3 Known Security Issues of Microsoft Teams and How to Prevent Them

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The move to remote working and working has raised new issues in Cyber Security and meant new Cyber Security Solutions need to be found and implemented. One particular issue is that of collaborative communications software like Microsoft Teams and Zoom opening up new security loopholes. One of the known issues of working from home is […]

How to Survive a Ransomware Attack Without Paying the Ransom

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With the move to working from home and remote access to systems over the last year or two, both IT Security as an overall objective and Online Security have increased in importance as a particular concern in IT departments. In parallel with the move to online access, hackers have increased their attacks, thinking that organisations […]

4 Ways to Improve Your Web Apps Security

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As organisations move to an e-commerce platform, existing and potential customers have serious concerns about web security. They hear every day about ransomware and malware attacks, theft of user data and other threats to their security and are naturally fearful. They worry about the security of their financial data and if their transactions are processed […]

6 Ways to Protect Yourself Online

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It’s difficult today to avoid scare stores about viruses, ID theft, ransomware and other online problems. People are worried about Online Security, particularly the theft of their financial information. They don’t want to sit down at their online banking app and find a zero balance in their accounts because their banking details have been stolen. […]

What Is a Digital Footprint and Why Is It Important?

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It is impossible to use the Internet, even for the most rudimentary of activities like e-mail without leaving traces, “Digital Footprints”. Much larger footprints are left when using other online services like social media and web browsing. Whether you intentionally share information or not, it is being collected and examined by others. It is becoming […]

5 Things in Artificial Intelligence You Must Know to Protect Your Business

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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is gradually moving to the forefront of IT application areas as new and innovative business application areas open up. However, all is not plain sailing with Ai. Many individuals distrust it, and distrust businesses using it. The issue with AI is that it can be used for automated decision making without humans […]

Is Quantum Computing Really a Cybersecurity Threat?

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One of the lesser-known, but potentially major IT developments recently has been the rise of quantum computing.  Many commentators are looking at it as a potential aid to cybersecurity, while at the same time it poses new threats. Before delving too deeply into quantum computing and cybersecurity, consider a definition of quantum computing. Quantum Computing […]

How Should Startups Get Their Business Succeed in Security

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One of the effects of the pandemic has been a marked increase in the number of small startup businesses often operated from home.  They are sometimes called “Small Office, Home Office” or SOHO businesses, and need a simple computing infrastructure. The work from home environment is becoming increasingly common. Small startups use their own SOHO […]

Should You Encrypt Email Addresses as in a Database?

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Cyber Security is a serious business these days.  The move to remote working and working from home has exposed many more companies infrastructure to potential malware or hack attacks. Installation and configuration of Cyber Security hardware and software to support the protection of the corporate network and its data during remote access is becoming more […]