Tech Update: Cyber attacks hit 87% of businesses each year

Tech Update: Cyber attacks hit 87% of businesses each year

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Cyber attacks aren’t reserved for big corporations – small and medium-sized businesses are at a high risk too. And the stats are shocking. Our latest video shows how to protect your business from cyber criminals.

You may believe that cyber attacks mostly happen to big corporations… and your business is safe.

Well, think again. The …


A back up could save your business

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We all hope disasters will never happen.

But of course they can, and do. So it’s best to be prepared. That’s why a reliable backup system is one of the most important protections you can put in place.

Where do you start? Watch our latest video for some expert advice.

There are many ways your …


Backing up data saves businesses

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A technology expert has launched a new campaign to tell business owners and managers: Backing up data saves businesses.

Manchester-based IT expert John Miller of Smarter Technologies Ltd wanted to educate more business leaders, after seeing first-hand how devastating it can be when data is lost.

“There are so many ways a business can lose …


3 steps to better cloud security

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Cloud services are convenient, great for remote working and packed with cool features. But how sure are you that your information is secure? We want to tell you about 3 things you can do today to make sure your data’s as secure as possible.

First up is multi-factor authentication – you’ve probably used this with …


You need to do more to protect your data

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Businesses should be doing more to protect their customers’ personal data. That’s the view of an IT expert, who says that not enough businesses are taking strong precautions against cyber crime.

John Miller of Smarter Technologies Ltd says that a simple phishing attack against a small business could expose thousands of customers’ private information to …


3 things to look for in a password manager

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Password managers are amazing pieces of software. They make it easy for you and your staff to stick to password best practice, while saving you time. Everyone wins.

Here are three things you must look for when choosing a password manager for your business.

Password managers are amazing.

These clever applications make good security easy …


Avoid consumer password managers in your business

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Don’t use consumer password managers in your business, as it may leave you vulnerable to cyber criminals.

Password managers generate long random passwords for each application, remember the passwords and even autofill login boxes.

They’re an essential business tool – but only if the right type is used.

“This seems like a small thing, but …


The safer Android 13 is now out

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We all use our phones for a lot more than sending messages and making the occasional call.

And that means most of your staff are probably using their personal mobile for work now and then. Everyone does it.

The downside of this is it puts your business data at risk. If it can be accessed …


Tech Update: Android 13 is safer for your business

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Android 13 is here – and it’s safer for your business. The updated mobile OS comes with new features that will help your team maintain a good work/life balance – while giving you more control over safety and security. Here’s the lowdown.

Our whole lives are on our phones. And maybe that means your staff …


Most ransomware victims would pay up if attacked again

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Ransomware is one of the fastest growing cyber-crimes in the world. Last year, 37% of businesses were victim to an attack.

In case you didn’t know, a ransomware attack is where cyber criminals infiltrate your network (or device) and steal your data by encrypting it. The data is still there, but you can’t access it.…


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