Beware: Is that Microsoft… or a phishing attempt?
When you get an email from Microsoft, you probably don’t think twice about opening it. Right? After all, it’s Microsoft. One of the biggest, most trusted tech companies in the world. But what if that email isn’t from Microsoft at all? Cyber criminals love...
The BEST protection against ransomware
What would you do if you arrived at work tomorrow and all your files were gone? Not just missing. But locked up. Encrypted. Held for ransom by criminals demanding a massive payout just to get them back. Maybe. That’s the reality of ransomware. And it’s getting worse....
Your business’s passwords are still too weak
Be honest. Do you still have at least one password that looks like “12345” or “password123”? If so, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean it’s OK. Despite years of warnings from IT experts (people like me), weak passwords are still everywhere. And that’s a real...
Fraud is costing businesses MILLIONS
Have you ever stopped to think how much fraud could be costing your business? It’s easy to consider fraud as a problem for big companies. The kind with thousands of employees and dedicated security teams. But that’s a dangerous assumption. Fraud is a growing threat to...
Microsoft: Criminals can access your accounts without your password
Have you ever felt like just when you’ve nailed your cybersecurity – BAM! – something new comes along to throw a spanner in the works? That’s exactly what’s happening right now. There’s a new scam doing the rounds. And it’s catching out businesses just like yours. The...
Searching in Windows 11 is about to get easier… for some
How many times have you tried searching for a file, only to forget what you called it? You know it’s there. You remember writing it, maybe even roughly when. But Windows search just stares blankly back at you. Or worse, throws up ten random web results and a document...
Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware
Ever needed to quickly convert a file, say, from a Word doc to a PDF? And found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough, right? A quick download, a fast conversion, job done. But what if I told you that one small click could secretly open...
This tiny tweak to Teams will make meetings smoother
Have you ever sat in a Teams meeting and found yourself gritting your teeth every time someone said, “next slide, please”? Me too. And if your business runs a lot of online meetings or webinars, you’ll know the frustration of clunky handovers and awkward pauses when...