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Cybersecurity 101: Types of Cyber Attack October 31, 2023 – Posted in: Cyber Security, IT Support

In the most basic sense the broad term malware means mal (bad) ware (software). There are distinctions between a virus that modifies or deletes data and worms that simply self-replicate to overload a system, or trojans that get in and create a back door into a system. We won’t go into too much detail here about the technical differences – it isn’t relevant to most business owners. What is important to consider though is the…

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Cybersecurity 101: Types of Cyber Attacker October 24, 2023 – Posted in: Cyber Security, IT Support

The motivations of a malicious actor are important – who is targeting you will make a significant difference to the type of hack and the type of risks to your business. There are many subcategories and further distinctions, but here we cover the most relevant categories for your average small to medium business. Some options on the list may seem outlandish for a smaller business, but the threat that you might be compromised by a…

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IT Tips & Tricks: Setting up a Windows 11 PC without creating a Microsoft account October 18, 2023 – Posted in: IT Support, IT Tips & Tricks

So you’ve just bought a new Windows 11 laptop, maybe you want to join it to a local domain, maybe you don’t have or want a Microsoft account, or maybe you just don’t want to use your Microsoft account to log into your computer. With your Windows 10 laptop you booted it up, chose your geographic area, made it to the sign in screen and there was a little link in the bottom left you…

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Patching Your PC: Why is it Important? – Posted in: Cyber Security, IT Support

Patching your computer is one of the simplest ways to protect it from viruses and malware. Read our infographic for more on what it is and why it is important. Download your PDF Copy Here For help with patching or any other IT Support give us a call on 01245 265 100 or email us at .

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Cybersecurity 101: Why Attack Computers and Networks? October 17, 2023 – Posted in: Cyber Security

Cybersecurity is a hot-button issue. As we become more connected, the opportunities to steal data or damage a company’s reputation are growing. For most small to medium businesses it is a constant balancing act – to stay compliant with the relevant laws, to protect yourself and your customers, to allow your employees to do their jobs, and to keep your budgets realistic. In our Cybersecurity 101 articles we are going to be covering some of…