What is session hijacking? When a user logs into a website or application, the system creates a session to keep them authenticated throughout their interaction. This session is usually identified by a session ID, a unique identifier that’s either stored in a cookie or...
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Are You Still Ignoring the Reminder to Upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11?
If you're still putting off the reminder to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, you're not alone. The thought of managing a system upgrade can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure if your hardware is up to the task or whether your critical business...
Updated Assessment of Common Issues When Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11
1. Hardware Compatibility Issues TPM 2.0 Requirement: Windows 11 requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. While many modern systems have TPM 2.0 enabled by default, some may have it disabled in the BIOS or UEFI settings. Users should verify their TPM...
Benefits of Cyber Essentials Including 3 Steps How to Prepare for Cyber Essentials Certification
Ensuring that this data remains secure is not just a priority—it’s a necessity. During a recent webinar hosted by Jason Chaplin and Michael Trieu from IT Backbone, they discussed the importance of Cyber Essentials, a UK government-backed scheme designed to help...
How Cyber Secure Is Your Business? Discover Your Vulnerabilities and Strengthen Your Defenses
Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. With almost half of cyber attacks targeting small businesses, the question is not if your business will be targeted, but when. Hackers are constantly evolving their tactics, and every business, regardless of size,...
Ensuring Your Emails Reach Customers’ Inboxes: The Crucial Role of DMARC and Email
Ensuring that your business emails reach your customers’ inboxes—and not their spam folders—is more important than ever. With the rise in phishing scams, which have been the leading cause of data breaches for years, email authentication has become a critical defence...
Impact of modern technology and AI on professional services like accountants and lawyers
The only certain thing in life is change. Change doesn’t have to be scary or something you reject. Modern technology and AI should be embrace and implement it into your business. Over the years we have seen numerous businesses go under because they haven’t...
Are You One of the 90,000 Global Nonprofit Organisations Benefiting from Microsoft?
Running a Charity, NGO or Other Non-Profit Organisation? Did you know that Microsoft offers additional support specifically for nonprofits? Through their Technology for Social Impact (TSI) program, Microsoft and its IT partners provide grants, discounts, and support...
Do You Have All the Necessary Cyber Security Measures in Place?
As a business owner, focusing on cyber security might not always be a top priority. Initially, you may have handled your IT needs yourself. As your business grew, you likely delegated these responsibilities to someone with some knowledge of the field, feeling relieved...
Microsoft and Google backup are not secure
Did you know that the backup of your files made by Microsoft and Google are not secure? We all think that once we clicked 'save' that all our document and emails are safe. It is true to some extend as long as nothing goes wrong! Why? Well the reason is that should...