Making Remote Work Proactive With Technology
Why should you switch to cloud-based systems? More than ever before, the pandemic forced many businesses to work remotely, and although we thought it was temporary, some things are here to stay! Many companies are making use of modern technology and are enjoying the benefits of remote and hybrid working styles. A recent study shows […]
Read moreWhat Is ‘Scalping’?
In this insight, we look at what scalping is and why some people are looking to introduce legislation to stop it. Scalping The term “scalping” refers to stockpiling popular products and reselling them at a higher price for profit (the secondary resale market). This being a tech insight, this article will look at how technology […]
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What’s all the Fuss About Wordle?
In this article, we look at what Wordle is, and how a change of ownership has led to some online criticism. What Is Wordle? Wordle is a free, web-based word game where players have six chances to guess a randomly selected five-letter word. Each day there’s a different word to guess. Players choose letters from […]
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3% of Users Responsible For 92% Of Breaches
A report by Security Company ‘Elevate’ has revealed that 3 per cent of users are responsible for 92 per cent of malware events for businesses, indicating that a small number of users create the most risk. 2016 to 2021 ‘The Size and Shape of Workforce Risk’ report, conducted on data provided to the Cyentia Institute […]
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How Does The Russian War Effect Your Businesses Cyber Security?
The devastating news of the Russian war has shaken almost every nation around the world. The effects of the invasions are apparent in the news and articles flooding our inboxes and timelines. The effects of the Russian and Ukrainian crises are devastating and are having global effects on individuals and on businesses. Cyber security concerns? […]
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Firms Prepare For The Quantum Apocalypse
In this article, we look at what the ‘quantum apocalypse’ is, and what businesses are doing to prepare for this threat. What Is The Quantum Apocalypse? The so-called ‘quantum apocalypse’ refers to the unspecified point in the future where someone (e.g., threat actors or a foreign power) has a functioning quantum computer that can break […]
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Damage Caused While Wearing VR Headsets Results in 31% Increase Insurance Claims
Insurer Aviva has highlighted how accidental damage caused by VR headset-wearing gamers caused a 31% jump in home contents claims in 2021. Average of £650 Aviva reports that the average VR-related claim for accidental damage in 2021 was about £650, for example for TVs that have been broken in the real world after gamers, immersed […]
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Why Solid Black Bars May Be Best For Redacted Text
In this insight, we look at how to best to avoid redacted text from being ‘unredacted’ by certain software tools, and we look at what researchers advise based on recent experiments. The Problem For businesses and organisations, the increased need for data sharing and/or making some data public can mean that certain (sensitive) parts of […]
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Protecting Your Business & Its Data From Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is a huge risk for any business, and your data is invaluable. Protecting your data should be a top priority, and it is cost-effective in comparison to the potential cost of a data breach, let’s look at some of the stats and some of the options available to prevent these types of attacks from […]
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What Are Disposable Emails?
In this article, we look at what disposable email addresses are, their benefits and disadvantages, and we look at a few examples of disposable email address services. What Are Disposable Email Addresses? Disposable/temporary email addresses (DEA), also known as ‘burner’ email addresses, are (mostly free) services that allow the user to set up and generate […]
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Windows Updates Can Take 8 Hours
According to new research by a Microsoft program manager, it could take as long as 8 hours, connected to the Internet, for devices to fully download Microsoft updates. The Update Challenge – Time A blog post in Microsoft’s Tech Community by program manager David Guyer, highlighted how one important challenge for Microsoft is trying to […]
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European Oil Facilities Targeted By Cyber Attacks
In a worrying trend, oil facilities in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands have all recently been targeted by cyber-attacks. Germany The attack on German oil, vehicle fuel and petroleum products company Oiltanking Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG happened just over a week ago. Some reports have suggested that the company’s systems were hit by ransomware, […]
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