Tech News Update

Stop, Think, Connect Before You Act on That Email. 5 Quick Tips

Tech news update June 19, 2023

How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents?   Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you’ve fallen victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack. A BEC

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Upgrading Your Computer? Don’t Take Chances With That Old Hard Drive

tech news update June 12 2023

When you replace old computers or external drives, do you delete data and then just… get rid of them? You could be putting your sensitive data at risk. A new study by a data recovery specialist shows that millions of deleted files can be recovered from improperly wiped hard drives that are sold online. It’s

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Defending Against MFA Fatigue Attacks: Microsoft Authenticator Offers Solution

Tech News Update June 5 2023

Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cybercriminals have too. And they’re taking advantage of “MFA fatigue” to try to gain access to your sensitive business data. MFA is essential for keeping your data secure. It adds an extra layer of security to your apps

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No More Feature Updates for Windows 10. What You Need to Know

Tech News Update May 29 2023

Microsoft has announced that the current version of Windows 10, released in 2022, will be its final release. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you might wonder what this means for your day-to-day operations. The good news is that your computers won’t suddenly stop working. The current updates and security patches for Windows 10 won’t

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Why Waiting on the Optional Windows 11 Update is the Smarter Choice

Tech New Update May 22, 2023

Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new features and updates first. Sound exciting? Yes! Worth

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Unlocking the Advantages of Cloud Computing: How Your Business Can Benefit

Tech news update May 15, 2023

Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do your bit ‘cloud’ your decision-making? Sorry. Bad pun. It’s true that cloud

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Charging in Public Places? FBI Says Watch Out for “Juice Jacking”

Tech News Update May 7, 2023

Airports, hotels, cafés, and even shopping malls offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Crooks have figured out how to hijack USB ports to install malware and monitoring software onto devices

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LinkedIn Adding Verification Steps to Help Battle Fake Accounts

Tech News Update May 1 2023

LinkedIn is introducing new verification features over the coming months to help tackle fake accounts. The business-focused social platform is a fantastic place to connect with like-minded businesspeople and to find new employees, jobs, and opportunities. But thanks to this popularity, we’re seeing an increase in fake profiles, created by scammers for more sinister purposes.

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