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This is the year Windows 10 dies: How to prepare your business

by James Golden | Jan 15, 2025 | Operating System, Security

2025 is the year we say goodbye to Windows 10. In October, Microsoft will end free support for Windows 10. If you’re still using it in your business, this will have consequences for you (one of the biggest being increased vulnerability to cyber attacks). The good news...

Beware that “support call” – it’s probably a ransomware scam

by James Golden | Dec 30, 2024 | Security

If you get a call claiming to be from Microsoft Teams support, think twice before doing what they ask. There’s a new trend for scammers to pose as “help desk” staff, with the aim of tricking employees into letting them take over their devices. This is part of a larger...

Security alert: Attacks on business email accounts are surging

by James Golden | Dec 20, 2024 | Security

Email has become an essential tool for any successful business, but as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your emails are secure. It’s one of the key ways to stop your...

Security alert: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff?

by James Golden | Dec 9, 2024 | Policy, Security

When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks, you forget to delete their login details. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? Or worse, maybe it’s not even an afterthought. But unused login...

A clever new phishing scam…here’s how to protect your business

by James Golden | Nov 21, 2024 | Security

Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive. Although these platforms are usually safe,...

Is your email signature putting your business at risk?

by James Golden | Oct 22, 2024 | Security

You probably don’t give your email signature much thought. It’s there to provide your contact details and maybe boost your branding, right? But have you ever stopped to consider exactly how much information you’re giving away? It’s enough to allow someone else to...

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This is the year Windows 10 dies: How to prepare your business

Beware that “support call” – it’s probably a ransomware scam

Security alert: Attacks on business email accounts are surging

Security alert: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff?

A clever new phishing scam…here’s how to protect your business

Is your email signature putting your business at risk?

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