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Malware is a type of malicious software which can cause damage to a PC, it can take many forms and can be tricky to avoid but what are the common types of Malware Attacks? Ransomware – an attack that is designed to infiltrate a users system and encrypt or deny access to critical files untilRead more

In 2021 there was said to be a 700% rise in ‘Smishing’ Scams. ‘Smishing’ is a term given to a Phishing text, designed to encourage the recipient to press or click on a malicious link – SMS and Phishing together creates ‘Smishing’. With a rise of this magnitude it is critical to be aware andRead more

As an esteemed IT Service and Solution Provider based in Dunfermline – Tecnica are proud to partner with a collection of venders to deliver excellent solutions to our clientele across Scotland. Lets take a look at Tecnica’s Partnerships. Microsoft The household brand Microsoft and Tecnica are in a Gold Partnership – the highest standard. MeaningRead more

The rewards of Digital Transformation can be huge. But what is it and how can embracing Digital Transformation benefit your organisation? The phrase ‘Digital Transformation’ relates to the ‘strategic adoption of digital technologies’. Digital Transformation represents various tools, solutions and services in collaboration to improve an organisations IT Infrastructure. A complete solution for an organisationsRead more

What is the Zero Trust Movement and how could your organisation benefit from adopting the Model? With an ever-growing number and severity of Cyber-Threats impacting on organisations across the world, previous security policies are no longer protecting businesses. Worryingly, organisations are often ill prepared for a Cyber-Attack and only prioritise Cyber Security after an attack.Read more

Over the recent few years Remote Access technologies have been driven by a need to continue working through the Covid-19 outbreak. The benefits of Remote Access has proven critical to maintaining productivity through a difficult time. The benefits of Remote Access technologies can still be gained to this day. What are the benefits of RemoteRead more

What are the impacts to your organisation of the Cyber Skills Shortage? Over the last few years organisations dependence on IT Security Professionals has strengthened. Due to the recent Covid-19 pandemic organisations were pushed to adapt to remote working and this is only exacerbated the already prevalent Cyber Skills Shortage. With Cyber Skills Shortages comesRead more

IT Cyber Security Glasgow Hello, Here at Tecnica we provide a vast range of comprehensive security solutions that protect organisations across Glasgow from Cyber Threats. We deliver excellent services that not only meet your organisations requirements but exceed your expectations. At Tecnica our certified consultants are technically led as oppose to sales driven and deliverRead more

Microsoft 365 Business users have been targeted by Cyber Criminals in attempt to maliciously divert business payments. Research has found there is a recent email campaign sent out by fraudsters in attempts to leverage weakness’s in the Multi-factor Authentication system, Microsoft Authenticator and Microsoft 365 Identity Protection. The email campaign in question is said toRead more

Over the years cyber-attacks have become more prominent and more severe. What simple steps can we make to avoid a cyber-attack? Use strong and complex passwords Using strong passwords are critical first line of defense to avoid a cyber-attack however it can be difficult to remember a random series of numbers, letters and special characters.Read more

Year on year frighteningly there has been an increase of cyber security breaches being reported. In 2021 four in ten businesses reported a cyber security breach in the UK with the potential loss in profits being in the millions. But what are all the potential consequences to a cyber-attack? Devastating Reputation damage Damage to yourRead more

Nobody wants to fall victim to a phishing scam, but the increase in sophistication in the scams we receive makes it all the more difficult for everyone to avoid them. There is a reason these scams are on the rise; cyber criminals can make huge profits from them. What should we do to avoid fallingRead more

As a result of on-premises exchange server vulnerabilities, businesses are being urged to check their servers have not been compromised before applying patches. The scale of the attack is large but the extent of damage is not fully known. It’s escalating daily, and these vulnerabilities have been open to multiple attacks for months. The devastatingRead more

The Covid-19 pandemic has been causing businesses problems for over a year, and it has caused a lot of financial issues within many organisations. This has induced reduction in expenditure, while demand greatly increases for IT efficiency and cyber security. After recent announcements, it can be safe to assume that working from home will remainRead more

For many years now, the UK has seen an alarmingly low number of people in various STEM fields, especially in the technology sector. This has led to a skills shortage in areas such as cyber security, cloud services and digital transformation processes. Due to this, many businesses find that their IT solutions do not bestRead more