Over the last month, there have been more news headlines about cyber security, as some of the UK’s largest retailers have fallen victim to hackers. Although these were very large companies (including the Co-Op and Marks & Spencer), businesses of all sizes are potential targets. We don’t know the full details of those particular attacks
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With the ever-increasing threat of cyber attacks, having robust IT security measures in place is imperative. Small and medium-sized businesses tend to outsource their IT support, due to the expertise available, and the cost-efficiencies when compared with an in-house IT team. Nowadays, you should expect that your outsourced IT support provider has services which extend
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With cyber criminals constantly looking for new ways to attack computer systems, it is important to always remain on your guard. A recent style of attack involves the use of a fake “CAPTCHA” pop-up box. You will probably be familiar with CAPTCHA – a challenge–response test which is used to determine whether the user is
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In today’s world, most of us use the Internet in our work and in our home lives and it has become second nature to jump online and browse for anything and everything. Whilst we probably know that there are associated risks, it is often easy to overlook online safety – especially when we need something
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In the age of Social Media, where a “like”, a comment, or a share can lead to new opportunities, we often forget that sites such as LinkedIn aren’t just for networking. They also provide opportunities for cybercriminals who are looking to exploit your personal and business data. Why LinkedIn (and Social Media) are targeted by
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As the cybersecurity landscape continually shifts, so too must the standards that are aimed at protecting businesses from new and growing threats. Cyber Essentials (CE) is a UK government backed scheme crafted to give businesses a clear path to a cybersecurity baseline, helping protect them from the most prolific cyberattacks. From April 2025, things are
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This month, Microsoft is rolling out the new Outlook for Windows. This update is promoted as bringing a host of new features and improvements which include Modern and Simplified Design: A cleaner, more intuitive interface to make navigation easier. Enhanced Productivity Tools: Improved calendar integration, task management and email categorisation. Intelligent Assistance: Features like AI-powered
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During 2024 there was a continued increase in cyber threats which affected businesses of all sizes, across many sectors. Attacks on large organisations make the national and international news, but small and medium sized businesses are regular targets too. Amongst the threats to be aware of, are supply chain attacks. Supply chain attacks are where
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Scareware is a cyber-attack tactic that scares people into visiting spoofed or infected websites, or downloading malicious software. Scareware can be spread through emails or can take the form of pop-up ads that appear on a user’s computer. A typical example is a warning which says that the computer or files have been infected. A
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When it comes to cyber security, one of the biggest challenges for any organisation is the “human factor”. The risk that an employee will inadvertently click on a link or open an attachment or give away login credentials – thereby letting a hacker into your system. Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility and it is crucial
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