Cybersecurity
The Perils of Computer Viruses: Safeguarding PCs and Macs
In an increasingly digitised world, where computers have become an integral part of our lives, the menace of computer viruses looms large. These malicious programs can wreak havoc on both PCs and Macs, compromising sensitive information, disrupting operations,…
Received an email from a trusted source? You should still be careful clicking on any email link or URL.
Phishing emails can appear genuine but may contain dangerous email links or URLs. We recently had a case where the personal account of one of our clients got hacked… which in turn caused one of their clients to…
The UK strengthens its regulations to better prevent cybersecurity software supply chain attacks.
Furthermore, NIS regulations have been extended to IT Managed Service Providers. These regulations are in place to ensure organisations develop adequate cybersecurity measures. The aim is to better protect essential, everyday services including computing against increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.…
LastPass Password Managers: Is it time your business started using them?
According to a Verizon study in 2020, a staggering 81% of IT security breaches are caused by weak passwords. This post looks at what a security breach looks like and what you can do to recover from one.…
Selecting Your IT Provider: 6 Things to Look For
For businesses of any size, especially small and medium-sized businesses, choosing an IT provider is a critical decision. There is a myriad of IT support companies out there but finding the right one for your business can be…
7 simple tricks to avoid Spam and Phishing emails
Spam and phishing emails are getting harder and harder to detect as fraudsters use ever more sophisticated techniques to avoid automatic detection and deletion. While many email platforms have software to filter out scam emails, these sophisticated phishing…
Free Phishing Service – How vulnerable is your business?
Test the vulnerability of your employees to phishing attacks! No matter how good your anti-malware is, phishing emails can still get though as hackers find the latest tricks and technologies to infiltrate your business. Understandably this is a…
UK Cybersecurity Statistics
Guest post by www.broadbandsearch.net As the internet becomes more and more intertwined with every aspect of our lives, virtual criminals are finding more and more ways to intrude into our personal and professional lives. Our devices and online connections…
Coronavirus Phishing Emails – Here’s what you should know.
According to Reuters, the UK public have lost more than £800,000 since January 2020 as a result of coronavirus-linked scams. One such example was a victim paying £15,000 for masks that never arrived. As a result of widespread…
Reviewing Computing.co.uk’s Post – ‘Security in the cloud: Facts vs fiction’
Computing.co.uk has recently published a post about Cloud Security titled ‘Security in the cloud: Facts vs fiction'. At NPIT, we would like to further examine what this means for you and your business. Undoubtedly this article emphasises just how…