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    Business professional closely examining a suspicious Microsoft-branded email on a laptop screen in a modern office, representing the threat of Microsoft phishing attacks targeting business users

    Microsoft Phishing Attacks: How to Tell a Real Email From a Fake One

    Microsoft phishing attacks have become the single most common form of brand-impersonation fraud targeting businesses worldwide. New research from early 2025 found that more than a third of all brand-related phishing attempts were impersonating Microsoft. Google and Apple appeared further down the same list, with the three tech giants together accounting for more than half…
    Business professional reviewing a password manager and security policy on a laptop in a modern office, representing the need to replace weak business passwords with stronger credentials

    Weak Business Passwords Are Still Everywhere: Here Is What to Do About It

    Weak business passwords remain one of the most persistent and easily exploited vulnerabilities in business security. Despite years of awareness, research continues to show that simple, predictable credentials are still in widespread use across businesses of every size. The most common business password identified in recent research is still a straightforward number sequence. Right behind…
    Business professional looking cautiously at a Microsoft login screen on a laptop showing a device code entry prompt, representing the threat of device code phishing attacks targeting Microsoft accounts

    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…
    A team of business professionals in a modern office reviewing cyber security training on a laptop, representing the importance of employee cyber security awareness in protecting business data

    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…
    Business professional looking cautiously at a suspicious email on a laptop in a modern office environment, representing the growing threat of phishing scams targeting business employees

    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…
    Business professional using a Windows 11 desktop in a modern office, looking at the Start menu with the sign out option clearly visible, representing the return of the Windows 11 sign out button in the latest update

    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…
    Business professional looking alarmed at a laptop screen locked in full screen mode showing a fake Google login page, representing the kiosk mode malware threat targeting business users

    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…
    Business owner and team members in a modern bright office setting with some staff working at desks and a video call screen showing remote colleagues, representing the return to office policy debate facing businesses today

    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…
    Business professional looking at an improved Windows 11 Start menu on a desktop monitor in a modern office, representing the Windows 11 Start menu update and smarter Recommendations feature

    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…
    Business professional reviewing a data backup status dashboard on a monitor in a modern office, representing the risks of outdated backup systems and the importance of modern data protection

    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…
    Business professional looking cautiously at an email with a Word document attachment on a laptop screen in a modern office, representing the threat of corrupted email attachments used in phishing scams

    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…
    Business owner reviewing a technology budget and software spending plan on a laptop in a modern office, representing the challenge of IT budget pressure and making smart technology decisions

    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…