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7 Unexpected Ways Hackers Can Access Your Accounts
The digital age has made our lives easier than ever, but it has also made it easier for hackers to take advantage of our online weaknesses. Hackers are getting smarter and using more creative ways to get into people's personal and business accounts. It's easy to think...
Beware these free tools – they may be hiding ransomware
Need to change a file from one format to another? Easy, just Google a file converter, right? Stop! That may not be as safe as it seems. Find out why here…
How Do Websites Use My Data? (Best Practices for Data Sharing)
Websites store and use user data in many ways, usually to personalize content, show ads, and make the user experience better. This can include everything from basic data like the type of browser and IP address to more private data like names and credit card numbers....
This tiny tweak to Teams will make meetings smoother
Sick of saying “next slide please” in your Teams meetings? Microsoft has a small but powerful new feature that will put an end to that. Find out more here…
Ultimate Guide to Safe Cloud Storage
Since we live in a digital world, cloud storage is an important tool for both personal and business use. So long as they have an internet connection, users can store and get to their info from anywhere at any time. But while cloud storage is convenient, there is a...
Complete Guide to Strong Passwords and Authentication
Cyber risks are smarter than ever in today's digital world. People and companies can lose money, have their data stolen, or have their identities stolen if they use weak passwords or old authentication methods. A strong password is the first thing that will protect...
Overconfident employees: Your hidden cyber security threat?
Your team are smart, right? They’d never fall for a scam email or click a suspicious link. At least, that’s what they think. Here’s why overconfidence could spell disaster for your business’s security.
What is Password Spraying?
Password spraying is a complex type of cyberattack that uses weak passwords to get into multiple user accounts without permission. Using the same password or a list of passwords that are often used on multiple accounts is what...
Could automation save you from spreadsheet headaches?
Spreadsheets slow us down and are too easy to mess up. So, what if I told you there’s a better way to handle data in your business?
10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 is a strong set of tools created to make working together and staying safe easier on many devices and systems. It has well-known programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as new ones like Teams and OneDrive. With its powerful features...
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