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2020-02-17 08:30:42
What Can You Do about the New Phishing Threat?
Phishing attacks are on the rise – again. And attackers are trying new ways of targeting your organisation and your staff. How can you stay one step ahead? One in every 99 emails is a phishing attack, according to the Avanan Global Phish report. Frighteningly, that same report found that one in...
2020-02-12 16:17:25
The new security threats faced by every UK business
As 2020 gets well underway, the Grant McGregor team is taking the opportunity to ask: what are the security threats we need to be aware of now? Here’s our take on the security issues you should be thinking about in 2020. Facing off against the ever-changing IT security threat resembles a game of...
2020-02-03 08:30:00
Quick Guide to Office 365 Security Monitoring
For many organisations, Office 365 is their first foray into the world of cloud. That brings unique advantages – but unique challenges too. In this article, the Grant McGregor team talks you through the essentials of Office 365 security.
2020-01-20 07:30:00
Unhappy new data breach!
The new year was barely hours old, when news started leaking about a troubling new data breach – the result of a ransomware attack on a major currency exchange business. Holiday makers, foreign exchange offices and airport currency services were all thrown into disarray in the first few days of the...
2020-01-13 07:30:00
How much should IT support cost?
The old maxim that “you get what you pay for” is true in so many service professions. If you’ve ever hired graphic designers or SEO “experts”, you’ll know that they are not all created equal. While it might be less obvious in terms of IT support, it’s likely to be a much more critical relationship...
2020-01-10 16:07:00
Scottish Enterprise Reveals Closing Date for Cyber Essentials Vouchers
Since its launch in November 2018, Scottish Enterprise’s voucher scheme has helped hundreds of Scottish businesses achieve the valuable, Government-backed Cyber Essentials Certificate. The vouchers are essentially grants of up to £1,000 that allows organisations get expert assistance, tailored...
2019-12-30 07:30:42
Predictions 2020
At this time of year, it's traditional to reflect on the year that’s been and think about the year ahead. What can we do better in 2020? And what does the year have in store for us?
2019-12-20 16:28:04
How to be a savvy web user this festive season
More people are opting to do their Christmas shopping online or are tempted by the post-Christmas / Boxing Day sales, and although it is quick, easy and convenient, it is important that you are aware of fraudsters looking to take advantage of online shoppers by creating fake websites and selling...
2019-12-20 15:39:22
Season's Greetings!
The festive season is officially underway and the Grant McGregor team has been getting into the spirit! Over the weekend we had our annual Christmas Lunch. As always, this is a wonderful opportunity to get the team - from both Edinburgh and Dundee offices - together for some delicious food, a good...
