CrowdStrike: 8.5 million strikes and they’re out!

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On Friday July 19th, 8.5 million Window computers displayed the infamous “Blue Screen of Death”, causing global panic. Flights, online transactions, and emergency services all came to a halt. What you might not know is how common these issues really are.

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Dunham does more than you may know

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Can you name all the services the Dunham Connect offers? Even our long term clients are occasionally surprised when we tell them that we can help them with a certain problem. Maybe you don’t know we act as a one-stop shop for all your digital and hardware needs.

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What is Wi-Fi 7?

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Wi-Fi allows people to connect to the internet to talk with their friends across the globe, stream their favorite TV shows, and do a million other things. As you read this blog, most of you likely are using Wi-Fi 5 or 6. But have you heard of Wi-Fi 7? 

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Password Security

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Passwords are the least secure and most often compromised method of security. So, how can you best prevent nefarious hackers from getting your information? We’ll go over some quick and easy methods to implement that’ll help protect yourself online.

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How to prevent a ransomware attack

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With the recent ransomware attack on the City of Hamilton in the news, now is a good time to check your own business practices and ensure you are not the next victim of a cyber-attack. Here are some simple practices that can keep your organization safe.

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How to Make Sure Your Email is Safely Delivered

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Are your work emails not being delivered? If so, it could be because you have not updated your Domain Name System (DNS) with the records that tell email providers that your email is safe. Here is a brief introduction to SPF, DKIM and DMARC, and why they are important to include in your DNS records.

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Preparing Your Organization for the End of Windows 10 Support

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A significant technological shift on the horizon is the impending end of support for Windows 10.

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Google’s data collection, how it’s used, and how to manage it

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Most of us use Google to search for everything from shoes to diseases. We most often do so without thinking about what Google learns from our searches, and how that information is used.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity with Endpoint Detection and Threat Response

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How can businesses use Endpoint Detection and Threat Response (EDR) to safeguard sensitive data and systems against cybersecurity threats?

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Google is blocking your business emails for the greater good! 

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Nobody enjoys opening their email to spend the first few moments deleting and marking emails as spam. Everyone is trying their best to combat spam on a personal level. If you want to know more about what you can do, Jeremy McMaster talks about preventing your email from getting hacked in this article.  What are […]

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