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Watch out: Scammers are clogging up LinkedIn comments with fake "account restricted" warnings
If you’ve been on LinkedIn lately and spotted a comment on your post (or someone else's) claiming your account is about to be suspended, don't lose your cool. It’s almost certainly a scam. Phishing scammers have started a new trend where they post official-looking replies to comments. They’ll tell you that you’ve "engaged in activities that don't comply with policies" and that your account is "temporarily restricted" until you click a link to appeal. Don't fall for the "bot"
Dalton Dullaghan
3 days ago2 min read


Instagram Password Reset?
Got an Instagram password reset email out of the blue? Here’s the lowdown. If you’ve glanced at your inbox lately and seen a random email from Instagram asking if you want to reset your password, you’re definitely not the only one. Loads of people across the UK and beyond have been getting these over the last week. The email usually looks something like this: “Hi [Username], we got a request to reset your Instagram password. If you ignore this message, your password won't be
Dalton Dullaghan
3 days ago2 min read


Zero Trust - Explained
“Zero Trust” sounds dramatic. It’s actually pretty simple. Zero Trust doesn’t mean you don’t trust your employees. It means your systems don’t automatically trust anything just because:• it’s inside your network• it logged in once• it “worked fine yesterday” Instead, Zero Trust asks: Who are you? Are you allowed to access this thing? Are you doing it from a safe device and location? Every time. Quietly. In the background. Think of it like: Not a locked front door……but indiv
Dalton Dullaghan
Jan 91 min read


December Change Freeze
As we approach the end of the year, we want to ensure stability and minimise any risk of service disruption during the holiday period. To support this, our annual December Change Freeze will be in effect from December 5th through January 2nd 2026. What This Means During the change freeze window: No non-critical or planned changes will be made to your environment. Infrastructure upgrades, new deployments, system migrations, and major configuration updates will be paused. Rou
Dalton Dullaghan
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Running for Love: Why Paul Is Hitting the Streets of Dublin
Picture this: it’s October 26, 2025. The crisp Dublin autumn air carries the cheers of thousands. One man — Paul McKenna — is about to take off on his greatest race yet: not just running a marathon, but running for something far bigger than himself. Paul’s “first ever marathon” is more than a bucket-list tick — it’s a tribute, a gift, a declaration of love. See, his daughter Aoife (14) lives with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus , and in her everyday life, she displays a stren
Dalton Dullaghan
Oct 14, 20252 min read


The Windows 10 Deadline Has Arrived — What That Means Now
On 14 October 2025 , Microsoft officially ended free standard support for Windows 10 — meaning no more free security updates, software fixes, or tech support for the majority of users. If you or your organisation is still running Windows 10, this is a moment of reckoning. Here’s what you need to know — and what you can do to stay safe, compliant, and in control. What “end of support” actually means Your PC will still “work” — you can boot it, run applications, access files. B
Dalton Dullaghan
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Why DASH Is Delaying Rollout of Windows Update KB5065426
At first glance, it might seem counterintuitive that a new Microsoft security update like KB5065426 isn’t immediately pushed through to...
Dalton Dullaghan
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Passwords: entropy vs complexity (and why length wins)
We’re often told to make passwords “complex”: add capitals, numbers and symbols. That looks secure, but it isn’t the full story. What...
Dalton Dullaghan
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Which Copilot do I need?
Microsoft has a few “Copilot” options. Think of them as AI helpers that can answer questions, draft content, and speed up everyday work....
Dalton Dullaghan
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Windows EOL - Deadline Approaches
🚨 Windows 10 End of Life Is Coming — What It Really Means So, here we are again: another Windows end-of-life (EOL) deadline on the...
Dalton Dullaghan
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Windows Update - KB5053598
After careful evaluation, we have decided to postpone the deployment of the KB5053598 update. This decision is based on several known...
Dalton Dullaghan
Mar 20, 20251 min read


The Evolution of Phishing - Not just for your Inbox
Phishing scams aren’t just lurking in your email inbox anymore—they’ve leveled up, targeting Android users through fake apps that look...
Dalton Dullaghan
Feb 17, 20252 min read


The Importance of an Outsourced Managed Backup
In today’s digital landscape, data is the lifeblood of any organisation. From customer records to operational documents, businesses rely...
Dalton Dullaghan
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Protecting Your Business: Ransomware Protection Now Standard in Our Antivirus Products
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and dangerous than ever before. Among these,...
Dalton Dullaghan
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Understanding Microsoft’s End of Life for Windows 10, Office 2016, and Office 2019 in 2025
As we step into 2025, it’s important to stay on top of technology updates and lifecycle changes. Microsoft has officially announced the...
Dalton Dullaghan
Jan 7, 20253 min read


Backup, RTO and RPO
When we speak about the stages of Information Security and Disaster Recovery, it’s easy to confuse different stages without proper...
Dalton Dullaghan
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Why Your Company Needs an AI Usage Policy
In today’s fast-paced business environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way companies operate. From...
Dalton Dullaghan
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Change Freeze - Christmas 2024
As the holiday season approaches, it’s essential for service providers and clients to recognise the importance of a change freeze...
Dalton Dullaghan
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Printer Not Working? Beware of Scam Help
Anyone who has ever used a printer likely has had a frustrating experience at some point. There always seems to be some kind of issue...
Dalton Dullaghan
Dec 9, 20242 min read


2024 - What came online in DASH during 2024
Strengthening Cyber Resilience in 2024: Enhancing Security for Our Clients In 2024, we took significant strides to bolster the cyber...
Dalton Dullaghan
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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