Is that Microsoft email actually a phishing attack?
August 28th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Is that Microsoft email actually a phishing attack? You’re no stranger to the endless threats lurking in your email inbox. But have you ever considered that an email which seems to be from Microsoft could end up being your worst nightmare? Microsoft, the tech giant we all know and […]
Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep
June 5th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have too. And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business […]
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 […]