Adopt These IT Tips To Stay Secure Online

Cyber Security

You regularly service your car but how often do you look at your IT environment and keep that up to date and secure?

Good cyber habits help keep you safe from hackers on the internet. Let us check some easy ways to stay safe online in 2025. Continue reading

Your Employees Are Your Biggest Security Risk!

Balancing security and usability

Running a business in today’s environment means keeping your systems secure is a top priority. While you may invest in firewalls, antivirus software and regularly patch your systems, there is one area that is often overlooked: your employees. Continue reading

Protect Yourself from Malicious Online Ads (Malvertising)

Infected Systems

There are many types of malware and one of the most common is called “malvertising”. It crops up everywhere, including social media sites, websites and even on Google searches. There are two things are making malvertising even more dangerous: the first is that hackers use AI to make it very believable and the other is that it is on the rise. According to Malwarebytes in the fall of 2023, malvertising increased by 42% (month over month). It is important to inform yourself about this online threat and knowledge is the power to protect yourself, especially when it comes to malicious cybercriminals. In this blog article, we will help you understand malvertising. We will also give you tips on identifying and avoiding it. Continue reading

6 Ways to Enhance Your Email Security

Email security

Email is a fundamental communication tool for businesses and individuals alike, thus this makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. As cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication, your email security has never been more critical. Continue reading

Is Complacency Your Cybersecurity Blind Spot?

Security complacency

When it comes to cybersecurity, the biggest threats to most SMB’s is not a faceless hacker in a dark room, it is complacency. Many managers and business owners think that since nothing bad has happened yet, then nothing will! This mindset though can lead to disastrous consequences. Continue reading

Optimise Your M365 Setup

Microsoft 365 (aka M365) is a powerful suite of tools. It enhances both business and personal productivity and collaboration. This is especially true for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). To get the most out of M365, it is important to optimise it, otherwise you may only be using a fraction of the power you have. Continue reading

Common Mobile Malware Traps

Smart Phone Security

For most people their smartphone is their digital wallet, communication hub and personal assistant all rolled into one portable device. It is packed with sensitive data, ranging from financial information to personal photos. This make phone a prime target for cybercriminals but mobile malware is often overlooked as people focus on securing their laptops or desktops. Continue reading

Never Email These Confidential Details

Confidential information

Email is a fantastic tool for communication as it is quick, easy and allows you to connect with clients, colleagues and partners with just a few clicks. But as convenient as it is, email is not always the safest place for certain types of sensitive information. Some things should absolutely stay out of your inbox. Let us go through what you should never put in an email and why. Continue reading

Is a File Really Gone When You Delete It?

Deleting a file

Do you wonder what happens when you delete a file from your computer? You probably hit the delete button to send it to the Recycle Bin, then empty the bin and think it is gone forever. But is it really? Read on to find out what is happening behind the scenes. Continue reading