Technology is a wonderful addition to every business, but what happens when the IT goes down? All those things you do now that were completely unthinkable 30 years ago have become part of your day-to-day processes. It lets you compete with big business and connect with customers from far away, boost productivity and efficiency like […]
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The Top 5 IT Security Problems for Businesses
Companies that suffer security breaches nearly always have one of these IT security problems. Is your company guilty of any of them? No Backups A shocking number of businesses are not backing up their data properly. According to market research company Clutch, 60 percent of businesses who suffer a data loss shut down within six […]
How to Securely Dispose of Old Computers
Getting new computers for your business is exciting, but what happens to the old ones? How do you securely dispose of old computers? Depending on the age, some people sell them, others throw them out. That’s the easy part. The problem is the sensitive data on them. There are passwords, account numbers, license keys, customer […]
Fake Invoice Attacks Are on the Rise – Here’s How to Spot (and Beat) Them
Businesses around the world are being struck with a cyber-attack that sends victims a fake invoice that looks real enough to fool to most employees. It’s an old scam that used to see bills faxed or mailed in, but it’s made its way into the digital world and instances are on the rise. Chances are […]
Why Do Computers Slow Down Over Time?
Remember the awe you felt when you turned on your new computer and it loaded in a flash? Your computer was the envy of your friends and you weren’t afraid to bathe in that glory. Button on, ready to go, those were the days! So why do computers slow down? After a year or two, […]
How To Stay Safe Using Social Media
People happily share their private information online, building robust libraries that can easily become a one-stop goldmine for fraudsters. Here’s our guide to hot to stay safe using social media. It’s not exactly the intention everyone has when they sign up, as the whole point of Facebook is to share your life with your friends. […]
6 Quick Security Tips To Keep Your Business Safe
The following security tips are designed to help you recognise areas of your business where you could be vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Every employee shares one inescapable flaw that is putting your business at risk. They’re human. 59% of data breaches can be traced back to something an employee did (or didn’t do), which invited a […]
Remote Working with Microsoft 365
Working from home is a big change in an already tumultuous time. Yet there’s a bright side. The quarantine could be your opportunity to reinvent how you work – for the better. Migrating to Microsoft 365 has benefits now. Plus, when you’re back to business as usual. Microsoft 365 is the cloud-based version of Microsoft […]
How to Stay Focused Working from Home
Working from home is not for everyone – we’ve all heard that said before – but many of us worldwide are now being forced to work from home. It can be challenging, especially when you have to adapt in the midst of all the other uncertainties COVID-19 has brought. These strategies can help you stay […]
5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click
A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime. Quickly spot the red flags and put phishing emails where they belong: 1. Poor spelling and […]