It’s very easy to get lulled into a false sense of security when things are working as they should. We don’t even think about them, especially those things that work in the background. Business carries on as normal so we just get on with daily tasks. IT is one of those things. Except when it…
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5 Ways to Protect Your Business from a Cyber Attack
The threat of a cyber attack is always with us, so it’s no longer enough to take a reactive approach and hope you’ll figure it out when it happens. Prevention is key, since the consequences to business can be devastating. Here are five areas to check up on and tighten where necessary: #1 Keep Firewalls…
Advanced Email Threat Protection with Office 365
Introducing Advanced Email Threat Protection with Office 365! Internet threats overshadow business communications, and get more sophisticated every day. As we rely on networked computers and the cloud, it can feel like swimming with sharks armed with only a toothpick. The recent ransomware attack that closed down so much of the NHS is a prime example…
What is Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of Malware (malicious software) which locks / encrypts data on your systems. This restricts access to your data, to gain access a ransom must be paid to the malware creator. Ransomeware infects computers / servers by via infected files, websites, download etc and often fools the users into thinking it is…