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AI Cyber Security Platforms – What’s it all about?

AI cyber security is a fast-growing trend and with good reason. Artificial intelligence can be effective with most cyber security issues such as threat detection, email filtering, login security and anti-virus. It can even lend a hand with backup and recovery if necessary. How do AI cyber security platforms work? AI systems are developed based […]

7 Tips To Avoid A Phishing Attack

Reports show that 95% of cyber security breaches are due to a phishing attack yet only 22% of businesses see phishing as a major security threat. What is a phishing attack? A phishing attack arrives in your inbox as an email that looks legitimate. The aim is always to entice you to click a link or open an attachment. The […]

Cyber Attacks On Smartphones: 5 Ways To Protect Your Mobile.

You might not think it but cyber attacks on smartphones are just as much of a risk as they are on laptops and PCs. Protect your mobile with these 5 steps:

Cyber Security Audits: Why They’re More Important Than Ever.

Contrary to popular belief, cyber security audits should not be a one-off event. With the ever-evolving world of cyber crime, it is imperative businesses stay on top of their cyber-security game with regular cyber security audits. Regular cyber security audits: 5 reasons you need them now more than ever. #1 The evolution of cyber crime […]

Virus and Malware: Is There a Difference?

Virus and malware are two terms you’re most likely to come across on the subject of cyber security. These terms are often used interchangeably but the truth is, they are not one and the same. So, what’s the difference between a virus and malware? Malware (or ‘malicious software’) Malware is an umbrella term that covers […]

What To Do If You Think Your PC Has A Virus.

If there’s a chance your PC has a virus, the number one thing you shouldn’t do is ignore it. For one, the slow performance will raise your blood pressure and for two, continued use of an infected device can leave you vulnerable to cyber attacks with a heavy cost. What are the signs your PC […]

Cyber Security Training: Changing Priorities in Business

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do many things, including the way we run our businesses. Changes such as virtual meetings and home working could be adjustments that are here to stay. During May 2020, Microsoft Teams saw an increase of 31 million users. The successful shift to working from home has […]

Is Zoom Safe?

In the current COVID-19 climate, Zoom has become a household name, but is it safe? What is Zoom? Zoom is a cloud-based platform designed for video conferencing, online meetings, instant chat, and has more recently found its calling in hosting online pub quizzes. With the capacity to allow up to 100 participants in a meeting […]

5 Home Working Mistakes Businesses Make

It’s safe to say, most of us are settled into home working now. For some, it may have taken a bit of adjusting; others perhaps always had a home office arrangement. Either way, under the current circumstances and with cyber criminals taking full advantage at the moment, we want to highlight some of the vulnerabilities […]