A Small Business Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Ever wondered how secure your business really is? Here’s the scary bit—around 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. Why? Because hackers know most small businesses aren’t fully locked down when it comes to security. One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to strengthen your defences? Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). It adds an extra layer of […]
7 Unexpected Ways Hackers Can Access Your Accounts
Let’s face it—tech’s made life easier, but it’s also made it way easier for hackers to mess with us. They’re not just guessing passwords anymore. Hackers are getting creative, sneaky, and smarter by the day. Sure, we all know about phishing emails and bad passwords. But what about the lesser-known tricks? That’s where things get […]
How Do Websites Use My Data? (Best Practices for Data Sharing)
Ever wonder what actually happens to your data when you browse a website? You’re not alone. These days, websites collect all sorts of information—everything from your browser type and IP address to your name and even your credit card number. Why? Mostly to personalise your experience, serve up targeted ads, and keep things running smoothly […]
What is Password Spraying?
Ever heard of password spraying? It’s a sneaky cyberattack where hackers try a small set of weak passwords across a bunch of accounts — no guessing 1,000 passwords on one account here. They pick commonly used passwords (yep, the ones people keep reusing) and try them on lots of users. Why? To dodge those annoying […]
7 New and Tricky Types of Malware to Watch Out For
Cyber threats are evolving fast—and malware isn’t what it used to be. Here are 7 of the newest and most deceptive types of malware giving businesses a hard time right now. 1. Polymorphic Malware Ever dealt with something that changes every time you look at it? That’s polymorphic malware for you. It rewrites its own […]
Where Do Deleted Files Go?
When you delete a file, it might feel like it’s gone forever. But in reality, it’s not. The file doesn’t vanish — it just gets marked as “okay to overwrite.” That means the data’s still hanging around on your drive until something else takes its place. This is where things get a bit technical. If […]
New Gmail Threats Targeting Users in 2025 (and How to Stay Safe)
Gmail is one of the most targeted platforms out there — and for good reason. It’s widely used, links to other Google services, and stores everything from emails to passwords to payment info. That makes it a goldmine for cybercriminals. With AI-powered attacks becoming more advanced, phishing emails are getting harder to detect — even […]
All About the New U.S. Cyber Trust Mark
Smart devices are everywhere now — from smart TVs and thermostats to baby monitors and security cameras. They make life easier, sure, but they also open the door to serious cyber risks. In 2022, there were over 112 million IoT cyberattacks around the world. And with AI-powered threats growing fast, an 82% jump in attacks […]
Top 10 Security Tips for Mobile App Users
Mobile apps are part of daily life now — we use them to shop, chat, bank, book travel, and everything in between. But the convenience comes with risk. Fraudsters and cybercriminals are always on the lookout for weak spots, and mobile apps are a prime target. According to 2024 data from Asee, over 75% of […]
Spotting the Difference Between Malware and Ransomware
Let’s be honest — no one ever plans to get hit with malware or ransomware. But it happens. And when it does, it’s not just frustrating, it can be downright disastrous for your files, your privacy, and even your business. In 2024 alone, over 60 million new strains of malware popped up online. Yep, it’s […]
