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Dates to Remember: 14th October 2025 Windows 10 Goes Out of Support April 4, 2024 – Posted in: Cyber Security, Dates to Remember, IT Support

Windows 10 goes out of support on the 14th of October 2025. Already?!! Yes. It was released in July 2015. It’ll have been out for ten years in July 2025 – and ten years is the usual lifespan of a Windows operating system. Windows 11 has been out for four years already. Bearing in mind that guidelines are to replace your laptop or computer every three to five years, by the time Windows 10 goes…

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What’s New Wednesday: A Summary of March 2024’s Patch Tuesday March 13, 2024 – Posted in: IT Support, What's New Wednesdays

The Microsoft monthly security update release is published on the second Tuesday of each month. It’s a good idea to restart your PC on the following Wednesday – today. We may well restart some of your servers overnight this week if a patch requires it. NEW THIS WEDNESDAY Yesterday’s Patch Tuesday included security updates for 60 vulnerabilities – 18 remote code execution flaws and 2 critical vulnerabilities. Overall Microsoft patched: 3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities…

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What’s New Wednesday: A Summary of February 2024’s Patch Tuesday February 14, 2024 – Posted in: Cyber Security, IT Support, News, What's New Wednesdays

The Microsoft monthly security update release is published on the second Tuesday of each month. It’s a good idea to restart your PC on the following Wednesday – today. We may well restart some of your servers overnight this week if a patch requires it. NEW THIS WEDNESDAY Yesterday’s Patch Tuesday included security updates includes fixes for security updates for 73 flaws and two actively exploited zero-days. Overall Microsoft patched: 16 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities…

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Dates to Remember: Will Your Phone Lines Still Work in Two Years? February 1, 2024 – Posted in: Comms, Dates to Remember, IT Support

In 2015 BT announced they will be turning off Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN) by 2025, meaning landlines will no longer be active. Referred two as the Big Switch Off this means that the old copper wire solutions will no longer be available, you will need to run your voice communications over an internet connection. A report by National Business Communications found that nearly 70% of businesses are still…

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Protect Yourself from Email Scams Impersonating Well-Known Companies July 7, 2023 – Posted in: Cyber Security, News

Introduction: In the digital age, email has become an integral part of our daily lives. It provides a convenient and efficient way to communicate, but it also presents opportunities for malicious actors to exploit unsuspecting users. One prevalent form of cybercrime is email scams that impersonate big companies, tricking recipients into visiting fake websites and stealing their valuable personal and financial data. In this blog, we will explore the dangers of these scams and provide…

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Protecting Your Cloud Data: Ontraq Ltd’s Solutions to Combat Cloud Phishing – Posted in: Cyber Security, News

Introduction: In today’s digital era, businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based services to store and manage their valuable data. While the benefits of cloud computing are undeniable, the rise of cyber threats, particularly cloud phishing, poses a significant risk to the security and integrity of sensitive information. Ontraq Ltd, an esteemed technology company based in Chelmsford, has emerged as a frontrunner in providing robust solutions to counteract cloud phishing attacks. In this blog post, we will…

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