Cyber Extortion: What is it and What’s the Risk to Your Business?
Let’s talk about a topic that’s been dominating headlines and causing many sleepless nights: cyber extortion. It’s a form of cyber crime where criminals threaten to damage your business by compromising its data and digital assets unless a ransom is paid.
How data backup and testing make a business bulletproof
Imagine you log on to your computer and find… all your data’s gone. No customer data, no project files, no financial information. To stop a situation like this destroying your business, you need a reliable safety net. Our latest guide explains how to protect your data with backups
Slow PC? Here’s how to make it faster.
Maintaining a reliable network requires staying on top of your technology setup. A frequently overlooked aspect is managing which applications launch when your business’s PCs start up. With numerous software programs wanting to auto-start, it can slow down your system and potentially introduce security risks.
Welcome to the July edition of Technology Today
Quick tech news for the busy professional! Here you will find… Digital Dread: losing your laptop. CrowdStrike: the recent outage. Microsoft: what’s new? Tech Facts: did you know? Q & A: what everyone’s asking. Quiz Time: test your team!
The CrowdStrike Outage Explained
On Friday 19 July 2024, a routine software update from CrowdStrike caused a major issue affecting an estimated 8.5 million Windows computers. Here we explain what CrowdStrike is, what went wrong with the update, how it impacted businesses, and how to protect your own business.
Stay Focused with Personalised Microsoft Teams Sounds
Ever winced at the sound of a Microsoft Teams notification disrupting your focus? You’re not alone. Good news: Microsoft has released an update that promises to make these interruptions much more bearable.
Could your Chrome Extension be filled with Malware?
Malware, or malicious software, is designed to cause damage to computers, servers, or networks. With Google Chrome holding around 65% of the global browser market share, it is a prime target for cyber-criminals who sometimes use browser extensions as their method of attack.
Save time by accessing your Android phone’s files with File Explorer
Microsoft is developing an update that will enable Windows 11 File Explorer to directly access files on your Android phone, streamlining file transfers and making them more efficient than ever. Let’s have a look at why this is significant, and how can it boost productivity for you and your team.
Windows 10 is reaching end of life: what are your options?
Windows 10 reaches its end of life next year. That means no more updates, not only for new tools and features, but for the security improvements that keep your data safe. If you’re still using Windows 10 in your business, you have four options to consider.
Protect your business from data leaks with new Microsoft Edge feature
Microsoft Edge for Business has recently introduced new data leak control features. Simply put, these features help prevent your confidential information from falling into the wrong hands. This is great news for keeping your sensitive information secure.
