LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts
May 4th 2023 By Matthew Phillips LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts LinkedIn, is taking action to tackle fake accounts. To combat the issue, LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople, and to find new employees, jobs and […]
Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments
April 24th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments Microsoft has been dropping hints about its next operation system, and it has got us all excited! Windows 12 could be arriving as soon as next year and we have lots of questions! What will it look like? What improvements will […]
Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams
April 19th 2023 By Matthew Phillips 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 […]
3 essential security tools for every business
April 10th 2023 By Matthew Phillips 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 […]
Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
April 6th 2023 By Matthew Phillips 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 you […]
Bot malware is a growing security threat
March 20th 2023 By Matthew Phillips 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 […]
Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security
Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?
February 27th 2023 By Matthew Phillips 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 […]
Take Action to Avoid a Devious New Phishing Scam
January 30th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Take Action to Avoid a Devious New Phishing Scam Another day, another scam. And this is a sneaky one. Cyber criminals are getting smarter. This recent malware threat is unusually smart. It impersonates a highly trusted brand name to get a foot in the door. Targets receive a convincing […]
When did you last have a health check?
January 23rd 2023 By Matthew Phillips When did you last have a health check? How’s the January health kick going? Lots of us take our health seriously – once a year, anyway – and it’s good to spend time thinking about whether you’ve been looking after yourself (and better still, doing something about it). Your doctor […]