Employees Apps That Could Be A Security Risk
It’s likely a lot of the applications and software tools you’re using now are different from the ones your business used before the pandemic. That’s because we’ve all had to make big adjustments to the way we communicate and collaborate. To begin with, it may have been hit and miss. It’s possible in the first […]
Is The Way We Use Passwords Finally Changing?
Passwords are annoying for most people. If you look at the best practice password advice, it’s creating work for everyone: · Generate long random character passwords rather than using everyday words that can be guessed by cyber criminals’ automated software · Use a different password for every single application · Never write passwords down or […]
Hybrid working: Hate it or rate it?
As a business owner or manager, what are your feelings about hybrid working (a mix of working remotely and in the office)? A lot of that will depend on how well it suits your business, and your own personal preferences about having people together in real life. But also, on the tools you use for […]
Is Your Business Losing to SPAM?
Spam emails. Everyone hates them. It’s not just the emotional pain of clearing spam from your inbox. Having to do that is a real productivity killer, too. A recent report found that each one of your employees could be losing up to 80 hours each year, thanks to filtering and deleting spam emails. That’s a […]
At last! Google Chrome’s going to block disruptive notifications
When you’re browsing it can feel like you’re being bombarded with things other people want you to see. Not only do we have to click on permissions for cookies and tracking, but now a lot of websites ask for our permission to send us notifications. And while many of these notifications are harmless – news […]
Ever wonder if your apps are spying on you? Now you can find out
It’s no secret that some applications are a little too interested in us and what we’re doing. We’ve all had this experience. You might be talking to a friend about a new product that you’d like to try. Or perhaps you’ve discussed somewhere you’d like to visit. Then the next time you go online you […]
Is your business making these cyber security mistakes?
It feels like every day we’re being warned about a new threat to our cyber security, doesn’t it? That’s for good reason. Last year, ransomware attacks alone affected 81% of US businesses. And the cost of cyber-crime is estimated to hit $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to the ‘2022 Cybersecurity Almanac’. But we’re still seeing […]
Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again
Ransomware is one of the fastest growing cyber-crimes in the world. Last year, 37% of businesses were victim to an attack. In case you didn’t know, a ransomware attack is where cyber criminals infiltrate your network (or device) and steal your data by encrypting it. The data is still there, but you can’t access it. […]
3 Easy Upgrades to Improve Your Video Call Setup
Early on in the first lockdowns in 2020, did you ever sit at your computer and think “I really like working from home”. Or were you the opposite; desperate to get back into a building and meet with other people like in the old days? Whichever was the case – and whether you feel the […]
Never Use Your Browser’s Password Manager
Microsoft is always introducing new features and services to keep your people safe online, and your data secure. As a business owner or manager, you should already know that weak or reused passwords are one of the biggest risks to data security. A new update coming soon to Microsoft Edge will give you access to […]