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State-sponsored hackers are currently targeting UK and international organizations with VPN exploits. If your employees are using virtual private networks (VPNs) from Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Pulse Secure, you really need to patch the products and search through system logs for signs of compromise. A group of Chinese state-backed hackers known as APT5 have been attacking enterprise VPN servers using...

End of Support for Windows 7 is coming on 14 January 2020. That means your business will be vulnerable to malware and bugs, with no fixes on hand. Upgrade to Windows 10 and improve your productivity with a range of new features, designed for the modern workplace. Upgrade to Windows 10 Windows 10 gives your organization advanced security, deployment methods,...

It seems ridiculous that, in today’s day and age, we are still facing situations where we are unable to connect to the internet and, by extension, are disconnected from the rest of the world – at least it feels that way. To overcome these feelings of disconnect, we’ve found three Microsoft applications that have offline functionality and will help you...

One of the newest in-office trends we’re seeing is workplace chat apps. These tools let you schedule jobs, chat with your co-workers and even let you login on your mobile device, to name but a few functions. While there are so many benefits, there are also some aspects that can act detrimentally in your workspace. Always stay connected As mentioned,...

Are you ready to say Bye Bye to Windows 7? Microsoft has advised that as of 14th January 2020 there will no longer be any support for Windows 7. It is important to understand these changes, the impact to you, and the devices in your organization affected by it so that you can plan and budget accordingly. What does this mean...

In the last few days, Microsoft has released information about a critical vulnerability in the Windows operating system (CVE-2019-0708).  This vulnerability allows remote code execution by an attacker directly from the network using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in remote desktop services that affects older versions of Windows used by many users worldwide.  This attack may affect many computers in...

Cybersecurity in South Africa There is no doubt that in today’s digital world cybersecurity is a threat to any business. South Africa is still largely vulnerable to cybercrime, leaving it open to threats to the country’s critical information infrastructure and socio-economic development. The consequences include financial damage as well as damage to an organisation’s reputation. In South Africa, there are...

Cloud Computing for the Win Much like the vaping industry with its huge market value and accompanying cloud of cinnamon & butter popcorn smoke, some things are here to stay. One development that you might be thrilled is here to stay, is cloud computing. And it brings with it an array of benefits including increased security and reduced costs, to...

Almost as undeniable as a cup of coffee in the morning, social media has become a part of most people’s daily lives. People love sharing their personal lives and views and knowing what’s going on in the lives of others. Although a fun activity, sharing information on social media platforms can have serious consequences. With these warnings in mind, we’re...

Anyone that runs a business knows that you are constantly pulled in different directions. You’re trying not to get lost in the bustle of corporate growth and at the same time stay up to date with your technology needs. As a business, you have a few things to consider. And these can either make your job easier or ad to...

What is remote network monitoring software? Are you always on-site and able to assist with any network issues? Unfortunately, business owners today are not able to be everywhere at the same time. Remote network monitoring software gives IT staff access to your network monitoring server from anywhere. With a remote monitoring tool, you can access your network maps, sub-maps, configuration...

We have previously written about the benefits of outsourcing your IT services and this blog will focus on the benefits once again, only now with a look at how, with each year, businesses are focusing on cutting costs and improving turnover. IT support, whether in-house or not, can leave you with bumps in the road or make the journey as...