iPhone or iPad with iOS 6 or below
• The Mail app on your Windows phone preceding the 8.1 release
• Some Desktop mail clients like Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird

To help keep Google Apps users' accounts secure, we may block less secure apps from accessing Google Apps accounts. As a Google Apps user, you will see a "Password incorrect" error when trying to sign in. If this is the case, you have two options:

• Option 1: Upgrade to a more secure app that uses the most up to date security measures. All Google products, like Gmail, use the latest security measures.
• Option 2: Change your settings to allow less secure apps to access your account. We don't recommend this option because it might make it easier for someone to break into your account. If you want to allow access anyway, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the "Less secure apps" section in My Account.
  2. Next to "Access for less secure apps," select Turn on. (Note to Google Apps users: This setting is hidden if your administrator has locked less secure app account access.)

If you still can't sign in to your account, the "password incorrect" error might be caused by a different reason.

NOTE:  2 Step verification Account don't support this Outlook or Less Secure Apps

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