You probably don’t think twice when you see a Windows update. A quick click, a short wait and the job’s done. It’s one of those routine things that feels safe by default. After all, updates are there to protect your system, not cause problems. That’s exactly why this latest scam is catching people out. There’s […]
There’s a new type of scam doing the rounds… and this one’s a little more convincing than most. It looks like a genuine alert from Microsoft Azure Monitor. It comes from a real Microsoft domain, and it lands in your inbox without being flagged as suspicious. That’s why it’s catching people out. Azure Monitor is […]
There’s an interesting disconnect happening in the business world right now. Most IT leaders say data security is their number one concern when upgrading or modernising systems. In fact, nearly seven in ten rank it at the top of the list. Yet only around a third say they feel extremely confident they would pass their […]
Cyber attacks are no longer something that only affects large corporations. Businesses of every size are now targeted by cybercriminals looking to steal sensitive data, disrupt operations or demand ransom payments. As organisations become increasingly reliant on technology, understanding the most common cyber threats has never been more important. The good news is that while […]
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The internet most people use every day is only a small part of what actually exists online. Beneath the websites indexed by search engines like Google sits a hidden layer of the internet known as the “dark web” a place often associated with cybercrime, stolen data and anonymous activity. While the term sounds dramatic, the […]
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If phishing scams are supposed to trick people, why do so many of them still feel clumsy? For years, the answer was simple: Most scams were mass-produced. The same email, the same fake website, sent to thousands of people and hoping a few would fall for it. That approach is still around, but it’s starting […]
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When you open a browser on your phone, what do you think it knows about you? The websites you visit? Maybe your location? Possibly what you’ve searched for? The reality is, for many popular mobile browsers, it’s a lot more than that. A recent analysis looked at how popular mobile browsers handle user data, based […]
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Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated every year and for many businesses, the biggest risk is not knowing where vulnerabilities already exist within their systems. An IT security audit helps businesses identify weaknesses before cybercriminals do. It provides a clear picture of your current security posture, highlights areas of concern and helps ensure your systems, […]
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What would happen if someone got hold of one of your employees’ passwords from years ago? Not a password they’re using today. Not one they even remember. Just an old one that never got changed. Because that’s exactly how a recent, large-scale data-theft campaign worked. A recent investigation by a cyber security firm uncovered a […]
Scams aren’t what they used to be. They’re not always obvious, they’re not always clumsy, and they don’t always come with spelling mistakes or odd graphics. Today’s digital fraud is faster, smarter, and often created with the help of AI. Which means it’s becoming harder for even the most careful people to spot. And it […]
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