With the introduction of GDPR comes a whole new set of challenges that all businesses must face. Data protection has always been high on the list of priorities for our clients but is now more critical than ever. With such a variety of clients in many sectors, we must offer a range of solutions that […]
Tag Archives: IT Security
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Mar
Mar
Security Alerts With each passing month there seems to be another story of a company who got hacked, some piece of ransomware that is making the rounds or even news of a colleague whose laptop got infected by a virus. When you are busy with your business the last thing you should be concerned about […]
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Feb
Feb
In a previous article we looked at how the modern enterprise meant that workers were now used to working remotely and using mobile technology to enable them to do so. Using smartphones, laptops and tablets as part of their day to day activities and moving from one to the other with ease. While this remote […]
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Dec
Dec
The modern office looks a lot different than it did the last time a law was passed on data protection. We now use more mobile devices in our work and personal life. Company data is no longer just stored with the walls of an office as we move towards storage in the cloud. With […]
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Nov
Nov
In recent times phishing attacks have become more prevalent and sophisticated. Cyber criminals are learning more refined ways to prey upon people which is resulting in quite a few successful attacks. In particular, they’ve taken advantage of the malware-as-a-service offerings on the dark web in order to increase the efficiency and volume of attacks. In fact, […]
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Oct
Oct
Sophos likes to make security simple for business. They have provided the top 10 “tells” you can look for to help suss out potential scams. It just doesn’t look right. Is there something a little off with a particular email message? Does it seem too good to be true? Trust your instincts. Generic salutations. Instead […]
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Oct
Oct
One of the key concerns for our clients is keeping their business data secure. Hackers, ransomware, viruses are all words that strike fear due to the threat of untold damage and the negative repercussions that can follow. European Cyber Security Month (ECSM) is an EU awareness campaign that promotes cyber security among citizens and organisations […]
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Sep
Sep
PCs and mobile devices are all at risk from malware. That is the generic term for any program, OS update, email attachment or rogue website that can cause harm to business PCs and the data stored on them. Ransomware is rapidly becoming the most prevalent form of malware. This type of threat locks away the […]
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Jul
Jul
Many businesses are moving to the cloud and their primary motivation for this move is the cost savings and flexibility it offers. However, there is another significant benefit to be gained and that is increased security for data. Protecting Data When you hold sensitive customer data you have an obligation to keep that information safe. […]
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Jun
Jun
Throughout the afternoon we have been monitoring a developing global situation with a new version of the highly publicised WannaCry attack. This major attack has struck both in the USA and Europe and is the second of such attacks in as many months causing serious disruption at major organisations in many countries. Ransomware It appears […]
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