Device Code Phishing: How Criminals Access Microsoft Accounts Without a Password
Device code phishing is a sophisticated attack that Microsoft has recently flagged as a growing threat to businesses. What makes it particularly concerning is the central feature that sets it apart from most phishing scams: attackers do not need your password. They do not need to trick your team into typing credentials into a fake […]
Employee Cyber Security: Turn Your Team Into Your Strongest Defence
Employee cyber security is one of the most overlooked areas of business protection. Most business owners have invested in the right tools: strong passwords, firewalls, up-to-date software. However, technical defences only go so far. Research consistently shows that human behaviour remains the most common route cyber criminals use to gain access to business systems. The […]
Phishing Scams Are Tripling: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know
Phishing scams are becoming a more serious problem for businesses every year. Last year, however, the scale of the challenge jumped dramatically. The number of employees clicking on phishing links tripled compared to the previous year. That is not a gradual trend. It is a sharp acceleration, and the reasons behind it matter for every […]
Windows 11 Sign Out Button Returns: What the Latest Update Means for Your Team
The Windows 11 sign out button has been a source of frustration for many business users over recent months. Microsoft made changes to the Start menu that moved the sign out option behind an additional click, leaving teams confused and slowing down a task most people do without thinking. Microsoft has now listened to that […]
Kiosk Mode Malware: The Scam That Traps Your Browser to Steal Passwords
Kiosk mode malware is a growing threat that catches business users off guard precisely because it feels like a technical problem rather than an attack. Your browser suddenly fills the screen. The navigation bar disappears. You cannot close the window or navigate away. Then a familiar-looking Google login page appears, asking you to reset your […]
Return to Office Policy: What Every Business Owner Needs to Consider
A return to office policy has become one of the most debated workplace decisions facing business owners right now. The shift to remote working during the pandemic changed expectations on both sides. Some businesses are pushing to bring everyone back. Others are committed to flexibility. Neither position is straightforwardly right or wrong. However, the decision […]
Windows 11 Start Menu Update: Smarter Recommendations for Your Team
The Windows 11 Start menu update addresses something that has frustrated many business users since the operating system launched. The Recommendations section, which sits in the lower portion of the Start menu, was designed to save time by surfacing the files, apps, and sites you need most. For many teams, however, it has delivered suggestions […]
Outdated Backup Systems: Why Your Business Data May Not Be as Safe as You Think
Outdated backup systems are one of the most common and least discussed vulnerabilities in business IT. Most business owners know they should have backups in place. Many do. However, having a backup system and having one that will actually protect you when it matters are two very different things. Research shows that a significant number […]
Corrupted Email Attachments: The Phishing Scam Bypassing Your Security Filters
Corrupted email attachments have become the latest weapon in the phishing armoury, and they are catching businesses off guard. An employee spots an email with a Word document attached. It looks like an invoice, a delivery notice, or a message from a supplier. They open it. Seconds later, they have handed cyber criminals a route […]
IT Budget Pressure: Are You Spending on Technology for the Right Reasons?
IT budget pressure is building across businesses of all sizes. Research shows that around three quarters of businesses plan to increase their software spending in the coming year, with many expecting to raise it by between five and fifteen percent. Some of this investment is well considered. However, a significant portion is driven by something […]