As a company providing small business IT support, the single biggest cyber vulnerability to your business we always see is your workforce.    You could invest millions in…

What is WannaCry and what happened? The NSA found a flaw in the windows operating system and had been exploiting it for some time to take control of remote computers.…

Ransomware, Reyptson, Leakerlocker. These are all terms for some of the most common threats to your IT systems, and where those providing managed IT services provide priceless security. Before I…

23% of people that receive phishing emails will open them What is Phishing? Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to…

3 Things that that could put you at risk from Phishing Opening attachments or clicking on links within emails that are unsolicited or unexpected, these are also called phishing emails Responding…

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As a company providing managed IT services, we have received a lot of reports of email scams recently. However, these are becoming harder to spot. Especially when the email comes…

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Keep your employees and brand reputation secure when online Social networking and other forms of communication make both our personal and business lives easier and more efficient. However, due to…

Does this look legit to you? Would you follow the link provided? The scam, also known as CEO Fraud or Executive Impersonation Fraud, as well as the Big Boss Scam.…

https://youtu.be/QUa5qleBL5s How does the phishing scam work? Fraudsters send phishing emails which appear to have originated from business owners or individuals holding senior positions. These fraud emails are convincing and…

Cybercrime There are many different types of cybercrime, with new methods constantly being used. Some of the most popular cybercrime examples include phishing, malware attacks, The Big Boss Scam, as well as…

What is Cryptowall? Trojan Cryptowall is a Trojan horse that encrypts files on the compromised computer. It then asks the user to pay to have the files decrypted. After they…

How much data do your social media profiles reveal? Social media is a big part of modern day personal and business life. Whether it’s staying in touch with friends or…

Blogs Can Put You at Risk of Identity Theft Whether blogging for personal reasons or for your business, you need to understand the risks and prevent them to ensure safe…

Excessive Fees for Phone Lines There are many forms that a premium phone line scams can come in, something that we see quite often in managed IT services. All of…

Does your business provide company mobiles to employees?  Many businesses can benefit from the use of mobile devices as this enables easier communication between staff, customers and suppliers. But no…

Internet calls such as Skype and mobile phone video calls are all very convenient and inexpensive for modern businesses. VoIP phones are becoming the standard phone system across businesses. This…

Not all instant messaging platforms use encryption. Who is reading your data? Instant messaging has replaced text messages. Especially with the capabilities of video calling and voice calling. However, there…

Spot the HMRC scams and Companies House phishing emails that could put your business at risk… HMRC scams and Companies House scams are usually distributed through phishing emails to business’…

Have you ever heard of Domain Name scams? Creating a website comes with many risks. By creating or commissioning a website, you will need to purchase a domain. By doing…

Cryptocurrency becoming increasingly popular meaning more risks… Cryptocurrency is on the rise and so is are cybercrime scams relating to it. This is particularly important for businesses looking to invest…

Learn to spot fake cheques, credit and bank card payments When taking payments in your business, you want to ensure it is legal tender. Equally, when paying for goods and…

Did you know that your call could be recorded without you knowing? This is something we see on a regular basis providing small business IT support. You can pay a…

Is every contactless purchase a safe contactless payment? Contactless cards have been around for a while now, but are we using them safely? Contactless cards use a technology called Near Field…

Ensure your staff know who is ordering what… Ordering supplies can come with its problems, with orders being wrong, things being missed or out of stock. However, it’s important you…

How often do you or your employees use online shopping? Online shopping has revolutionised the way that people shop these days, as it brings convenience, saves time and provides users…

Spot the signs of courier scams… Courier scams are mainly targeted towards individuals rather than businesses, however, it is still important to familiarise yourself with the scam, especially if you…

Can your accounts staff spot malicious invoice scams? Working in business accounts can be a risky place with the amount of cybercrime surrounding invoices, accounts and payments. Your accounts staff…

Are you and your employees using online banking safely?… Transferring money via mobile and online banking is easy and convenient in both business and personal use. However, cybercriminals take advantage…

Learn how to spot copycat websites Could you identify copycat websites? These websites are fake replicas of real government department or agency sites, with everything from the branding and logos…

Identify the signs of a trades recommendation website which may not be completely legitimate How do you know which tradesperson to contract for your business? If your business is looking…

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Avoid malicious sites and optimise your security features Could you spot a fake website? Do you implement safe internet use in your business? Secure Websites When visiting websites, ensure there…

WiFi on your mobile device whilst working can be risky. However, using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) ensures that your online activity is safe from cybercriminals intercepting your activity through…

Do you regularly work on the go and rely on WiFi hotspots? The secure use of WiFi hotspots is important for both business and personal safety. If you are working…