Generative AI for Business: What 90% of Businesses Are Already Doing

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Generative AI for business has moved from a topic of curiosity to a mainstream operational reality faster than most people anticipated. Nine in ten businesses are now using generative AI in some form. That is not a figure from an early-adopter community or a specialist tech sector. It reflects a broad shift across businesses of […]

Immutable Backup Storage: The Best Protection Against Ransomware for Your Business

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Immutable backup storage has become the most important line of defence for businesses facing ransomware attacks, and the urgency of having it in place has never been greater. Ransomware attacks rose by 84% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. Two thirds of businesses have experienced a ransomware […]

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

Device Code Phishing: How Criminals Access Microsoft Accounts Without a Password

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]