6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement

6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need to be so formal. They’ll just tell staff what’s expected when it comes up and think that’s good enough. But this way of thinking can cause issues for small and mid-sized […]

6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer

6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete.  Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While older technology may still […]

How to Protect Your Online Accounts from Being Breached

How to Protect Your Online Accounts from Being Breached Stolen login credentials are a hot commodity on the Dark Web. There’s a price for every type of account from online banking to social media. For example, hacked social media accounts will go for between $30 to $80 each. The rise in reliance on cloud services […]

What You Need to Know About the Rise in Supply Chain Cyberattacks

What You Need to Know About the Rise in Supply Chain Cyberattacks Any cyberattack is dangerous, but the particularly devastating ones are those on supply chain companies. These can be any supplier – digital or non-digital – of goods and services. We’ve seen several attacks on the supply chain occur in 2021 that had wide-reaching […]

How To Choose Your VPN To Boost Protection Against Cyberattacks

How To Choose Your VPN To Boost Protection Against Cyberattacks Public networks expose your business to security threats. Switching to a VPN can greatly help in reducing those threats. Many companies rely on public networks for communication and data sharing. It allows them to cut costs and allocate their funds elsewhere.  However, it also raises […]

How Microsoft 365 Defender Can Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams

How Microsoft 365 Defender Can Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams Phishing can lose you a lot of money and expose sensitive information. Microsoft 365 Defender can dramatically mitigate this risk with several features.  Phishing attacks are a severe threat to your business. These fraudulent actions can cause your team members to accidentally share financial, […]

Cybercriminals can take advantage of various vulnerabilities in your company. Patching them up is crucial to protecting your reputation.

Cybercriminals can take advantage of various vulnerabilities in your company. Patching them up is crucial to protecting your reputation. Taking your cybersecurity seriously is essential regardless of your organisation. Otherwise, criminals can easily halt your operations.  Take the University of Sunderland as an example.  At first, it seemed like they had a standard IT issue […]

How can I protect my email from malicious attack?

How can I protect my email from malicious attack? Many IT departments or IT companies will say “you need xyz product to protect you from 123” but the vast majority of cyber attacks are the result of a phishing campaign against the company. No matter what email service you use (Office 365, Gmail or another); […]

Delivery Scam

Delivery Scam So, there’s a knock at your door and it’s a delivery driver who’s got a parcel for you. You don’t remember ordering anything but you sign for it and go inside. When you open it, you find that it’s a brand new mobile phone but you’re confused, you’ve not ordered it! Later in […]