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Is this the ultimate browser for business?

There’s a new browser that keeps work and personal browsing totally separate. Here’s how it works and when it launches.
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Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year

Cyber attacks aren’t reserved for big corporations. We show you how to protect your business from cyber criminals
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Don’t Let These Outsourced IT Myths Limit Your Success

In today’s fast-paced and digitally driven world, the demands placed on the IT infrastructure of businesses like yours are ever-increasing. To meet thes...
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This is the latest trend in phishing attacks

Cyber criminals are using images embedded into emails. We’ll tell you how to protect your business from these new phishing scams.
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Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now

There’s a setting in Edge that sends the images you view online to Microsoft. We give you all the details.
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What to Look for in an Outsourced IT Partner

In today’s digital age, most businesses rely heavily on technology to streamline their operations and stay ahead of the competition. However, managing a...
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Browse with confidence: Microsoft Edge’s security boost

We explain how Microsoft Edge is introducing some new security-boosting features to help you stay one step ahead.
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Now AI can make your Teams meetings more productive

Microsoft Teams Meeting Recap will summarize your meetings and even make a list of the action points. We show you its other benefits
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Stop! And think, before you act on that email

Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. We explain what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.
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How to Successfully Leverage AI in Your Business

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help organizations like yours gain an edge in today's highly competitive business landscape by increasing efficiency,
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Is your business data at risk? Don’t take chances with old tech

Old computers and external drives can put your sensitive business data at risk. We tell you how to dispose of them in the safest way possible.
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How to Stay Ahead of AI-Powered Cybersecurity Risks

While artificial intelligence (AI) has many benefits for businesses, it has also created new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit to carry ou...
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Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep

Have you ever received a notification on your phone while you’re sleeping, asking if it’s really you logging in? It’s called a fatigue attack and Micros...
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The final curtain call for Windows 10: What you need to know

Microsoft has announced there will be no new feature updates for Windows 10 so maybe it’s time to upgrade to Windows 11. Our latest video will help you ...
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Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security f...
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Don’t Trust These Zero Trust Security Myths

In today’s threat landscape, businesses are constantly at risk of being targeted by a cyberattack. Adopting a zero trust security model could be a wise
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Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?

Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But...
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3 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Cyberattacks have become rampant and have also grown in sophistication. A simple lapse in your network security could lead to a chain of events that cou...
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Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”

Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping malls, offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in t...
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LinkedIn takes action to tackle fake accounts

LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts.
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It’s Time to Bust These 4 Ransomware Myths

In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly frequent, sophisticated and costly. With cybercriminals constantly evolving their t...
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Microsoft hints at some exciting Windows 12 developments

Windows 11 still feels like a new toy, yet we’ve already heard speculation about Windows 12 arriving as soon as next year. It’s all we can think about!
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The Best Defense Against Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a device or network, making them unusable until the victim pays the attacker a ransom....
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Criminals are exploiting AI to create more convincing scams

One of the many cool things about the new wave of Artificial Intelligence tools is their ability to sound convincingly human. AI chatbots can be prompte...
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3 essential security tools for every business

Your data is one of your most valuable business assets. Keeping it safe should be one of your main priorities.
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Microsoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier

Microsoft is planning to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) directly in its Outlook app for many 365 business users.
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Are your productivity tools actually slowing you down?

If productivity tools aren’t embedded properly within your business, tasks can actually end up taking longer than they should.
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Does Your Business Need Co-Managed IT?

When it comes to managing your business’s IT infrastructure, there are several options available. One is fully managed IT, where an IT service provider ...
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Bot malware is a growing security threat

Bot malware is a worrying new security risk. Malware bots steal whole user profiles – that’s a complete snapshot of your ID and settings.
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Don’t forget your phone when you think about cyber security

Our phones are a goldmine of private information. If they’re not as secure your other devices, they can become a gaping hole in your cyber security
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Top 4 Co-Managed IT Myths

As a business owner, you may feel that you need to choose between relying on your in-house IT staff or outsourcing technology management to an IT servic...
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Let’s start talking about AI

From Alexa to Siri, AI is already all around us, but names like ChatGPT, Dall-E and Jasper have blown up the internet. Let’s decode some of the language...
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Cyber attacks are getting bigger and smarter. Are you vulnerable?

Recently, the biggest ever DDoS attack was reportedly blocked. Worse still, more businesses are being targeted with criminals demanding huge ransoms
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Top 3 Supply Chain Risk Misconceptions

Supply chain attacks are a primary concern for businesses nowadays. With technology becoming increasingly advanced, businesses like yours must ensure th...
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Recommended Best Practices to Reduce Cyber Supply Chain Risks

What exactly is a supply chain attack and how does it impact your organization? A supply chain attack is a type of cyberattack that targets an organizat...
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AI is making phishing scams more dangerous

AI chatbots have taken the world by storm lately. But for all the fun they offer, criminals have been finding ways to use AI for more sinister purposes....
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