When working from homestrong passwords and security is especially important as it is one of the most elementary parts of computer security. Yet lots of customers tell me that remembering passwords is a real problem. Ideally every password should be a totally random mixture of characters, but for many this is too challenging. So here … Read more
With GDPR encrypting USB drives with BitLocker is an easy way to help to secure personal data. Part of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation is assessing the way you store customer data. Some businesses backup to removable USB drives which are then taken offsite. Or use removable USB drives to transport data. If personal data … Read more
Over the last 10 months I have constantly mentioned security, security, security, because we live in a world where criminals are exploiting every IT and online weakness they can. In 2015 we had very few businesses phone us with problems. In 2016/17 we have seen an increase – as criminals are now targetting businesses. So much so, that I think you need to dedicate November to looking at your security.
A quick password check will help you to see if your passwords were sold in a data breach There have been a lot of sites hacked over the last few years, including LinkedIn, Dropbox, tumblr. www.haveibeenpwned.com enables you to quickly check whether your email account was included in these and 171 sites. If you have … Read more
Throughout 2016 security firms such as Symantec were reporting that small businesses were increasingly being targeted. The hope is that this won’t be repeated in 2017, but January is a good time to review the first, most basic, tool for security. Passwords. “43% of all attacks are now targeted at small businesses,” she said. “They … Read more
Malwarebytes have written a brilliant blog about PUPS. If you have always wondered what they are and how they got you your computer, you can find out more here… How To Avoid Potentially Unwanted Programs
There is a lot of concern at the moment about shopping online safeley and as it is coming up to Xmas when a lot of us purchase more online than usual, I thought you may appreciate some tips.
This year there have been a lot of stories of people purchasing tickets and items through bogus websites, so I thought you may appreciate some tips on how to check out if a website is genuine. 1. Does the Site have a Registered Postal Address? The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations require companies selling goods … Read more
We read daily about Identity Theft and how easy it is for people to gain access to computer/tablet/phone data. So I thought it might be useful to summarise some of the key things you can do to keep your data safe.
Although the cheapest option, do ask yourself if free anti-virus software safe to use at least once a year
Any free anti-virus software can initially be brilliant but not so effective a few years later. The efficiency of anti-virus software programs can vary year on year. So we would recommend that you don’t assume that the free anti-virus software you installed years ago is still the best option. It may well be, but it is worthwhile spending five minutes checking out your options every two or three years.