Cybersecurity articles
A list of all our IT business support articles under the category of Cybersecurity.
Someone Just Pasted a Client File Into ChatGPT
It's 4:40 on a Thursday. A senior associate has a client review at nine tomorrow. She's got eleven pages of file notes she hasn't read, and she's been sitting in other people's meetings since ten. She opens a browser tab, ChatGPT, the same one her nephew uses for his assignments. Select all, copy, paste. Then she types: "Summarise the key issues and flag anything that needs a decision." Four seconds later there's a clean one-page ...
Can You Name Every AI Tool Your Staff Used This Week?
Name every AI tool your people used this week. Not the ones you bought. All of them. Almost nobody can. I ask this in meetings, and the answer is usually a pause, then "Copilot, Claude...I think..." then a slightly less certain "and I think a few of them use ChatGPT." That is an fair answer, and it is nowhere near complete, which is the entire problem. This isn't a gotcha. It's the same blind spot ...
“Our People Know Not to Click”, and Other Things That Stopped Being True
"Our people know not to click." I've heard that sentence in a lot of boardrooms, and I've never once thought it was a stupid thing to say. It's usually true. The partner saying it has paid for the training, run the simulated phishing tests, and watched the click rate come down year on year. He is describing a real achievement. The problem is that it answers a question nobody is asking anymore. Because in a ...
2025 Remote Work Security: Protect Your Business in a Hybrid World
The Evolving Landscape of Remote Work Remote work has changed dramatically over the past few years. What started as a reactive response to global disruptions has now become a permanent model for many organisations and tiny businesses. If you’re running a business in today’s digital landscape, relying on outdated security practices is no longer enough. To stay protected, compliant, and competitive, your security measures must evolve alongside the threats. This article explores advanced remote work ...
Strengthen Your Security: Why Multi-Factor Authentication Matters for Small Businesses
How Vulnerable Is Your Small Business to Cyberattacks? Have you ever wondered how safe your business really is online? Recent studies show that nearly 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, often taking advantage of weak security measures. One of the most effective—and often overlooked—ways to protect your business is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). By adding an extra layer of security, MFA makes it much harder for hackers to access your accounts, even if they know your ...
How to Keep Your Gmail Account Safe in 2025: Emerging Threats and Security Tips
Why Gmail Is a Target in 2025 Gmail is one of the most widely used email platforms in the world—and that makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. Because it’s connected to other Google services like Drive, Pay, and even saved passwords, a hacked Gmail account can put all your digital assets at risk. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced, cyberattacks are getting harder to detect. AI is now being used to craft phishing ...
Free Up Space and Boost Productivity with These Top Cloud Storage Services
In today’s digital age, it’s easy to lose track of how much storage space is left on your devices. With the constant addition of photos, videos, documents, and apps, devices quickly run out of room. Cloud storage is an innovative solution—it lets you store data online, freeing up space on your device and giving you access to files from anywhere. In this post, we’ll look at the top cloud storage services that can help you ...
Scammers Can’t Fool Me (Or Can You?)
You can’t fool me. That’s what I say when I receive a scam email. I can see it coming from a mile away. I take great pride in telling Mitch in our office that he can’t trick me when he sends our regular phishing simulation email. But maybe I’m not as smart as I think I am. Because on our latest family holiday, much to my embarrassment, I was fooled. In this post, I hope ...
10 Essential Tips to Keep Your Mobile Apps Secure
Mobile apps are now vital to daily life, helping us browse the internet, connect with others, and stay productive. However, they also expose us to potential risks, including data theft and device damage by cybercriminals. Recent 2024 data from Asee reveals that over 75% of published apps contain at least one security vulnerability. This means three out of four of your favourite apps could pose a risk. To stay safe, it’s essential to be cautious ...
Malware vs Ransomware: How to Spot the Difference and Stay Safe
Understanding Malware and Ransomware: What You Need to Know Malware and ransomware are two dangerous types of software that can harm your computer or steal your data. Downloading them can have serious consequences. In 2024 alone, over 60 million new strains of malware were discovered online. That's why it's crucial to understand the difference between these threats. This guide will help you identify and protect yourself from both. What is Malware? Malware, short for "malicious ...