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The Worst Passwords of 2023... Why is Cyber Hygiene So Bad?

Those that follow our blog know, this is something we enjoy (and cringe at) doing each year. The true strength of passwords has always been overestimated. Unfortunately, passwords are becoming an increasingly significant point of weakness for personal and business security and it's no surprise considering this year's most popular (and worst) password of 2023 is... *sigh*... "123456".

The Worst Passwords of 2022... What Can We Learn?

Biggest Cyber Attacks of 2022

Data breaches have been on the rise for several years, and sadly 2022 has been littered with thefts of sensitive information. Following the spike in cybercrime brought on by the pandemic, 2022 has had companies of all shapes, sizes, and sectors losing millions to these faceless attackers. So what are some of the biggest attacks this year and how can you make sure your business stays cyber-safe?

6 Facts About Cyber-Security You Should Consider

Every day we produce over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data, most of which needs to be protected. Whilst more data being transported and created is a positive sign of technological growth within businesses, it has subsequently brought an increase in the rate of cyber-attacks. Cyber-crime is rising, and the latest 2022 cyber-security facts only reinforce this theory. We speak a lot about the importance of cyber-security in these blogs because we understand how crucial protecting your business's data is and know how devastating the consequences can be for companies that don't put the right safeguards in place.

6 Productivity Hacks to Save You Time and Stress

In today’s age, we are littered with distractions, it can be hard to focus your mind at the best of times and being at work only amplifies this difficulty. News, Phones, gossip and stress, all play a role in taking you away from the main tasks at hand. All too often we see ‘productivity hacks’ that go into basics, such as, sleeping enough, not looking at your phone, taking breaks, and whilst these are all very important, we want to look at some of the more proactive productivity hacks that go beyond just getting more sleep.

How you can keep your data safe in a world full of threats.

In today’s modern world, data is king. In 2017, data toppled oil as the new most valuable commodity. As with any valuable resource, there are always individuals that wish to steal or harm it. The story is no different with data. Computer viruses are by no means new, but in recent years the sophistication and frequency of cyber-attacks has grown exponentially. Well publicised attacks such as WannaCry in 2017, which shut off NHS trust hospitals across the country, serve as reminders of this reality. Interested in learning more about how Managed Services can free up resource and reduce the risk of cyber attacks in your business? Learn more about the problems they solve here >>

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How to make a password that doesn't SUCK.

Passwords are required for nearly everything in the digital world we live in. For our phones, computers, websites, accounts and much more.

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What you should do if your business is hacked!

It is something all businesses dread. You have been hit by a cyber-attack. Despite our best efforts, cyber attacks are on the increase and it is now more of a question of when, not if your business is attacked. Cyber attacks can happen for a number of reasons but research has shown that in 2018, 48% of data security breaches are caused by acts of malicious intent with human error or system failure accounting for the rest.

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Are these the worst passwords of 2018?

The holiday season is over. The nights are longer and the weather colder but as we begin our journey through the new year, why not stop for a moment and take a glimpse back at 2018. What lessons could we learn? According to one software company, many of us should take a serious look at our choice of passwords. We have featured lists of the 'worst passwords' before, but even with the reality of the increase in cyber attacks it seems people still cannot get to grips with passwords.

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5 common cyber-security mistakes you could be making...

You may have never experienced a cyber-attack, but the chances of you experiencing one are increasing as the amount of malware being produced is rising. A report from Panda Security revealed that 230,000 new malware samples are produced every day and that this is predicted to keep growing.