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SSL VPN: Con Te Partirò (It’s Time to Say Goodbye)

Nov 262 min read

SSL VPN: Con Te Partirò (It’s Time to Say Goodbye)

“Time to say goodbye… to outdated tech that just doesn’t make sense anymore.” If SSL VPNs were a song, they’d be a classic—once a...

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D-Link reminds us all why even small businesses need properly supported hardware

Howard Rabb

Nov 152 min read

D-Link reminds us all why even small businesses need properly supported hardware

In a move that has raised serious security concerns, D-Link recently announced it would not be issuing a security patch for a critical...

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Microsoft blames everyone else for their mistake in mislabeling Server 2025 Update

Howard Rabb

Nov 132 min read

Microsoft blames everyone else for their mistake in mislabeling Server 2025 Update

At least they didn't say "you're holding it wrong" In a turn of events that’s been equal parts frustrating and entertaining for IT admins...

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Ready to upgrade to Windows Server 2025? KB5044284 says you are whether you want it or not

Howard Rabb

Nov 52 min read

Ready to upgrade to Windows Server 2025? KB5044284 says you are whether you want it or not

A recent update has caused an unexpected and potentially disruptive issue for businesses relying on Windows Server 2022. The release of...

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How North Korean hackers infiltrated Global IT companies

Howard Rabb

Oct 283 min read

How North Korean hackers infiltrated Global IT companies

Early in 2020 when 256 Solutions was just starting on its journey (I hate how that sounds as much as you do, I'm using the word Journey...

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Why Many PCs Can’t Upgrade to Windows 11

Howard Rabb

Oct 264 min read

Why Many PCs Can’t Upgrade to Windows 11

As businesses look ahead to the October 14, 2025, end-of-support deadline for Windows 10, many are discovering that upgrading to Windows...

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Windows 10 KB5045594 fixes issue with some Multi Function Printers

Howard Rabb

Oct 243 min read

Windows 10 KB5045594 fixes issue with some Multi Function Printers

On October 22, 2024 , Microsoft released the KB5045594 preview update for Windows 10 version 22H2, aimed at resolving several issues and...

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CVE-2024-47575 - Critical Zero-Day Exploited in the wild for FortiManager

Howard Rabb

Oct 243 min read

CVE-2024-47575 - Critical Zero-Day Exploited in the wild for FortiManager

FortiManager API Vulnerability (CVE-2024-47575): Critical Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild On October 23, 2024 , Fortinet disclosed a...

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Howard Rabb

Oct 234 min read

Why Staying on Windows 10 is Risky

When Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10, it will stop providing the critical security patches, bug fixes, and feature...

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Windows 10: With 1 year to go, most businesses have no exit plan

Howard Rabb

Oct 183 min read

Windows 10: With 1 year to go, most businesses have no exit plan

Countdown to the End: Why Your Business Needs a Windows 10 Exit Plan As of a few days ago, we are exactly one year away from a critical...

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iPhone running slow? Maybe you're holding it wrong or maybe you need 10 tips to speed up your phone

Howard Rabb

Oct 43 min read

iPhone running slow? Maybe you're holding it wrong or maybe you need 10 tips to speed up your phone

How to Speed Up a Slow iPhone: Easy Fixes You Can Try Today Is your iPhone starting to feel more like a snail than the powerful device it...

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Oopsie Poopsie - Windows 11 KB5043145 update causes boot loops and blue screens

Howard Rabb

Oct 22 min read

Oopsie Poopsie - Windows 11 KB5043145 update causes boot loops and blue screens

Windows 11 Update Strikes Again: Reboot Loops and Blue Screens Galore Who has two thumbs and an RMM platform that prevented Microsoft's...

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Google Workspaces AI is vulnerable to Prompt Injection Attacks

Howard Rabb

Oct 14 min read

Google Workspaces AI is vulnerable to Prompt Injection Attacks

Understanding the Email Attack Vector in Google Workspace AI Jason Martin and Kenneth Yeung at Hidden Layer have released more details on...

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ChatGPT: How a hacker could steal your entire conversaton history

Howard Rabb

Sep 254 min read

ChatGPT: How a hacker could steal your entire conversaton history

ChatGPT Memory Vulnerability: What Hamilton Businesses Need to Know You’ve probably heard a lot about the benefits of AI tools like...

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Google Fixes High-Severity Flaw in Chrome - CVE-2024-7971

Howard Rabb

Aug 232 min read

Google Fixes High-Severity Flaw in Chrome - CVE-2024-7971

Google has recently released crucial security updates to fix a high-severity vulnerability in its Chrome browser, which has been actively...

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Howard Rabb

Aug 204 min read

Building a Cybersecurity Culture

Cybersecurity: How to Build a Strong Culture and Protect Your Hamilton Business In today's digital world, cyberattacks are a constant...

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Navigating Hardware Selection: Lessons from the Intel CPU Issue

Howard Rabb

Jul 302 min read

Navigating Hardware Selection: Lessons from the Intel CPU Issue

In recent months, Intel has faced significant challenges with its 13th and 14th generation CPUs, which have been reported to experience...

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Howard Rabb

Jul 183 min read

The NEW Microsoft Planner

Streamlining Your Business with Microsoft Planner: A Comprehensive Guide Calendars, task lists, and project planning are crucial for any...

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Google and Yahoo's DMARC Policy - Why you need email authentication now

Howard Rabb

Jul 114 min read

Google and Yahoo's DMARC Policy - Why you need email authentication now

Why your business in Hamilton needs to use DMARC It seems odd that a change made by just two companies can have such a profound effect on...

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Howard Rabb

Jul 83 min read

Fax machines are a public health threat

In every email 256 Solutions sends to one of our IT Services clients we have our names, phone number, and a little cheeky message next to...

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