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2019-10-16 15:44:40
Why Are Software Updates (or Patches) So Important?
Software updates (or patching) is familiar to us all. We’ll update the apps on our mobile phones with some regularity and the same should apply to all the software applications we use on all devices we use. Unfortunately, we find that many businesses are still using out of date or older versions of...
2019-10-07 08:59:58
Want to Get Back to Doing Your Day-Job?
“IT Support is not in my job description”
2019-09-30 08:30:50
Why Email Filtering is More Important than Ever
Email poses perhaps the greatest risk for organisations in terms of cyber security.
2019-09-16 07:30:46
EVENT: Cyber Essentials - Why It's Good For Business
It's not long now until our Cyber Essentials event on Thursday 26th September and the places are filling up quick! Click the link at the bottom of this blog to register now and ensure your place.
2019-09-09 07:30:02
The 10 Phishing Red Flags Your People Need to Know About Right Now
Phishing is the most pernicious type of cyber-attack. While you can stop some phishing attempts with your security tools, it’s almost inevitable that some will reach their intended targets. This means educating your people has to be a key plank in any phishing defence strategy.
2019-09-02 07:30:41
Calling Last Orders on Windows 7!
The Windows 7 operating system was launched by Microsoft on October 22, 2009, and there remain many people and organisations in the UK who are using it. If you’re one of them, you need to act now to upgrade before it goes out of support on January 14 next year.
2019-08-26 14:45:32
15 Quick Tips for Staying Safe Online
Staying safe online isn’t just a message we need to share with our kids. We all need to stay abreast of the latest scams and dangers so we can stay safe.
2019-08-19 13:27:26
On the Blacklist
The National Cyber Security Centre says maintaining a password blacklist is an essential part of good password security. We take a look at what should be on your blacklist and how to go about enforcing it.
2019-08-12 13:18:26
Attention: How You’re Being Researched by Cyber Criminals
We might think we know about the perils of social media: distraction from real life, difficulty switching off, anxiety, FOMO (fear of missing out) and heightened stress. But this misses perhaps the most dangerous peril: the use of the information you share by cyber criminals who want to target you.
