Security Hints & Tips: Email Safety for Small Businesses
Beware of Unexpected Emails In today’s fast-paced business world, we all receive a constant flow of emailsâbank statements, order confirmations, sales promotions, and more. It’s easy to quickly skim through your inbox to keep up, but it’s crucial to remain vigilant. Cybercriminals know how to exploit full inboxes and send dangerous, unexpected emails. Unusual Scam […]
Physical 2FA Keys vs. Authenticator Apps: Which Should You Choose?
In an age where cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, two-factor authentication (2FA) has become a cornerstone of online security. By requiring a second form of verification in addition to a password, 2FA adds an extra layer of protection that can thwart many common attack vectors. Among the most popular methods of 2FA are physical […]
Crowdstrike – lessons to be learned
The Worst Cyber Event In History This July 8.5 million Microsoft devices were hit with a faulty software update – the scale of effects of the disruption caused make this event, which began on 19 July, makes it the worst cyber event in history, beating the WannaCry cyber-attack in 2017 where 300,000 computers in 150 […]
Unlocking Insights: The Benefits of Microsoft Clarity for Your Website
See exactly what your visitors are doing In today’s digital landscape, understanding user behavior on your website is crucial for driving engagement, improving user experience, and ultimately achieving your business goals. One tool that has been gaining significant traction for its powerful yet user-friendly analytics capabilities is Microsoft Clarity. Google Analytics can offer a lot […]
How to Use DMARC and DKIM to Stop Email Spoofing
Email spoofing is a deceptive practice where cybercriminals forge email headers to make messages appear as though they are coming from a trusted source. This tactic is commonly used in phishing attacks to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. However, with the right email authentication protocols, such as DMARC and […]
New Microsoft Business licenses announced
Microsoft announces new licenses Microsoft has launched new Microsoft 365 Business licences (Basic, Standard and Premium) which do not include Teams. The pricing has yet to be confirmed but is expected to be between 10% and 20% cheaper than the current licenses that do include Teams. Existing Business licenses to continue Existing Business licenses will […]
Why You Should Backup Your Cloud Files
Is your data safe and secure? If you use cloud-based Software as a Service (Saas) systems such as Microsoft Onedrive or Shareport, or Google Drive and don’t have separate backup, your business is potentially at risk. We explain below why, what the impact could be and what you can do about it. You are responsible […]
Is it time to review your email security?
Are you at risk? If you have an email address but no security to protect it, you are putting your business at risk – we explain why below, what it could mean to your business, and what you can do about it. ICO Case Study This ICO case study is a good example of what […]
Important email update that could affect your email delivery.
From 1st Feb Google and Yahoo will be enforcing certain standards, and emails that do not comply will be rejected. In order to send emails to either service you will need : – a valid SPF record – a valid DKIM record – a valid DMARC record with the policy set to at least “p=none” […]
Don’t let cyber grinches spoil Christmas!
‘Tis the season for festivities, but don’t let cyber grinches spoil the fun! đ Here’s a quick guide to fortify your digital world this Christmas: Stay Vigilant: Cyber threats love holiday distractions. Be extra cautious when your attention is elsewhere. Lock Down Everything: Secure your digital turfârouters, computers, servers, websites, IoT gadgets, and online accounts […]
