How many NBN HFC dropouts are too many?
NBN have recently brought its HFC (Hybrid Fibre Co-Axial) under the same standard as the FTTN (Fibre-to-the-node). This change in performance standard means a drop out, occurring more than four times in a 24 hour period would warrant a service to be investigated. The new information can be found in the operations manual under a […]
RDP to Azure AD joined PC’s
Description Troubleshooting for RDP issues on azure ad machine. How can I RDP to an Azure AD joined Windows 10 device ? Resolution On PC connecting to: Ensure the machine is azure ad joined, dsregcmd /status in powershell. Change remote desktop settings to reflect this (control panel – allow remote access to this PC). On […]
GoDaddy sees massive spike in backdoors – What to do
The discovery was first made on WordFence, a website security and monitoring system used by hosting providers. Recently, the team there discovered a backdoor, which allowed for the infection of 298 websites of which 281 were hosted on GoDaddy. What we currently know about the backdoors (infections), is they are an old 2015 SEO-poisoning tool, […]
Remove and replace Kaspersky antivirus software
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is warning over potential security risks Russian antivirus Kaspersky AV. With the continued rise in threat posed by Russia, customers are being urged to find a solution. One of the oldest antivirus software’s in the world, Kaspersky was established in 1997 and is still headquartered in Moscow. […]
Fears over computer chip shortage as a result of war in Ukraine
A major ingredient for the production of any computer chip is neon, with lasers requiring this critical component during the manufacturing process. Ukraine’s two biggest suppliers of neon support around half of global computer chip manufacturing. The result of Russia’s attacks have left these operations in limbo, with serious doubts over their future. In 2020 […]
How your Website Contact Forms are at Risk
New reports are finding malware (a form of virus) is being spread through website contact forms, the same attacks typically executed via phishing emails. This angle lets the attacker evade typical security software, which exists heavily around the email space. The idea of any type of malware, is to gain access to a device, which […]
Into selling online? Do it right with WooCommerce
WooCommerce Is the best ecommerce software available to transform your WordPress website into a fully functional online selling machine. It currently has upwards of 70 million downloads, making it the biggest ecommerce software in existence. Free and open source, there’s no annual cost while providing feature-rich options that cover your every need. Feature rich It’s free: Just […]
New .au domain names coming to Australia
Shorter and simpler domain names are coming to Australia March 24th 2022, with the introduction of the .au namespace. The new web options will be available for both email and websites, creating a cleaner look. These changes mark the biggest innovation to the web space in over 20 years, providing Australians with a greater choice […]
Major news: Acquisition of Host One
On January 1st 2022, Screwloose IT acquired web design, IT and digital marketing agency Host One. The acquisition adds new expertise, technology and services for our customers right across Australia. Located in WA, the expansion also creates extended service hours for our IT support and help desk. Specifically, customers will benefit from an additional 3 […]
Automate Powerful Email Signatures that Sell
Digital Marketing | Why Choose Us Maximise your brand presence Think about how many emails you send in a day, 20, 50, 200+? Multiply this by the total number of employees in your organisation. A powerful branding tool, your signatures are seen thousands of times a day. They’ve got plenty of space for website links, […]