Wi-Fi spoofing #FixPCTechTips Are you sure that’s genuine Wi-Fi? It is so convenient to be able to connect to free Wi-Fi in public places. But here’s the thing, not all of these networks are official. When you connect to a free Wi-Fi spot, you could be falling for what might seem like a safe network, […]
Is your team hiding security breaches? #FixPCTechTips It is way too easy to be tricked by online scams these days. Hackers are more aware than ever that companies are training staff to be aware of the dangers of phishing. And that’s why sometimes they look so believable. There’s nothing worse than clicking something innocently and […]
Your biggest cyber security threat #FixPCTechTips What would you say is the weakest link in your businesses cyber security? Would you believe us if we said it was someone in your own team? “People often represent the weakest link in the security chain and are chronically responsible for the failure of security systems.” – Tech […]
#FixPCTechTips Have your emails been compromised? There are lots of different ways to communicate and collaborate. But most businesses still rely heavily on email. And that’s why it’s so popular with hackers. A large majority of cyber-attacks start in your email. Here are some ways to protect your business from your own inbox. For more […]
The data security equivalent of leaving your windows open We all take great care to keep our homes secure. Yet some business owners and managers don’t have the same attitude towards their business’s data security. Which is crazy. Because there are a lot more people trying to access your business’s data, than hoping to steal […]
#FixPCTechTips Keep a look out for these malware traps We’ve been warning businesses for years that their email is the most likely place for a cyber-criminal to try to break into their IT system. But it’s not the only place. Here are some other malware scams to look out for. For more information about what […]
#FixPCTechTips Millions of smart phones are lost each year Did you know that for every 100 devices your business buys, up to 5 of them will be lost or stolen? That’s the average for companies. Isn’t it worrying? And expensive? But what’s more worrying is the loss of the sensitive data that’s stored on these […]
One of the most terrifying things that can happen to your business is a ransomware attack. This is where hackers take control of your network and encrypt all your data, making it unusable. They won’t undo the damage unless you pay a big fee – a ransom fee. The reason they can do so much […]
Your business’s 5 step plan to prepare and protect Two years ago, two-thirds of all organisations reported some type of incident relating to cyber-crime. That’s bound to be higher now because of the fraud opportunities created by the rush to Work From Home. In fact, overall the world economy loses more than $1 trillion to […]
#FixPCTechTips Could I crack your staff’s passwords? The safest passwords are long random ones, generated by a computer. But those tend to be the ones that some staff hate the most. Because they’re difficult to type in if you don’t use a password manager. The thing is – a weak password leaves your business wide […]