Heads up: You need to update Windows 11 by this deadline
August 19th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Heads up: You need to update Windows 11 by this deadline Microsoft has issued an important update: If you’re using Windows 11, you need to upgrade to version 23H2 before 8th October 2024. After this, older versions will no longer receive essential security updates, putting your systems at risk. […]
Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business
July 1st 2024 By Matthew Phillips Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business Imagine waking up one morning, turning on your computer, and finding that all your important files – everything from customer data to financial records – are locked. Tight. And then a scary message pops up demanding a ransom […]
Are your employees reporting security issues fast enough… or even at all?
June 24th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Are your employees reporting security issues fast enough… or even at all? Getting your team to report security issues quickly is something that’s important for your business… but maybe something that might not have crossed your mind before. You might think that with so many security tech tools, you’re […]
Cyber-attacks: Stronger, faster and more sophisticated
March 25th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Cyber-attacks: Stronger, faster and more sophisticated A new security report has revealed some alarming trends. First off, cyber-attacks are becoming faster than ever. Breakout times (that’s the time it takes for a criminal to move within your network after first getting in) have dropped significantly. We’re talking an average […]
Which ransomware payment option is best? (Hint: none)
February 26th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Which ransomware payment option is best? (Hint: none) Picture this: Your business gets hit by a ransomware attack, and your valuable data is locked away by cyber criminals demanding a huge ransom fee. You can’t afford to pay it. But there’s a twist – just like those “buy now, […]