Posts by D2 Solutions
6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer
At D2 Solutions, we want you to to know that one constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, get old and are retired. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. You shouldn’t use…
Read MoreHow Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection
Security awareness training tends to focus on phishing for a reason. For the past decade or two, all types of attacks have been delivered through this method. Phishing emails are used to launch ransomware, credential theft, database breaches, and more. At D2 Solutions we are here to help your company improve your Phishing Detection methods…
Read MoreDid You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect
When compared to two years ago, how many text messages do you receive from companies today? Like many people, you probably have quite a few more. At D2 Solutions, we’ve seen the trend, and realizes what risks are coming from the other side of that SMS. This is because retailers have begun bypassing bloated email…
Read MoreHow Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?
A phishing training session has been completed. Employees are also taught how to spot phishing emails. I’m glad it’s going well for you. That is until about 5-6 months later. Your company suffers a costly ransomware infection due to a click on a phishing link. Cybersecurity awareness training is important. The same information is being…
Read MoreHome Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network
There has been an increase in the number of internet-connected devices in homes. During the past decade, it has grown exponentially. A typical home now has 10.37 devices connected to the internet. PCs and mobile devices make up a little over half of those and the rest are IoT devices. IoT stands for Internet of…
Read MoreGet More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks
At D2 Solutions, we know that one of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don’t need to have it plugged in all the time because it has an internal battery. Your laptop may start out with several hours of battery life when you first buy it.…
Read More5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office
At D2 Solutions, we want you to know that “Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix of having employees both working at the office and working from home. This has become more than a buzzword and is now the reality for many companies. There was a survey…
Read MoreWhich Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?
At D2 Solutions, we know that credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches than any other type of attack. With data and business processes now largely cloud-based, a user’s password is the quickest and easiest way to conduct many different types of dangerous activities. Logging in as…
Read MoreTop 5 Mobile Device Attacks You Need to Watch Out For
At D2 Solutions, we realize that smartphones and tablets are often the preferred device for communications, web searching, and accessing many types of apps. They’re more portable and can be used from anywhere. As employees move to remote work. we’re seeing the takeover of many activities that used to be performed on traditional computers. Now,…
Read MoreSigns That Your Computer May Be Infected with Malware
At D2 Solutions we’ve found that it takes approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to regain access to their data and systems once hit with a malware attack. Malware is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of malicious code. It can include: Viruses Ransomware Spyware Trojans Adware Key loggers And…
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