Category: IT Support
Covid-19 Update
As we continue into our third week of lockdown we would like to keep you informed regarding Dufeu’s service operation and remind you of our commitment to supporting businesses at this time. Technology is more important now than ever and here at Dufeu we are dedicated to maintaining our client’s IT infrastructure, and now that […]
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Free Teams for six months – Microsoft’s solution for COVID-19
As a response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the increase in work-from-home policies, Microsoft has made their communication tool, Microsoft Teams, free for six months. There was a free version of Teams made available in 2018 but certain features were reserved for its paid version. With the Teams usage-spike in China (Since January 31, Microsoft have […]
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Think twice before connecting to any public WiFi
Saturday 9th November 2019 at 08:26, I received an email from Greg, our Manager Director asking me to write an article about cyber security. The request was timely, fifteen minutes before I was in my local barbershop, struggling to access Instagram. My barber said, ‘Connect to the WiFi’. I replied, ‘No, do you know how [...] Read more
Password policy advice for system owners
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have created some guidance for system owners responsible for determining password policy. This contains tons of helpful info and tips to help you update your approach on password policies. Password administration for system owners The NCSC have also designed a useful poster outlining the various password strategies that can [...] Read more
Windows 7 End of Life – 14th January 2020
Upgrade to Windows 10 It was January 2019, when many organisations started to think about Windows 7 End of Life and planning to upgrade or even replace Windows 7 machines with Windows 10. The thought of Windows 7 End of Life (EOL) occurring on 14th January 2020 may have seemed daunting and a long time [...] Read more
Router security guide for small businesses
As a small business owner, you may not have the time or energy to properly consider your router security or the security of your network. That could be a mistake. Small businesses are now a prime target for hackers, which is why we put this router security guide for small businesses together. It’s a fast, […]
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3 terrifying mistakes to avoid when migrating to the cloud
Its 2019 and the cloud is not new. Most businesses are either in the process of migrating to the cloud or planning a migration. Although cloud computing isn’t a new trend, mistakes can be ghastly. These mistakes are costly and may scare you or your business execs off future cloud ventures. Migrating to the cloud […]
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41% increase in internally sourced cyber threats/data leaks in 2019
Businesses need to put more stress on prevention against threats that originate from the inside. Its all too easy for an employee or even a manager to click on a link from a familiar brand or open an inconspicuous attachment. This can be devastating. Mimecast’s “The state of security 2019” report shows 41% of organisations […]
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What is phishing and how can you protect yourself/your business against it?
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information via email, typically by masquerading as a reputable company and directing users to enter personal information into fake websites or by getting the user to download a malicious attachment. Phishing emails are certainly not a new trend. The first phishing attempt was recorded in 1990, and […]
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Windows 7 End of Life
Microsoft has a life cycle for their products, and when that product reaches ‘end of life’ there are serious security implications for any business that continues to use it. In just 12 months two of Microsoft’s most popular operating systems will reach ‘end of life’ – Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. These popular […]
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