• The Most Common Email Scams and Hacks

    • 13th January 2020
    • Posted by: Phil Aston
    • Category: Security
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    It’s thought that 91% of all cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. Even if ‘phishing’ isn’t a term with which you’re familiar, you’ve probably been targeted. At some stage during our working and personal lives, we all receive an email that purports to be from a source that it isn’t. Sometimes, the clues are there;

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  • Why Humans are the Weak Link in the Phishing Chain

    • 6th January 2020
    • Posted by: Phil Aston
    • Category: Security
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    Gaining access to someone’s email account is like gaining a back door into their entire digital life. Think about it; your inbox is where you receive password reset notifications, supplier invoices, confidential communication, and personal data. If a hacker manages to tap into your inbox, they can cause havoc. Fortunately, we live in a world

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  • What is Cyber Essentials and Does My Business Need It?

    • 12th December 2019
    • Posted by: Phil Aston
    • Category: Uncategorised
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    Barely a week goes by these days when we’re not hit by news of a big brand data breach. Personal data is now currency for criminals. And that means we’re all at risk of being targeted by hackers. For most of us, the threat level is relatively minor, but it’s important to be vigilant. Thankfully,

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  • 7 Cyber Security Tips You Need to Know While Travelling

    • 18th November 2019
    • Posted by: Phil Aston
    • Category: Anti Virus, Security
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    One of the best things about modern technology is that it enables us to indulge in our digital lives and work remotely, no matter where we are. Providing you have a laptop, smartphone, or tablet and a decent internet connection, the world is your digital oyster. So to speak. But, how do you keep cyber

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  • How to get the most from your team when working remotely

    • 12th November 2019
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Office 365, Technology
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    Our guide tells you everything you need to know about handling a remote workforce without any stress. From people management in a digital world to making sure you have all the right security measures in place, we’ll show you how to make what’s become a global revolution work for you

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  • What Office 365 Can Do for Your Business

    • 5th November 2019
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Office 365, Uncategorised
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    Most of us have used Microsoft Office at some stage during our working (and personal) lives. The latest incarnation of the tech giant’s suite of email, word processing, spreadsheet, and productivity tools is thought to be in use by around 155 million people every month. This begs the question: why isn’t it being used to

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  • How to Choose the Right Laptop for Business Use

    • 1st November 2019
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Technology
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    If you’re in the market for a new business laptop – be it your first or a replacement machine – you might be wondering where to turn. There are almost too many to choose from these days, such is the level of competition between manufacturers. With that in mind, here’s a super-simple guide to choosing

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  • 9 cyber threats you need to know about today

    • 21st October 2019
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    According to a 2019 report from Beaming, UK businesses are seeing an average of 146,491 attempted cyber attacks. That works out at about one attack every minute, and no company is too big or too small. Whereas hackers used to focus their efforts on huge organisations working with lots of juicy top secret information, they’re now just as interested in small businesses with just a few staff and what might be mistakenly viewed as “boring” data.

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  • Take the hassle out of arranging meetings using Office 365

    • 14th October 2019
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Office 365
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    Anyone who’s ever had to schedule meetings with multiple attendees from different organisations or departments knows all too well what a nightmare it can be. Just agreeing on a time that suits everyone can take hours or even days, especially when you’re relying on communicating over email or phone messages.

    Thankfully Microsoft have created some great time saving software that takes the guesswork and frustration out of organising meetings. And it comes as a standard part of the Microsoft Office 365 subscription, so chances are you’ve already got access to it!

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  • Mike left his mobile on the train..

    • 30th September 2019
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    A “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy is an essential document for anyone whose employees work remotely. It will help you keep your data safe and clearly explain to your staff members what’s expected of them. Get your free policy to implement into your business.

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