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2nd January 2025
Will TikTok be banned in the UK?
In the face of the imminent USA TikTok ban, will TikTok be banned in the UK? Explore the latest updates on TikTok’s future, data privacy concerns, and how a potential ban could impact businesses and creators in order to stay informed and prepared.
24th December 2024
Relive your memories with Google Photos ‘Year in Review’
Celebrate your year with Google Photos’ Year in Review! Discover how this AI-powered feature puts together your favourite moments, helping you reflect, relive, and share your 2023 highlights.
17th December 2024
The Facebook Scams Targeting Trusting Users
You’ve likely seen Facebook posts asking you to copy and paste a message to your feed. These posts might claim Facebook will start charging for its services, warn that your account is at risk, or promise a prize. On the surface, they seem harmless but they’re a subtle tool scammers use to identify trusting individuals who are more likely to fall for phishing or other cyberattacks.
27th November 2024
Black Friday – Cyber Criminals’ Christmas
Black Friday, a tradition starting in America and spreading globally. Each year it sees a huge spike in online purchasing, but with that also comes a huge rise in fraud. Here are some common scams to look out for, and how to best protect yourself from them in both a personal and business context.
13th November 2024
WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger banned for staff by Natwest
Having previously been asked to stick to approved communication channels to discuss business matters, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger have both now been made completely inaccessible on Natwest’s business devices. For banks especially, keeping business communication to approved channels is vital, when there are important regulations that need to be adhered to with regard to the logging and storing of information.
16th October 2024
Understanding Digital Footprints for Professionals
Every professional leaves behind traces of their online activity. This trail, known as a digital footprint, is made up of the data you create and leave behind as you browse, shop, work, and communicate online. It’s important to understand what your digital footprint is, how it might be scrutinised, and how you can manage it effectively.
2nd October 2024
Huge fine for Facebook’s parent company highlights MFA benefits
Following an investigation, it was found that the megacorporation had stored user passwords in plaintext without encryption. If someone with ill intent got hold of it, they could potentially sign in to your account, no fancy hacking software needed! Once again, we’re talking multifactor authentication and why it’s essential to implement in your business today.
25th September 2024
How could AI voice cloning scams affect businesses?
It might sound futuristic, but the AI technology to impersonate people’s voices on calls for money exists and is in use now. Find out how you can spot it, and how to prepare to protect yourself personally, as well as your business from this innovation.
4th September 2024
New scammers use recruitment to phish your business
Constantly-evolving scammers are using recruitment processes to launch phishing attacks targeting small to medium-sized businesses. Learn to recognise the red flags, understand their tactics, and implement strategies to help protect your company and your team from these sophisticated threats.