How to create secure passwords 26 May 2025 Weak passwords are one of the biggest security risks to your business. Why? Because cyber criminals are getting smarter than ever before. If they manage to crack just one password, they could gain access to your sensitive business data, financial information, or even gain control of your entire system. Cyber criminals use automated tools to […] Read More
Did you notice Incognito mode’s improved privacy? 19 May 2025 If you’ve ever used Incognito mode in Chrome, you probably know the basics: It lets you browse without saving your history, cookies, or other temporary data. But was it ever truly private? Not entirely… Until recently, if you copied something from an Incognito tab, like text, an image, or a web address, Windows could still […] Read More
Copilot could soon auto-open in Microsoft Edge 12 May 2025 Microsoft is really leaning into AI lately. And its latest idea is to make Copilot open automatically when you launch Microsoft Edge. Right now, if you want to use Copilot in Edge, you must click the little icon in the sidebar. No big deal. But the auto-open feature would mean Copilot is there, ready and […] Read More
Overconfident employees: Your hidden cyber security threat? 9 May 2025 You trust your team, right? They’re smart, capable, and they know better than to click on suspicious links or open unexpected attachments. They already know that phishing emails look trustworthy on purpose. To trick them into giving away sensitive data or downloading malicious software. So, they’re not the type to fall for it. At least, […] Read More
How concerned should you be about cyber attacks? 5 May 2025 Do you feel like you’re constantly hearing about cyber attacks lately? You’re not imagining things. Cyber attacks are on the rise. And they’ve overtaken other risks as the number one concern for many businesses worldwide. From ransomware and data breaches to IT disruptions that bring operations to a standstill, cyber threats are keeping business owners […] Read More
Beware these common ‘malvertising’ attacks 28 April 2025 Think about the last online ad you clicked… Did you just assume it was genuine? If you said yes, you’re not alone – and this is exactly what scammers are counting on. “Malvertising”, or malicious advertising, is where scammers use online ads to trick you into downloading malware (malicious software), sharing sensitive information like passwords, […] Read More
Businesses are taking too long to fix vulnerabilities 21 April 2025 Imagine you’re watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight? I wouldn’t think so. Yet this is essentially what many businesses do when they put off fixing vulnerabilities in their systems. And it happens a lot, with over two-thirds of businesses […] Read More
Employees are falling for 3x more phishing scams 14 April 2025 Have you ever stopped to wonder how many phishing scams your employees encounter each day? The answer might come as a nasty surprise. Last year, the number of employees clicking on phishing links TRIPLED – and businesses everywhere are paying the price. Before we dive into this situation a little more, let’s rewind a bit. […] Read More
Warning: Don’t ignore hardware requirements for Windows 11 7 April 2025 So, you’ve gone ahead and upgraded to Windows 11. You’re ready to explore the fresh design and all the new features. But instead of smooth sailing, your computer slows to a crawl… random errors start popping up… and you can’t install any security updates… That’s the nightmare faced by businesses that try to run Windows […] Read More
What’s your business’s view on Return to Office? 31 March 2025 The way we work has changed massively over the past few years, hasn’t it? The global pandemic created a huge shift towards remote working. And now businesses are divided on the right way to move forward. Some businesses are eager to bring everyone back to the office. But others are keen to keep things flexible. […] Read More
Outdated backup systems could leave your business vulnerable 26 March 2025 Imagine this: Your business grinds to a halt because your critical files are locked away by scammers. And they’re demanding a ransom for their release. This is called a ransomware attack, and it’s a growing threat to businesses all around the world. Ransomware is a type of cyber attack where criminals break into your systems […] Read More
Microsoft’s fixing this annoying Windows 11 fault 17 March 2025 Windows 11 has brought some great features to the table for businesses. And Microsoft’s working to make it even better. One thing I know many of us struggle with is the Recommendations feature in the Start menu. If you’ve ever clicked on it expecting to see something helpful, only to find suggestions that don’t make […] Read More