Beware that “support call” – it could be a ransomware scam

Dec 13, 2024 | Tech Tip

If you get a call claiming to be from Microsoft Teams support, think twice before doing what they ask. There’s a new trend for scammers to pose as “help desk” staff, with the aim of tricking employees into letting them take over their devices. This is part of a larger...

Security alert: Attacks on business email accounts are surging

Dec 13, 2024 | Tech Tip

Email has become an essential tool for any successful business, but as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your emails are secure. It’s one of the key ways to stop your...

Can’t find what you need in Teams? This makeover will increase your business’s productivity

Dec 12, 2024 | Tech Tip

Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of chats, channels, and notifications in Microsoft Teams? Well, here’s the good news: Microsoft’s rolling out an update to help streamline things. The update will create a simpler workspace that’s easier to navigate – grouping...

Another day, another cyber attack

Dec 11, 2024 | Cybersecurity

Another day usually means another major cyber attack. In the headlines, a company was hacked, data leaked, and user information compromised. Again! Many business owners believe their business is too small to worry about being targeted. The unfortunate truth is most...

Watch Out for Google Searches – “Malvertising” Is on the Rise!  

Dec 10, 2024 | Cybersecurity

There are many types of malware. One of the most common is called “malvertising.” It crops up everywhere. Including social media sites and websites. You can also see these malicious ads on Google searches.Two things are making malvertising even more dangerous. One is...

Cyber Experts Say You Should Use These Best Practices for Event Logging

Dec 5, 2024 | Cybersecurity

Today’s businesses are no stranger to the word cybersecurity. They are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks. These come from ransomware to sophisticated phishing schemes. How do you stand ahead of these threats? A strong cybersecurity strategy is essential. One...

The Rise of AI-Assisted Fraud: How Criminals Are Using Technology to Scam You

Dec 5, 2024 | Cybersecurity

Imagine receiving a call from a loved one in distress. Their voice, unmistakably theirs, trembles with urgency as they plead for financial help. Or perhaps you stumble upon a social media profile of a charming entrepreneur with a picture-perfect life who invites you...

Security alert: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff?

Dec 5, 2024 | Tech Tip

When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks, you forget to delete their login details. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? But unused login details could be a ticking time bomb for security...

The Salt Typhoon Breach: The Telecom Hack That Shook America

Dec 4, 2024 | Cybersecurity

In the world of cybersecurity, breaches come and go, but some leave a mark so deep they alter the very fabric of national security. The Salt Typhoon cyberattack, orchestrated by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, is one of those seismic events. This hack didn’t...

Americans urged to use encrypted messaging apps after cyberattack: navigating the new cybersecurity landscape

Dec 4, 2024 | Cybersecurity

Your phone conversations and text messages are not secure. In a startling revelation, U.S. officials have recommended that Americans switch to encrypted messaging apps in the wake of an unprecedented cyberattack targeting major telecommunications providers like...