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10/16/2014

Top 10 features of Windows 10: A new OS or Old? http://wp.me/p3fZa8-51

Microsoft has unveiled its new OS called Windows 10 on 30th Sep 14, instead of a widely expected Windows 9. This time, Microsoft did backtracked from its earlier OS version called Windows 8 and made something similar to its previous OS version called Windows 7. Hence a first time user seeing the new OS will not feel much changes from the familiar interface of Windows 7. [ 623 more words. ]

10/15/2014

Dropbox denies it has been compromised and has issues an official statement: http://lnkd.in/dWmcYQ9

Dropbox lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!

04/30/2014

**SECURITY ADVISEMENT** “ZERO DAY” EXPLOIT http://wp.me/p3fZa8-4N

How the attack works According to Microsoft, an attacker would need to create a compromised website or take advantage of an existing compromised website that would leverage specially crafted content (such as an Adobe Flash file) to exploit the IE… [ 351 more words. ]

04/23/2014

D3 TECH TIP: Enter Windows “GOD MODE” …At Your Own Risk http://wp.me/p3fZa8-4s

GOD MODE Although its name suggests perhaps even grander capabilities, Windows enthusiasts have been excited over the discovery of a hidden “GodMode” feature that lets users access all of the operating system’s control panels from within… [ 239 more words. ]

04/22/2014

Should an SMB Outsource Their IT needs? http://wp.me/p3fZa8-4l

For the typical SMB, the decision of outsourcing their IT essentially comes down to cost. D3 Technologies wanted to take a few minutes today to address the cost benefits of outsourcing your IT, as well as the potential risk. So WHY outsource your… [ 648 more words. ]

04/20/2014

Have a Happy Easter everyone

04/16/2014

*HeartBleed Detection Tool* McAfee Releases Detection Utility http://wp.me/p3fZa8-4f

McAfee released a beta tool for detecting the HeartBleed vulnerability in OpenSSL The Heartbleed Vulnerability Many of you may have been hearing the term “Heartbleed” over the past few days and wondering what exactly that is, and why people…

04/15/2014

*CRITICAL* HeartBleed OpenSSL and LogMeIn (LMI) Vulnerability http://wp.me/p3fZa8-44

ARE YOU AT RISK?!? There has been a lot of talk about the HeartBleed vulnerability and unfortunately OpenSSL has taken a serious hit by this exploit. The commonly used remote access service of LogMeIn has been affected by this exploit leaving companies… [ 298 more words. ]

04/10/2014

3 Minute Coffee Break – Backups – Data Differentiators http://wp.me/p3fZa8-3W

Traditional backup methods such as tape, disk, and strict NAS devices are no longer sufficient. Take a 3 minute coffee break and watch this short video on backup data differentiators. Let us answer any questions you have about our turn-key business…

04/10/2014

Executive Brief: Windows XP No-Support Deadline Has Arrived http://wp.me/p3fZa8-3N

Change in inevitable. If you haven’t yet heard the dire warnings, listen up. Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP after Tuesday, April 8th. That not only means no technical support, it also means no updates, bug fixes and — more important —… [ 325 more words. ]

04/09/2014

With a halt in Windows XP updates, 'systems running unsupported software are exposed to an elevated risk to cyber-security dangers,' the DHS alerted industrial users, many of which never patch their computers anyway.

04/09/2014

ThreatCon Level 2 – Microsoft Update Released http://wp.me/p3fZa8-3K

The ThreatCon is currently at Level 2: Elevated. On April 8, Microsoft released its scheduled patch update for April 2014. This month’s update covers vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, and Publisher. Four security… [ 62 more words. ]