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SHOCK STAT: A third of business owners don’t trust their staff

SHOCK STAT: A third of business owners don’t trust their staff

Do you trust your employees with confidential information? If you do, you’ll be surprised by this stat… For a third of small and medium-sized business leaders, the answer is a resounding “no”! Maybe it’s because Jim from accounting still has his password on a Post-it...

Say goodbye to traditional passwords, say hello to Passkeys

Say goodbye to traditional passwords, say hello to Passkeys

Did you ever imagine a world where the lengthy, complicated passwords people often forget would become a thing of the past? It seems that day might be arriving sooner than we anticipated. Google has officially made Passkeys the default sign-in method for all personal...

Are you using the all-new Teams yet?

Are you using the all-new Teams yet?

Microsoft is rolling out a brand-new version of Teams, its video conference, collaboration, and chat platform. Having already switched myself, I can confirm that it is a faster and easier way to work. And we all could use a bit of that, couldn’t we? The new Teams is...

Never mind “can’t teach an old dog new tricks”…

Never mind “can’t teach an old dog new tricks”…

New research has uncovered an unexpected twist in the tale of cyber security risks – your tech-savvy younger employees may be your biggest vulnerability. Shocked? Let’s dive into the details. More than 6,500 employees across the globe were surveyed, with an almost...

That long password isn’t keeping you better protected

That long password isn’t keeping you better protected

How secure do you think your passwords are? Do you believe that longer is always better? Well, we have some news for you. It’s time for a serious talk about password security. New research has revealed a sobering truth – even passwords that are 15 characters long can...

Get ready for another game-changer from Teams

Get ready for another game-changer from Teams

Picture an AI-enhanced experience that streamlines your business communication and improves overall productivity to unprecedented levels. Sounds a little like science fiction, right? But with Microsoft’s latest announcement, this future is closer than you think....

Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now

Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now

UPDATE 6th July 2023:  Due to a backlash on the internet, Microsoft quickly removed this feature, so don't be surprised if you cannot find it.  It's still worth checking though, as they will likely reintroduce it in the future. Don’t be mistaken; we love Microsoft...

Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s Enhanced Security

Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s Enhanced Security

 Browsing the web can be risky. It only takes one click on one bad link to put your business’s data at risk. With cyber criminals constantly targeting businesses using automated tools, it’s important to stay one step ahead with your online security. That’s why we’re...

Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive

Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive

Are you tired of wasting precious time in meetings, only to leave feeling confused and disorganised? Do you struggle to keep track of all the action items and follow-up tasks that come out of these meetings? Microsoft Teams has launched a new feature which could solve...

Stop! And think, before you act on that email

Stop! And think, before you act on that email

How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents? Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you’ve fallen victim to a Business...

Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive data at risk. A new study by a data recovery specialist shows that millions of deleted files can be recovered from improperly...

10 Simple Tips for Avoiding Phishing Scams: How to Stay Safe Online

10 Simple Tips for Avoiding Phishing Scams: How to Stay Safe Online

10 Simple Tips for Avoiding Phishing Scams: How to Stay Safe Online What is Phishing? Phishing is a common online scam in which cybercriminals try to trick you into sharing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Phishers often use email or...

The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know

The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know

Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. The good news is that your computers won’t suddenly stop...

Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait  

Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait  

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new...

Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?

Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?

Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do...

Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”

Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”

Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping centres, offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Crooks have figured out how to hijack USB ports...

LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts

LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts

LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople and to find new employees, jobs and opportunities. But thanks to...

Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments

Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments

We’re fickle creatures. Windows 11 still feels like a new toy, yet we’ve already heard (reliable) speculation about Windows 12 arriving as soon as next year. And now it’s all we can think about! What will it look like? What improvements will we see? Will there be new...

Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams

Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams

One of the many cool things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots can be prompted to generate text that you’d never know was written by a robot. And they can keep producing it – quickly, and with...

3 essential security tools for every business

3 essential security tools for every business

Your data is one of your most valuable business assets. Keeping it safe should be one of your main priorities. So if you don’t have much security in place, there’s a minimum standard you should be implementing, right now. There are dozens of security solutions...

Are your productivity tools actually slowing you down?

Are your productivity tools actually slowing you down?

Productivity tools are supposed to make you more, well… productive. But if they’re not embedded properly within your business, tasks can actually end up taking longer than they should. That’s frustrating for employees and you. It wastes time, and it costs money –...

Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier

Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier

Microsoft is planning to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly in its Outlook app for many 365 business users. MFA is a vital tool to help protect your online accounts from cyber criminals. It works by generating a second, single-use passcode every time...

Bot malware is a growing security threat

Bot malware is a growing security threat

If we talk about ‘bots’ you’d be forgiven for thinking of the amazing AI chatbots that have been all over the news lately. But this isn’t a good news story. Bots are just automated programs, and bot malware is a worrying new security risk you need to defend your...

Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security

Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security

Our phones are a goldmine of private information. Just think of all the financial details, personal messages, banking apps, photos and contact information that live behind that little glass screen. And if your team use phones for work, they’ll often have access...

Let’s start talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Let’s start talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The whole world is suddenly talking about Artificial Intelligence. From Alexa in your kitchen, to Siri on your phone, artificial intelligence is already all around us, but new names like ChatGPT, Dall-E, Jasper and more feel like they’ve blown up the internet. These...

Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?

Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?

Have you ever tried to buy tickets for a huge event and found that the seller’s website has collapsed under the weight of thousands of people all trying to do the same thing at the same time? The ticket site falls over – usually temporarily – because the server is...

AI is making phishing scams more dangerous

AI is making phishing scams more dangerous

AI chatbots have taken the world by storm in recent months. We’ve been having fun asking ChatGPT questions, trying to find out how much of our jobs it can do, and even getting it to tell us jokes. But while lots of people have been having fun, cybercriminals have been...

Is your security focusing on the right things?

Is your security focusing on the right things?

To protect your home from an intruder you make sure your doors and windows are all locked and secured. You might go further: build a fence around the perimeter, perhaps even get an angry-looking dog to stand guard. But there’s no point going to all that effort if...

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