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Bot malware is a worrying new security risk. Malware bots steal whole user profiles – that’s a complete snapshot of your ID and settings.

Our phones are a goldmine of private information. If they’re not as secure your other devices, they can become a gaping hole in your cyber security

From Alexa to Siri, AI is already all around us, but names like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Jasper have blown up the internet. Let’s decode some of the language

Recently, the biggest ever DDoS attack was reportedly blocked. Worse still, more businesses are being targeted with criminals demanding huge ransoms

AI chatbots have taken the world by storm lately. But for all the fun they offer, criminals have been finding ways to use AI for more sinister purposes.

A new study shows that only a third of businesses place detection as their main priority, while two thirds say prevention is their primary focus.

If you employ anyone aged between 16 and 19, you need to pay special attention to the cyber security training you’re giving your team.

Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door.

Book now for an IT check-up, to get in great shape for the journey ahead? You do it for yourself and your car – now do the same for your workplace tech

Gen Z and even some Millennial employees are less tech savvy than many employers might expect. It’s an assumption that’s leading to a sense of ‘tech shame’.

Countless employers still don’t trust their people to do their best work unless they’re physically in the office.

With its huge dominance in the workplace, Microsoft’s Windows has become the prime target for cyber criminals.

Passkeys are set to take over from traditional passwords to give us a safer, more secure way of logging into our online accounts.

Almost half of people with social media accounts admit to falling for shopping scams. If your team are shopping at work, is your business protected?

Zoom is looking for a piece of the MS Teams action with the launch of a whole suite of features and services

While Windows 11 is only just celebrating its first birthday, we’re already hearing our first rumors about what Windows 12 […]

Password managers are amazing pieces of software. They make it easy for you and your staff to stick to password […]

We’re all familiar with USB. After all, we’ve been using it with our computers since 1996, and now with mobile […]

Cybercriminals have a reputation for constantly coming up with new ways to scam us into handing over login details or […]

Phishing is where someone sends you a fake email pretending to be someone else. They’re hoping you’ll click a bad […]

There are hundreds of thousands of browser extensions designed to help us to save time, be more productive, and personalize […]

Back in May, we heard there would soon be a successor to the password – the Passkey. Now, we’re hearing […]

Remote There’s no denying that Windows 11 has a lot of really cool new features. If you haven’t made the […]

Phishing scams are one of the biggest security threats to your business right now. A massive 83% of organizations said […]

Video calls have quickly become a critical communication tool. Yet too many people have a poor video call setup, with […]

Working from home. Or remote working, as it’s now called. It’s the big thing in business, isn’t it? And some […]

For the past couple of years, the tech world has been struggling with a huge shortage of chips. But it’s […]

Remote and hybrid working is now normal for a lot of people. But a recent survey has found that, despite […]

It’s likely a lot of the applications and software tools you’re using now are different from the ones your business […]

Microsoft’s decision to retire and rework an AI tool that could not only recognize our facial features but also identify […]

Most people who rely on it love Teams. There’s no disputing that. But it can be frustrating. Such as the […]

It’s no secret that some applications are a little too interested in us and what we’re doing. We’ve all had […]

Spam emails. Everyone hates them. It’s not just the emotional pain of clearing spam from your inbox. Having to do […]

When you’re browsing it can feel like you’re being bombarded with things other people want you to see. Not only […]

It feels like every day we’re being warned about a new threat to our cyber security, doesn’t it? That’s for […]

Imagine hours to get on with your most important tasks, without any interruptions from your team. It’s the dream, isn’t it?  A […]

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing cyber-crimes in the world. Last year, 37% of businesses were victims of an attack. […]

Early on in the first lockdowns in 2020, did you ever sit at your computer and think “I really like […]

No one likes passwords. Creating them. Remembering them. Typing them in. Your whole mood can change when an application you’re […]

The use of Microsoft Teams has just exploded in the last few years, and it now boasts 270 million people […]

Microsoft is always introducing new features and services to keep your people safe online, and your data secure. As a […]

As a business owner or manager, you know how important good IT is. Your business couldn’t function without it. Your […]

If you have people working remotely in your business, you’re probably used to emails flying around at all hours of […]

We all have different ways of working. Some of us prefer to have a minimal number of things displayed on […]

The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in cyber-attacks. And while many of the attacks […]

A new report has discovered that 67% of remote workers are using faulty tech when they work remotely. And often […]

It seems like we’re talking about cyber scams a lot at the moment. And now there’s another new trick you […]

The average office worker sends and receives around 121 emails every day. And while that sounds like a lot, what’s […]

While the cyber security of your business should always be a high priority, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means that businesses […]

Big Tech is always looking for ways to make our working lives better. And over the past couple of years, […]

Did you know this? Microsoft isn’t just about Windows, 365 and Xbox. It also owns THE business social media platform […]

Microsoft’s recently revealed that more than 35.7 billion malicious emails were sent to its customers last year.  Fortunately for us, […]

If you’re the kind of person who installs security updates on all of your devices as soon as they become […]

Remote working has really come of age in the last two years.  Many people have loved it, while others realized […]

In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft’s increasing its subscription prices for Microsoft 365 in March.  It’s the first big price […]

Last week there were stories that a password manager called LastPass had seen some of its customers’ master passwords compromised.  […]

There’s a major security alert that’s affecting the whole of the internet right now. Security researchers have called it one […]

Hackers are a growing threat for businesses. And they’re getting smarter by the day. Hacks used to be obvious, but […]

Working remotely with One Drive If some of your team are in the office, and some still working from home […]

Work from home: The new normal I think we’re all starting to realize now that working from home is here […]

Why you still need antivirus It might seem in our modern age, that you no longer need antivirus to protect […]

When was the last time you checked your backups? These days everyone knows the importance of backing up data. It’s […]

Just because your team are working remotely, doesn’t mean that must be a stress for you. In fact, the collaborative […]

With business technology, there’s always another upgrade. We upgrade our cell phones and tablets every few years. And our laptops […]

We’re the local data security experts. And one of the things our team prides itself on, is quickly finding ways […]

Is there one thing we can count on now with COVID-19? The situation can change in an instant. You may […]

​Cyberattacks and data breaches happen worldwide, and no one is immune. Your business needs to protect its networks and systems, […]

Many businesses and people are struggling as the COVID-19 Pandemic closes restaurants and bars, cancels events, and forces people to […]

COVID-19 has forced event cancellations, school closures, and a consideration for remote work where possible. As more companies are sending […]

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies are considering work from home options to facilitate social-distancing and keep their workforce […]

Backup Disaster Recovery is one of those things that all businesses need to have in case of disaster. Whether it’s […]

You’ve all heard the panic. Windows is cutting off support for its widely popular version 7 software. January 14, 2020 […]

Not so long ago, it would have been ridiculous to ask an employer to give you free TV, free movies, […]

Most people are aware of terms like phishing and malware, but do you know those are a part of a […]

Most people are aware of terms like phishing and malware, but did you know those are a part of a […]

No matter what industry you’re in, compliance acronyms are abundant, filling your days with both confusion and regulation. We call […]