Beware that “support call” – it could be a ransomware scam
If you get a call claiming to be from Microsoft Teams support, think twice before doing what they ask. There’s a new trend for scammers to pose as “help desk” staff, with the aim of tricking employees into letting them take over their devices. This is part of a larger...
Security alert: Attacks on business email accounts are surging
Email has become an essential tool for any successful business, but as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility”. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure your emails are secure. It’s one of the key ways to stop your...
Can’t find what you need in Teams? This makeover will increase your business’s productivity
Ever feel overwhelmed by the maze of chats, channels, and notifications in Microsoft Teams? Well, here’s the good news: Microsoft’s rolling out an update to help streamline things. The update will create a simpler workspace that’s easier to navigate – grouping...
Security alert: Does your business have old logins for ex-staff?
When someone leaves your business, you might be so wrapped up in the rush of everyday tasks, you forget to delete their login details. It’s easy to overlook. You’ll get around to it later, right? But unused login details could be a ticking time bomb for security...
How future-ready is your business’s IT?
How do you feel about the technology you use in your business? A recent study found that 90% of business leaders felt confident that their IT systems today are “best in class”. But how about tomorrow? The same study showed that: Only 39% of business leaders felt...
New phishing scam is smarter than ever… here’s how to protect your business
Microsoft is warning business owners about a new type of phishing scam (where cyber criminals pose as a trusted source to trick you into giving away login info), which uses popular cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive. Although these platforms are usually safe,...
Start it on your phone… finish it on your PC?
Microsoft is once again finding ways to make life easier for your business with Windows 11. If you ever work on your phone as well as your PC, you’re going to love the new “Hand Off” feature that’s being tested right now. The idea is this: Let’s say you’re in a...
If it ain’t broke… Windows update makes signing out simple again
Microsoft recently made changes to the Windows Start menu – and it caused a bit of an uproar. Here’s what happened: Microsoft tried to streamline the Start menu by grouping related settings together. But they tucked the sign out option behind a three-dot menu,...