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 […]
Crisis: Your office is on fire This is something none of us wants to experience. But it does happen. There’s a small fire in your office. No-one is hurt and everyone is safe. But the damage to your workplace is unbelievable. The flames. The heat. The smoke. And of course, the huge amounts of water […]
#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 […]
You’ve heard of phishing, we’re sure. It’s where criminals send you an email, pretending to be someone else (like your bank), to try to get sensitive information from you. But what about vishing? And smishing? And whaling? These are all forms of phishing designed to steal your information, and ultimately your money. We explore each […]
There’s no better feeling than getting a new PC. Until you start it the first time and realise it’s full of software you didn’t want or need! This is called bloatware. And it will slow down your computer. Our new video shows why bloatware is on your computer, and what to do about it.
Ready to make this a wildly successful year for your business? To shake off the memories of 2020, and focus on increasing sales and profitability? Excellent. A great place to start is helping you and your team to get more done in less time. We’ve pulled together a productivity super guide, looking at setting goals, […]