Passwords could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Passkeys. If you hate passwords, our latest tech update will make your day…
New Study Reveals Younger Employees as Potential Cyber Security Risks
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but what happens when it’s a young pup that needs training? New research on people under 40 has revealed a scary attitude towards cyber security.
That long password isn’t keeping you better protected
Even passwords of 15 characters can be cracked by cyber criminals. Our latest tech update explains what to do instead.
That phishing site? Gone in 600 seconds
This latest stat we learned about phishing websites really surprised us. And it comes with good news about an enhanced way to protect your business. We give you all the details
The Danger of Clicking on Facebook Ads: A Warning for Business Owners
Facebook can be a great platform to advertise your business but criminals have a new scam that you need to be aware of. We tell you what to look out for.
FBI Warning on Beta App Downloads: A Cautionary Tale for Tech Enthusiasts
If you accidentally download a fake beta app, you could put your business at risk. Here we explain why.
Rising Phishing Attacks: What to do.
Which company has become the #1 most imitated in phishing scams? We’ll tell you more…
Understanding the Importance of ‘Secure by Design’ in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape
The nature of cybersecurity threats has evolved significantly. The days when antivirus software alone could offer adequate protection are long gone. Implementation of “Secure by Design” is crucial.
The Surging Popularity of VPNs and the Hidden Risks of Free Services
Free VPNs may seem tempting, but they could be exposing your data to cyber criminals. We tell you how to protect your business.
Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year
Cyber-attacks aren’t reserved for big corporations. We show you how to protect your business from cyber criminals.
The Growing Threat of Image-Based Phishing: What You Need to Know
You’re likely familiar with the phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” It seems that cybercriminals have taken this to heart, using it craftily to their advantage.
What is Zero-Click Malware? How Do You Fight It?
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. They pose significant risks to individuals and organisations alike. One such threat gaining prominence is zero-click malware. This insidious form of malware requires no user interaction. It can silently compromise devices and networks.
Top 7 Cybersecurity Risks of Remote Work & How to Address Them
Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent times. It provides flexibility and convenience for employees. Additionally, telecommuting reduces office costs for employers. Many also cite productivity benefits due to fewer distractions.
Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths?
In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid advancements and innovations, several myths have persisted. The internet is rife with mis-information.
7 Advantages of Adopting a Defence-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks.
Is Your Online Shopping App Invading Your Privacy?
Online shopping has become a common activity for many people. It’s convenient, easy, and allows us to buy items from the comfort of our homes. But with the rise of online shopping, there are concerns about privacy and security.
How to Use Threat Modelling to Reduce Your Cybersecurity Risk
As cyber threats continue to increase, businesses must take proactive steps. They need to protect their sensitive data and assets from cybercriminals. Threats to data security are persistent and they come from many different places.
Business Email Compromise Jumped 81% Last Year! Learn How to Fight It
Why is it important to pay particular attention to BEC attacks? Because they’ve been on the rise. BEC attacks jumped 81% in 2022, and as many as 98% of employees fail to report the threat.
Best Ways to Use ChatGPT at Your Business (Without Things Getting Out of Hand)
ChatGPT has revolutionised the way businesses interact with their customers. It has also affected how they get things done. Teams are using it for everything from emails to generating ideas for product names.
Stop! And think, before you act on that email
Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. We explain what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.
Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s security boost
We explain how Microsoft Edge is introducing some new security-boosting features to help you stay one step ahead.
What Is Push-Bombing & How Can You Prevent It?
Cloud account takeover has become a major problem for organisations. Think about how much work your company does that requires a username and password. Employees end up having to log into many different systems or cloud apps.
Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now
There’s a setting in Edge that sends the images you view online to Microsoft. We give you all the details.
Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech
Old computers and external drives can put your sensitive business data at risk.
We look at how to dispose of old computers and external drives in the safest way possible.
9 NSA Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network
In today’s world, technology is ubiquitous, and connectivity is a must. Securing your home network has become more critical than ever. A secure home network is essential for protecting your personal (and business) data from hackers.
7 Smart Ways to Secure Your Wireless Printer & Keep Your Home Network Safe
Many people worry about someone hacking their computer. But they’re not really thinking about their wireless printer getting breached. It’s a tool that most individuals use sporadically. For example, when you want to print out tax forms or mailing labels. Printers...
Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep
Have you ever received a notification on your phone while you’re sleeping, asking if it’s really you logging in?
It’s called a fatigue attack and Microsoft Authenticator’s latest feature will help to protect you.
6 Immediate Steps You Should Take If Your Netflix Account is Hacked
Netflix is one of the most popular and well-known streaming services. It has nearly 231 million subscribers around the world and has been growing for almost a decade. The platform has become an essential part of many people's daily entertainment routines. They fire up...
Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait
Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new features and updates first. Sound exciting? Yes! Worth the risk? Not quite. Our …
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Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?
Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do your bit ‘cloud’ your decision-making? 🫣 It’s true that cloud services have environmental benefits compared …
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Public Charging? Watch out for “juice jacking”
Airports, hotels, cafés and shopping centres offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Criminals have figured out how to hijack USB ports to install malware and monitoring software onto devices as they charge.
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4 Steps to Protecting your Business Data
The data security equivalent of leaving your windows open We all take great care to keep our homes secure. Yet some business owners and managers don’t have the same attitude towards their business’s data security. Which is crazy. Because there are a lot more...
LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts
LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople, and to find new employees, jobs and opportunities. But thanks to its popularity, it has seen a huge uptick in fake profiles, created by scammers for more sinister purposes. Bot-like accounts have been cropping …
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Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here’s What You Need to Know
“Continuing to use Windows 8.1 after January 10, 2023 may increase an organization’s exposure to security risks or impact its ability to meet compliance obligations.”
Here are a few facts you should know about what this retirement of Windows 8.1 means.
Why You Need to Think Twice Before Using Lensa AI and Other Self-Portrait Apps
One section from the Lensa AI Terms that users agree to states the following:
“…solely for the purposes of operating or improving Lensa, you grant us a time-limited, revocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, fully-paid, transferable, sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, create derivative works of your User Content, without any additional compensation to you…”
Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams
One of the many great things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots can be prompted to generate text that you’d never know was written by a robot. And they can keep producing it – quickly, and with minimal human intervention. So it’s no surprise that cyber criminals have been …
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Data Backup Is Not Enough, You Also Need Data Protection
Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once.
But one thing that’s changed with data backup in the last few years is security. Simply backing up data so you don’t lose it, isn’t enough anymore. Backing up has morphed into data protection.
What does this mean?
3 essential security tools for every business
Your data is one of your most valuable business assets. Keeping it safe should be one of your main priorities.
Here are three essentials that every business should put in place as a basic level of protection.
6 Steps to Effective Vulnerability Management for Your Technology
It’s estimated that about 93% of corporate networks are susceptible to hacker penetration. Assessing and managing these network weaknesses isn’t always a priority for organisations. Many suffer breaches because of poor vulnerability management.
61% of security vulnerabilities in corporate networks are over 5 years old.
How can you reduce your risk?
Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
Microsoft is planning to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly in its Outlook app for many 365 business users.
Is That Really a Text from Your CEO… or Is It a Scam?
Imagine you’re going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company is asking for your help. They’re out doing customer visits and someone else dropped the ball in providing gift cards. The CEO needs you to buy six $200 gift...
6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches)
Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for. The user often assumes that they don't need to worry about security because it's handled. This is an incorrect...
Adopt MFA Now
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds extra layers of security to your business (and your personal web accounts). What that means is you need at least two pieces of information to log in to a device or an app. Perhaps a password plus a fingerprint, and possibly an...
Smart Tips to Stop Money From Being Stolen Through Online Banking
There are many things that have changed since the invention of the internet. One of these is how we bank and access our accounts. You used to have to go into a local bank branch to make deposits and withdrawals. Now, you can take a picture of a cheque and deposit it...
Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security
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
4 Proven Ways to Mitigate the Costs of a Data Breach
No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult to completely avoid them. Approximately 83% of organisations have experienced more than one data breach. (IBM Security 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report) These...
Mobile Malware Has Increased 500% – What Should You Do?
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged by 500%. This is alarming both in scale and because many people aren’t yet protecting smartphones. For years, mobile phones have become...
Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?
Recently, the biggest ever DDoS attack was reportedly blocked. Worse still, more businesses are being targeted with criminals demanding huge ransoms
AI is making phishing scams more dangerous
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.
Have You Had Data Exposed in One of These Recent Data Breaches
There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are an unfortunate part of life. And can have costly consequences for individuals and businesses alike. Hackers can steal identities and compromise bank accounts, just...
2023 Trends in Data Privacy That Could Impact Your Compliance
Data privacy has been a growing requirement ever since the internet age began. So much personal information is flying around through computer networks. Protecting it has become a mandate. Most companies must follow HIPAA, GDPR, or another industry or locality-based...
Is your security focusing on the right things?
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.
Have you heard about the dark web… and are you scared of it?
There’s a place where the worst criminals congregate online. It’s where they sell and buy illegal things. Not just weapons and drugs – but also data stolen from businesses like yours.
Data breaches will lose you clients
If your business is the victim of a cybercrime, it’s not just money and productivity you’ll lose. It’s also reputation and trust. Here’s why.
How to spot the early signs of a data breach (and limit the fallout)
A data breach is one of the most terrifying things that can happen to your business. The financial and reputational impact can be enormous. Here’s how to spot the early signs of a breach… and what to do if you suspect a cyber-criminal is in your network.
Most business owners don’t know how to manage a security attack
If you switched on one of your business’s computers today, and saw a red screen saying it had been infected with ransomware… would you know what to do? Many business owners and managers wouldn’t. Which is scary, as the odds of being breached are going up every week....
A whaling what?
Imagine if your staff got an email they genuinely thought was from you. Asking them to pay an urgent bill for a new supplier they’d not heard of before. Is there any risk they could pay it? Because actually that email wasn’t sent by you. It’s a specific kind of...
What’s the biggest cyber security risk?
You have lots of responsibilities as the leader of your business. Driving growth is important, as is checking your staff are fulfilled and enjoying their work. Another is making sure the business is protected from predictable threats. Can you hand on heart say your...
Why your business should have a business continuity plan
Technology’s reached a point where it’s critical to virtually all businesses… but is constantly under attack. How long could your business survive without any internet access, or even your data? A day? A week? Would you still have a business in a month? In our video...
What is spoofed Wi-Fi?
Have you heard of spoofed Wi-Fi? If you ever connect to public Wi-Fi in a coffee shop or restaurant, you should be terrified of it. Our video tells you what you need to know.
Think your business is too small to be hacked? Think again!
They don’t always make the news; but cyber-attacks are a huge and ongoing risk for all businesses. Even small businesses are at risk. Because hackers use clever automated tools that hunt out any opportunity for them, anywhere. In our video, we tell you about one of...
Is your team hiding security breaches?
It’s way too easy to be tricked by an online scam these days. What would happen if a member of your team realised they had accidentally clicked a dodgy link? Our video explores how the company culture you create affects your data security.
What does a brute force attack mean for your business?
Have you heard of a brute force attack? It’s how cyber criminals break into accounts protected by weak passwords. These attacks are usually automated, making them efficient and scarily successful. Our video explains what can happen, and how to defend your business.
How strong is your firewall?
A firewall is an essential part of your business’s IT defences. Yet in our experience, most business managers and owners never think about their firewall. Here’s why it’s so important and why you must get an expert to set it up for you.
Your team are your biggest cyber security threat
Through no fault of their own, your team are the weakest link in your business’s data security. Here’s why – and what you can do about it.
Have your emails been compromised?
There are lots of different ways to communicate and collaborate. But most businesses still rely heavily on email. And that’s why it’s so popular with hackers. A large majority of cyber-attacks start in your email. Here are some ways to protect your business from your...
Keep a look out for these malware traps
We’ve been warning businesses for years that their email is the most likely place for a cyber-criminal to try to break into their IT system. But it’s not the only place. Here are some other malware scams to look out for.
Millions of smart phones are lost each year
Did you know that for every 100 devices your business buys, up to 5 of them will be lost or stolen? And that potentially means criminals accessing your data. Here’s the simple method we recommend to protect all your devices.
This one thing prevents 99% of hack attempts
Hackers are targeting all businesses, all the time. They use clever automated tools to sniff out vulnerabilities. There is good news. One security method has been shown to be 99% effective. Here’s what it is.
One bad email. That’s all it takes…
What’s the biggest threat to US businesses right now? Let us tell you – it’s cyber-crime. And you can see what a big threat it is, by understanding the one one one rule. This video explains it.
The simple security step that protects your business
Cybercrime is so big now, it's a matter of WHEN not IF your business will be affected. Strong passwords are a good line of defence. But many passwords can be cracked by automated bots. Here's something that makes your password considerably stronger, and gives your...
Uh-oh… did someone just click a bad link?
The scariest thing about being hacked, is that it only takes one member of your team, clicking one bad link, in one email for damage to be done. Here’s how to stop this happening in your business.
The biggest business crime in the UK
Criminals are targeting YOUR business right now. In fact, they’re targeting all businesses, all the time. And they can do so from the comfort of their homes. That’s what makes cyber-crime the biggest business crime in the UK. Watch this video – you won’t believe just...
The 3 scams you need to know about NOW
There are lots of cyber security scams that are targeted at businesses like yours, every single day. Here are the top 3 we believe everyone on your team should be aware of.
Can we train your staff to resist hackers?
You can have the best security setup. With the most up-to-date software. And STILL, hackers can get access to your system. How? Through your staff. Hacking isn’t just about computers. There’s also an element of social engineering. Here’s why you should invest in...
3 scary signs your business has been hacked
Hackers are very smart people. Not only can they break into your computer without you realising it, but they can also cover their tracks – so it’s almost impossible to spot they’re in. Almost. Here are 3 signs to look out for, which could indicate your business has...
Why you still need antivirus
It might seem in our modern age that you no longer need antivirus to protect your devices. Not at all – it’s the opposite. Every device that’s connected to the internet needs to be protected. Here’s why.
Cyber Security Hygiene Awareness
This is a 3-part video series introducing cyber security including an example of a basic hack, examples of threats that exist within your organisation, followed up with a summary of important information about how to keep your organisations data safe.Video 1:...
See if your business data is for sale with dark web monitoring
There’s a place online where you can buy anything illegal… guns, drugs – and business data. It’s called the dark web. And it’s where criminals buy data stolen from businesses, that they can then use to try to hack them. This week’s video tells you about a way to see...




















































