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Businesses are taking too long to fix vulnerabilities
Imagine you’re watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight? I wouldn’t think so. Yet this is essentially what many businesses do when they put off fixing system vulnerabilities. And it...
Employees are falling for 3x more phishing scams
Have you ever wondered how many phishing scams your employees encounter each day? The answer might be a nasty surprise. Last year, the number of employees clicking on phishing links TRIPLED – and businesses everywhere are paying the price. Before we dive into this...
Beware these common ‘malvertising’ attacks
Think about the last online ad you clicked… Did you just assume it was genuine? If you said yes, you’re not alone – and this is exactly what scammers count on. “Malvertising”, or malicious advertising, is where scammers use online ads to trick you into downloading...
Warning: Don’t ignore hardware requirements for Windows 11
So, you’ve gone ahead and upgraded to Windows 11. You’re ready to explore the fresh design and all the new features. But instead of smooth sailing, your computer slows to a crawl… random errors start popping up… and you can’t install any security updates… That’s the...
How Copilot Wave 2 can boost your business
Imagine how different your business would be without Microsoft 365’s suite of apps and tools. It’s a business essential that makes everything easier. Now imagine these apps and tools could do more. Imagine they could summarise reports, documents, and meetings. Or...
What’s your business’s view on Return to Office?
The way we work has changed massively over the past few years. The global pandemic created a huge shift towards remote working, and now businesses are divided on the right way to proceed. Some businesses are eager to bring everyone back to the office. But others are...
Outdated backup systems could leave your business vulnerable
Imagine this: Your business grinds to a halt because your critical files are locked away by scammers. And they’re demanding a ransom for their release. This is called a ransomware attack, and it’s a growing threat to businesses all around the world. Ransomware is a...
Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are rising
Business Email Compromise (BEC) has emerged as a significant threat to businesses worldwide in recent years. As of March 2025, there has been a staggering 30% increase in BEC attacks. In late February 2025, Microsoft Defender identified nearly 2 million phishing...
Microsoft’s fixing this annoying Windows 11 fault
Windows 11 has brought some great features to the table for businesses. And Microsoft’s working to make it even better. One thing I know many of us struggle with is the Windows 11 Recommendations feature in the Start menu. If you’ve ever clicked on it, expecting to...
Tech Tip: How to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11
Welcome to a new Tuesday tech tip video. In it, I will show you how to check if your device is compatible with Windows 11. With Microsoft's termination of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, it's crucial for business leaders to proactively plan for the transition...
Beware that corrupted email attachment: It could be a scam
You’re scanning your inbox and spot a critical email with a Word document attached. Maybe it’s an invoice, a message from a supplier, or even a request from a colleague. You open it without thinking twice, and you’ve been scammed just like that. This scenario is...
How to Change Your IT Service Provider: A Guide
Research from Analysis Mason shows that in 2024, nearly a quarter of small to medium-sized businesses changed their IT managed services provider (MSP). So, if you have found this article because you are concerned about the pitfalls of changing MSPs, don't worry; this...
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