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Here’s another scam to add to the list. Quite sneaky, this one. There is an increase in the sophistication of cyber criminals. Recently, a malware threat has been discovered that is unusually smart. For a foot in the door, this scam impersonates a highly trusted brand name. An e-signature platform

Are you still on your January health kick? Health is something we take seriously – at least once a year – and it’s important to think about how well we take care of ourselves (and, ideally, do something about it) If you have any small problems, your doctor might recommend

Many employers may be surprised to find that Gen Z and even some Millennial employees are not tech savvy. There is a sense of shame associated with technology because of this. Snapchat, TikTok, and Minecraft may be familiar to young workers, but they may not be equipped to adapt to

January’s Technology Insider:

IT hacks to help cut your energy bill Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2023 edition of our Technology Insider newsletter. We’re all watching our energy bills going through the roof, but that doesn’t mean you should stand back and let it happen. There’s a lot you can

There are still plenty of employers who think their workers won’t do their best work unless they’re physically present in the office. Managers might be having trouble adapting to our new hybrid world, but that’s way off the mark. The flexibility of remote and hybrid working leads to big productivity

One of the most important partnerships your business will ever make is with your IT support company. Just think how reliant you and your team are on technology. When everything works as it should, it’s great. But when you’re constantly tackling big problems and small frustrations, it’s exhausting. And it

Cyber criminals target Windows!

Cyber criminals have become increasingly focused on Microsoft’s Windows due to its huge dominance in the workplace. Whether they want to access your data, disrupt your business, or hold your data for ransom, they’re looking for ways to get into your system. This year alone, tens of millions of malware

December’s Tech Insider

Can you imagine doing business in the Metaverse? Hello and welcome to the December 2022 edition of our Technology Insider newsletter. We start this month discussing the Metaverse. Imagine a massive 3D virtual space which mimics aspects of the physical world. We can all meet there at the same time,

We are heading towards the time of year when businesses start planning for the year ahead. Not the dreaded word of Christmas. This normally involves getting your forecasts for the next 12 months, but instead lets think about the decade to come. Yes the next 10 years or 120 months.

Passwords can be forgotten when?

We will soon be able to log into our online accounts using passkeys instead of traditional passwords. With more and more big names adopting the technology, this will be a major step forward for online security. Do you know when we’ll finally be able to let go of the password?

Xmas Shopping at Work?

Xmas Shopping

Are your staff, Xmas Shopping online from work? Falling for shopping scams on social media is rife, with just under 50% of those with social media accounts admitting to being duped. How do you protect your business, from the staff members doing that last minute Xmas buying? New figures show

Zoom – The New Teams?

New Teams

There’s a push for Zoom to become the new Teams Video calls come to mind when you think of Zoom. Thousands of people rely on it every day at work around the world. But Microsoft Teams is leading the way when it comes to productivity, collaboration, and workplace integration (as