Category: Cyber Security
Windows 7 End of Life – 14th January 2020
Upgrade to Windows 10 It was January 2019, when many organisations started to think about Windows 7 End of Life and planning to upgrade or even replace Windows 7 machines with Windows 10. The thought of Windows 7 End of Life (EOL) occurring on 14th January 2020 may have seemed daunting and a long time [...] Read more
Router security guide for small businesses
As a small business owner, you may not have the time or energy to properly consider your router security or the security of your network. That could be a mistake. Small businesses are now a prime target for hackers, which is why we put this router security guide for small businesses together. It’s a fast, […]
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My love/hate relationship with two-factor authentication
Ok, ok …I don’t HATE it, but it is annoying! Every time I want to sign in, firstly I must remember my username and password (with at least 12 characters, numbers, capital letters and symbols it’s so strong, not even I can remember it!). Then, what’s this?! Its asking for ANOTHER code. Now where did [...] Read more
41% increase in internally sourced cyber threats/data leaks in 2019
Businesses need to put more stress on prevention against threats that originate from the inside. Its all too easy for an employee or even a manager to click on a link from a familiar brand or open an inconspicuous attachment. This can be devastating. Mimecast’s “The state of security 2019” report shows 41% of organisations […]
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What is phishing and how can you protect yourself/your business against it?
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information via email, typically by masquerading as a reputable company and directing users to enter personal information into fake websites or by getting the user to download a malicious attachment. Phishing emails are certainly not a new trend. The first phishing attempt was recorded in 1990, and […]
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Creating Layered Protection
When it comes to securing your critical data and personally identifiable information in line with the GDPR do you think you have every angle covered? Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that your business won’t become a victim of Cyber Crime and at some stage, you may very well become another statistic, however, there are a […]
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