Is that Microsoft email actually a phishing attack?

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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 trust, has become the most imitated brand when it comes to phishing attacks. That’s […]

Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year

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You may think that cyber attacks only happen to large corporations, not small businesses. But unfortunately, that’s not the case. According to a recent report, almost two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) suffered at least one cyber attack over the past year. That’s a staggering number, and it should serve as a wake-up call […]

Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now

Don’t be mistaken, we love Microsoft Edge (and think you will too), but lately, something has come to our attention that we wanted to share. It’s always a good idea to be aware of what your browser is doing behind the scenes. And there’s an Edge setting that you might be interested to learn about. […]

Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s security boost

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Browsing the web can be risky. It only takes one click on one bad link to put your business’s data at risk. With cyber criminals constantly targeting businesses using automated tools, it’s important to stay one step ahead with your online security. That’s why we’re excited that Microsoft is working on a major security update […]

Stop! And think, before you act on that email

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How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents?   Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you’ve fallen victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack. A BEC […]

Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

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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 data. MFA is essential for keeping your data secure. It adds an extra layer of security to your […]

Bot malware is a growing security threat

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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 security risk you need to defend your business against. Malware bots are particularly […]

Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security

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Our phones are a goldmine of private information. Just think of all the financial details, personal messages, banking apps, photos and contact information that live behind that little glass screen. And if your team use phones for work, they’ll often have access straight into company systems – email, contact lists, network access, file systems. So if […]