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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.
28th August 2024
Why Using WhatsApp in Your UK Small Business Could Be a Costly Mistake
Is your organisation relying on WhatsApp for business communications? It’s easy to use, free, and almost everyone has it on their Android or Apple phone. It’s a tempting tool for quick communication within your team or even with clients but it may expose your UK business to significant legal, security, and operational risks.
23rd August 2024
Microsoft Azure to make multi-factor authentication mandatory
Microsoft Azure is implementing mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) administrators, starting in 2024. This move aims to enhance security by ensuring that all admin roles use MFA to protect their accounts from unauthorised access.
26th July 2024
What Can We Learn From The Crowdstrike Controversy Impact
As Crowdstrike learnt last week, sometimes even global cyber security suppliers need a little help from the pros. If cyber security feels overwhelming, don’t hesitate to reach out to an expert (like us!) that can help you with problems of any size, with years of experience and security knowledge.
5th July 2024
What impact will Labour have on business and technology?
It was a long night for some, counting all of the crosses in boxes. We’ve all heard the slogans and soundbites from the last six weeks of campaigning, but now the real work starts, so we’ve delved into all 136 pages of the Labour manifesto, to find the nitty gritty specifics of what their pledges are surrounding business and technology.