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Papa Westray, a small island within the Orkney archipelago, has set a remarkable example in modern connectivity for remote areas. Known for its rugged landscapes and rich archaeological sites, the island is now making headlines for a different reason: a transformative internet upgrade. This new digital link is already providing significant benefits for the localRead more

It’s that time of year again—Black Friday is just around the corner, and while it’s a fantastic opportunity to grab some bargains, it’s also prime time for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers. With increasingly sophisticated tactics, often powered by AI, fraudsters are more convincing than ever. Don’t let them ruin your shopping spree.Read more

Data breaches have become more common and damaging, causing costly disruptions and reputational fallout that can take years to repair. A recent example is the case of National Public Data, a U.S.-based data collection company. After a breach exposed the sensitive information of nearly three billion users, National Public Data faced overwhelming financial and operationalRead more

What is SD-WAN? SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a cutting-edge solution that helps businesses enhance network security, improve performance, and reduce costs. It works by intelligently routing network traffic across various connection types like broadband, LTE, and MPLS, ensuring a secure and efficient network that adapts to your business’s needs. How SD-WAN Saves MoneyRead more

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In a bold move to strengthen the UK’s cyber security, the new Government has proposed a series of laws aimed at enhancing data sharing and cyber security skills. This legislation is poised to significantly impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of our economy. Here’s a closer look at what these changesRead more

In recent weeks, the UK has witnessed a disturbing rise in far-right riots, driven largely by the spread of disinformation and hate speech online. The government and police have responded swiftly, clamping down on the use of social media to incite violence or spread harmful content. Over 30 arrests have been made across the UKRead more

The risks of relying on large-scale cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft has become concerning. Their hard sell marketing of scalability, extensive resources, and cutting-edge technology alongside a lack of competitive vendors has led many organisations, particularly in the public sector, to entrust these giants with their critical operations. However, recent incidents have shed lightRead more

Happy New Year! Going into the new year Tecnica takes a look at cyber-security and the rising threat of cyber-attacks on small-to-medium sized businesses. Since 2020, cyber-crime has continued to rise year on year and 2023 was no different. On average, around 43% of all cyber-attacks happen to small businesses like yours. Gone were theRead more

A phishing scam is one of many types of cyber-attack and is used to trick people into giving out personal, sensitive information such as bank details. Attackers use various modes like email, SMS text messaging or hi-jacking of websites to fool victims into clicking on a hyperlink to a fake website or downloading an infectedRead more

Cyber-attacks are hitting more and more small to medium businesses due to lack of cyber security and implementation of Cyber Essentials security mechanisms along with increased availability of ransomware to buy on the dark web. Individuals are taking the opportunity to target small to medium sized businesses and hold their data for ransom. The UKRead more

Hello, The UK economy is facing what has been termed as a “Doom Loop” causing a detrimental skills gap. The Digital Skills Gap is now at an “all time high” fuelled by the current economic climate and is set to worsen. The Digital Skills Gap spans across many sectors, negatively affecting organisational security, productivity, andRead more

The word Botnet comes from the words ‘Robot’ and ‘Network’ combined and are usually responsible for Denial-of-Service Attacks and SPAM Mass Email Campaigns. Botnets are defined as a network of computers running bots under control of a ‘Bot Herder’. The bots are a software application that runs over a network, while the ‘Bot Herder’ maintainsRead more

Tech Alert – November 2022 To view our top November Articles: Top Articles – November 2022 Archives – Tecnica Ltd (tecnica-ltd.co.uk) https://tecnica-ltd.co.uk/what-forms-can-viruses-take/ https://tecnica-ltd.co.uk/the-rise-of-smishing-scams/ Tecnica offer market leading IT Services throughout Scotland—removing IT complexities whilst delivering innovation. With a wealth of over 35 years of experience our IT consultants resolve IT frustrations other service providers wereRead more

Ransomware has been of growing concern to many organisations over the past few years. Recently attacked organisation Medibank has said to have exposed 9.7 million past and present customer details, more than was previously reported by the organisation. How is ransomware becoming a rising threat to organisations? Ransomware is defined as a type of MalwareRead more