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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

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

A Computer Worm – like a virus – is a malicious software which when infects a machine causes damage. The ramifications of such attack can be extremely detrimental to an organization or an individual. Both a Virus and a Worm fit under the umbrella term – Malware. A Virus and a Worm have a criticalRead more

Viruses can be highly damaging to both your devices and organisation. A computer virus is a type of malicious code that can disrupt or damage a PC. While viruses fall under the broader category of malware, not all malware is a virus. Malware is an umbrella term for malicious software or code designed to harmRead more

Malware takes many forms, including Ransomware, Viruses and Trojans to name a few. Malware is a form of malicious software which can cause critical damage to a PC. But what steps can be taken to prevent a Malware Attack and protect your organisation from the detrimental effects a cyber attack can have. How can IRead more

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

Virtualization: an asset to organisations across the world and the key to success for many. What is Virtualization and how can your organisation benefit for adapting the technology? Virtualization put simply is ‘a process that allows for more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware’. Virtualization is the process of multiplying the effective use of computingRead 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

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

Many organisations struggle with the decision to outsource their IT and making the decision can be tricky but the benefits to be had are great. What are the top reasons to outsource your IT? Reduce Costs Having an in house IT Support team can be expensive for organisations and sometimes unnecessary. Having an employed ITRead more

The benefits of App Development can be huge, what can they do for your organisation? Flexibility Bespoke App Developments offer excellent flexibility for organisations. Off-the-shelf software solutions can often partially resolve an issue but not fully. Tailored App Development offers the benefit of a solution that can be molded to fully resolve any prior frustrations.Read more

Sustainability is becoming of rising importance over the last decade but what can contributing to sustainability through IT add to your organisation? The benefits of improving organisations carbon footprint are astronomical. Not only are organisations able to contribute to a better future but in doing so impressing investors, potential customers and improving the organisations reputationRead more

The ‘Cloud’ is an innovative solution to storage frustrations – where all data is stored virtually on the internet. But what are the rewards of the Cloud for your organisation? With the recent Pandemic having a huge impact on everyday life, the way that many organisations operate has fundamentally changed for the foreseeable. A work-from-homeRead more