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    Cyber Threats Are Growing – How Concerned Should You Be?

    by GZD Team 2 May 2025

    Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, more sophisticated, and more disruptive – and no business is too small to be targeted. From data breaches to ransomware, the risks are real. Find out why cyber security should be a priority for your business and how you can take proactive steps to stay protected.

    Tech Updates

    Are Outdated Backup Systems Putting Your Business at Risk?

    by GZD Team 21 March 2025

    Hackers are getting smarter, targeting backups to hold your data hostage. Is your backup system strong enough to protect your business? Don’t wait for a cyberattack to find out—upgrade your backup strategy now.

    Tech Updates

    Email Scam Alert: Watch Out for Corrupted Word Files

    by GZD Team 7 March 2025

    Cybercriminals have found a new way to bypass email security—using corrupted Word documents to trick you into handing over your login details. Just one click could put your entire business at risk! Don’t fall for it. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your team.

    Tech Updates

    Think twice before answering that “support call” – it might be a ransomware scam

    by GZD Team 9 January 2025

    Would your employees give an unknown caller access to your business devices? Not likely. But what if they got a Teams chat from someone posing as Microsoft support? This is what’s happening in a new ransomware scam…

    Tech Updates

    The number one threat to your business?

    by GZD Team 13 November 2024

    That’s ransomware, a cyber attack that’s fast becoming the number one threat to businesses worldwide. It’s become a top choice for cyber criminals because it’s profitable, easy to deploy, and very effective.

    Tech Updates

    Welcome to the October edition of Technology Today

    by GZD Team 29 October 2024

    Quick tech news for the busy professional! Here you will find… Don’t Be Caught Off Guard: stay safe from cyber threats. Benefits of a Modern Workplace: our new Microsoft Partner status. Tech Facts: did you know? Q & A: what everyone’s asking. Quiz Time: test your team!

    Tech Newsletter

    Ransomware threats are surging – here’s how to protect your business

    by GZD Team 1 July 2024

    After years of decline, ransomware attacks are on the rise again. And more businesses are being targeted. It’s time to protect your data. Here we explain how.

    Tech Updates

    Addressing the rise in cyber threats: what South African businesses need to know

    by GZD Team 22 March 2024

    Cyber attacks are now swifter than ever. Breakout times, which signify the duration for an intruder to navigate within your network after initial infiltration, have notably decreased from an average of 84 minutes last year to a mere 62 minutes now.

    Tech Updates

    Ransomware dilemma: To pay or not to pay?

    by GZD Team 22 February 2024

    In the face of cyber criminals providing more payment options for escaping ransomware attacks, our advice stands firm: paying only serves to empower criminal activities and offers no guarantee against future extortion, perpetuating a cycle of vulnerability and exploitation.

    Tech Updates

    Could your Zoom download actually be malware?

    by GZD Team 14 October 2022

    There are many convincing-looking sites that are designed to tempt you into downloading fake Zoom software, which cyber criminals are using to steal sensitive data. Here’s how to avoid being tricked.

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