Is your computer and Network Security up to scratch? Regardless of whether the device has been locked, a recent vulnerability in Windows 10 has given hijackers an easy route to taking over – simply by using the digital assistant, Cortana, to execute commands. If you’re running Windows 10, you may want your IT Support personnel to tighten up the… Continue reading Windows 10 Vulnerability Allows Hijack, Even When Locked!
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What Is Ransomware And How Do You Avoid It?
Ransomware isn’t exactly a new threat, and it continues to grow over recent years as a means for cyber criminals to extort individuals or businesses by way of locking down their devices and – you guessed it – essentially demanding a ransom for it to be unlocked. With reports of ransomware being more widespread as… Continue reading What Is Ransomware And How Do You Avoid It?
The Top 3 Security Threats To Your E-Commerce Website
In 2016 alone online sales totalled in the region of over 150 billion euros, and more and more businesses are processing sales through online platforms so, as you can imagine, this figure is set to increase each year. But as the e-commerce population rises, and with it the level of spending online, so does the… Continue reading The Top 3 Security Threats To Your E-Commerce Website
What Is A Firewall and Why Do You Need One?
It’s quite likely that you have, or have used or have been recommended to use a firewall as part of your IT Network Security. But often times they are simply tacked on to your overall package without you truly knowing why you require one and what it actually does to protect your computer. To put it… Continue reading What Is A Firewall and Why Do You Need One?
Why You Should Be Using A VPN
Even with GDPR tightening the reins on personal data collecting and processing, you still have to ask yourself how much of your personal life is transmitted over the internet almost passively. If you want to take your online privacy to the next level, you should consider using a virtual private network (VPN), which gives you… Continue reading Why You Should Be Using A VPN
Are You Using Encryption?
If you’re not utilising any encryption procedures in your overall network security, can your internet connection be tapped like a telephone line? In a nutshell (although it’s never that simple); Yes! If you’re using a wireless network to connect to the internet and browse or perform any other daily tasks, other devices in the vicinity that… Continue reading Are You Using Encryption?
Have You Planned For GDPR?
Have you started planning for GDPR? It is coming sooner than you think. Our IT Support services include all the necessary security updates, threat detection and response and encryption procedures so that you don’t have to worry about it! What is GDPR? GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation is an EU regulation that aims to harmonise the… Continue reading Have You Planned For GDPR?