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90% of businesses are now using generative AI

90% of businesses are now using generative AI

by glen | Aug 11, 2025 | Tech Update

Have you ever wondered what the workplace of the near future looks like? Surprise. It’s already here. And it’s powered by Generative AI. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around. It’s not just tech jargon or a passing trend. Generative AI is the kind of artificial...
Beware: Is that Microsoft… or a phishing attempt?

Beware: Is that Microsoft… or a phishing attempt?

by glen | Aug 4, 2025 | Tech Update

When you get an email from Microsoft, you probably don’t think twice about opening it. Right? After all, it’s Microsoft. One of the biggest, most trusted tech companies in the world. 
 But what if that email isn’t from Microsoft at all? Cyber criminals love...
The BEST protection against ransomware

The BEST protection against ransomware

by glen | Jul 28, 2025 | Tech Update

What would you do if you arrived at work tomorrow and all your files were gone? Not just missing. But locked up. Encrypted. Held for ransom by criminals demanding a massive payout just to get them back. Maybe. That’s the reality of ransomware. And it’s getting worse....
Your business’s passwords are still too weak

Your business’s passwords are still too weak

by glen | Jul 21, 2025 | Tech Update

Be honest. Do you still have at least one password that looks like “12345” or “password123”? If so, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean it’s OK. Despite years of warnings from IT experts (people like me), weak passwords are still everywhere. And that’s a real...
Fraud is costing businesses MILLIONS

Fraud is costing businesses MILLIONS

by glen | Jul 14, 2025 | Tech Update

Have you ever stopped to think how much fraud could be costing your business? It’s easy to consider fraud as a problem for big companies. The kind with thousands of employees and dedicated security teams. But that’s a dangerous assumption. Fraud is a growing threat to...
Microsoft: Criminals can access your accounts without your password

Microsoft: Criminals can access your accounts without your password

by glen | Jul 7, 2025 | Tech Update

Have you ever felt like just when you’ve nailed your cybersecurity – BAM! – Something new comes along to throw a wrench in the works? That’s exactly what’s happening right now. There’s a new scam doing the rounds. And it’s catching out businesses just like yours. The...
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