With so much of what we now do being web-based, it is no wonder scammers love it.  It is easy to become complacent about the levels of security and habits of password settings, so here are some useful tips. 

​​​​​​​The cost of cybercrime is forever increasing.  In the UK, it is estimated the cost to be approximately £27bn per annum!

​​​​​​​Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim's files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data upon payment. It is on the rise and it is something serious that every business should know about. 

​​​​​​​Another coronavirus themed hacking attempt is now doing the rounds.  Microsoft has warned of a huge phishing campaign where the email is sent containing malicious Excel macro attachments. 

As we continue to work out what the new normal is, the COVID-19 situation continues to be exploited through the cyberworld where criminals are taking advantage of the crisis to coerce users into downloading malware onto their devices.

​​​​​​​Times are changing.  More and more people are working remotely and we may find even more people do so once the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted.

​​​​​​​With everything that’s currently going on to avoid the COVID-19 virus, it’s also vital to remember to avoid viruses on your PC. 

Cloud-based applications have become increasingly popular in the last decade with many businesses turning to the cloud especially for data storage and computing power. 

Since its release five years ago, Microsoft’s Windows 10 is now active on more than a billion devices.