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Ransomware-as-a-Service has changed the IT landscape for ever.


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Find out more about the impact of this shift The most significant change Sophos has observed is a shift from bad actors who make their own bespoke ransomware and carry out their own attacks to a model in which one group builds the ransomware and t ...

Posted at 07 July 22

Warning....93% of companies have suffered a direct breach as a result of a supply chain security vulnerability.


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Any cyberattack is dangerous, but the particularly devastating ones are those on supply chain companies. These can be any supplier – digital or non-digital – of goods and services. We’ve seen several attacks on the supply chain o ...

Posted at 30 June 22

Ready to toss your aging computer out of the window due to performance issues?


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Purchasing a new computer is a big investment. Many small businesses and home PC owners end up struggling with older systems because they want to get as many years out of them as possible. Have you found yourself banging on your keyboard in frustr ...

Posted at 24 June 22

Is the free version of Microsoft Teams too restrictive and the M365 version too much?


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The shift to remote work over the last two years has caused companies to realign their digital tools. Now, many meetings default to being via video conference rather than in person, and working from home has become commonplace. Seventy-seven perce ...

Posted at 17 June 22

Just adding a second monitor to your PC can boost productivity up to 42%.


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When you see those people with two monitors, you may assume they do some specialized work that requires all that screen space, or they just really like technology. But having the additional display real estate that a second screen provides can ben ...

Posted at 16 June 22

The main cause of data breaches globally is compromised login credentials.


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Stolen login credentials are a hot commodity on the Dark Web. There’s a price for every type of account from online banking to social media. For example, hacked social media accounts will go for between $30 to $80 each. The rise in reliance ...

Posted at 10 June 22

Think you’re safe on social media hanging out with friends and family? Think again! Social phishing has become a major threat.


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Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential theft. We are very aware of it coming by email, but other types of phishing have been growing rapidly. In recent years, phishing over social media ha ...

Posted at 03 June 22

Have you been worried about your cloud storage being infected with ransomware?


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One area of cloud computing that is used widely, but often isn’t as flashy as the software side is cloud storage. Storing files in the cloud to make them easily accessible and shareable from anywhere was one of the very first uses of the cloud ...

Posted at 25 May 22

Why is security awareness so important ?


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Any business or employee can be targeted be Hackers ! Unfortunately we live in a time where Cyber Crime has become a marketable business and there are organisations on the Dark Web that offer their services to hire for anyone who wants to get ...

Posted at 20 May 22

How to survive in a time where Cyber Crime is big Business.


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The Importance of a Password Manager Most businesses unfortunately leave themselves completely vulnerable to Phishing Attacks and Cyber Crime. A Password manager will secure your passwords and can go a long way to ensure your company is prote ...

Posted at 13 May 22

How can you boost workplace productivity? Use Google Drive?


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Google Drive is more than a file-sharing platform. It allows you to streamline your work in ways you never thought were possible. Learn how it can help boost workplace productivity. Did you know that something as simple as organizing your business ...

Posted at 09 May 22

Virtual Machines, or VM, are prone to cyberattacks. How can you protect your data


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A torn-down virtual infrastructure creates risks for any business. And it can have a significant impact on how quickly you can retrieve your data and resume operations following an attack. These days, many businesses use virtualized infrastructure ...

Posted at 05 May 22

Did you know that your printer can be hacked? Don’t let it be the weakest link in your company.


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Printing devices are often overlooked when it comes to security. But the reality is, cybercriminals can hack your printer to get confidential information. Your printer is probably the last piece of computer equipment you thought needed protection ...

Posted at 28 April 22

In terms of efficiency and flexibility, VoIP beats any business phone call system. But it’s still vulnerable to cyberattacks. Setting up a firewall can protect it.


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Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency and flexibility. However, it’s not immune to cyberattacks. Discover how you can secure your VoIP ASAP. What kind of communication system are you using for your ...

Posted at 08 April 22

Is it possible to achieve seamless collaboration even in real-time?


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OneNote is a digital note-taking tool that comes with plenty of benefits for users. But what you may not have realized yet is how powerful this app can be for enhancing team collaboration.  Note-taking. This is an essential part of day-to- ...

Posted at 01 April 22

Microsoft Word is an indispensable part of most business environments. It has numerous features that can help you boost productivity.


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Microsoft Word is one of the most popular office programs in the world. It allows millions of people to complete their duties more efficiently.  Whether you’re a beginner or advanced user, you can use the software to create many differe ...

Posted at 11 March 22

Your business can benefit a lot from working with an IT provider. However, you need to avoid several key mistakes when choosing your team.


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Time spent on trying to figure out the technology you use in your business can be costly. While doing that, you can’t focus on your business needs, which can then result in poor customer satisfaction.  This is where IT providers come in ...

Posted at 04 March 22

Working from your computer or smartphone is convenient, but it can also be distracting. To maintain productivity, you should install effective Google Chrome Extensions.


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Google Chrome is arguably the most popular browser on the planet. It’s best known for allowing faster loading of websites, optimized performance, and an intuitive interface. As a result, it can help your team complete their daily duties much fa ...

Posted at 25 February 22

You may have state-of-the-art servers, but their efficiency can diminish over time. Managing them is key to optimizing your business operations.


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Numerous organizations rely on servers for various IT functions, such as applications, emails, hosting websites, and data storage.  Although many companies have turned to cloud-based services using remote data centers, many enterprises still ...

Posted at 04 February 22

11 Effective Security Measures To Bolster Your Microsoft 365 Data Protection


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Making the most of your Microsoft 365 apps requires you to adopt appropriate security measures.  Microsoft 365 is one of the best collaboration and productivity tools around. It provides users with seamless communication, scalability and supp ...

Posted at 31 January 22