A recent report has unveiled a significant and concerning trend in cybersecurity. The report, compiled by SlashNext Threat Labs, reveals a staggering 1265% surge in malicious phishing emails since Q4 2022!

This annual report spans a 12-month analysis of threats across various channels, including email, mobile and browsers, from Q4 2022 to Q3 2023. It also notes a 967% increase in credential phishing attacks.

There are certain moments in a company’s history that one would define as momentous, and we just experienced one.

When you look for an IT Managed Services Provider one factor to consider, probably the most important, is trust.

When you meet someone for the first time, before you entrust them with any personal information, you usually get a sense for whether they are trustworthy.

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iOS 17 - What's coming this Spring?

The latest update for iOS will be available this Spring (or Autumn) and we can expect an even more intuitive and seamless user experience:

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In a meeting or don't want to wake your partner by listening to a voicemail? Now you’ll see a transcript of the message on your screen.

Working remotely provides flexibility and convenience for employees and reduced costs for employers.
Research shows a 56% reduction in unproductive time when working at home vs. the office.

So it’s a win-win right? Not quite. Unfortunately, it’s imperative to be aware of the cybersecurity risks that come with remote and hybrid work.

The proliferation of scams and frauds leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive unsuspecting individuals and organisations is, as expected, on the rise. Even when encountering seemingly legitimate information or requests stay aware and diligent.

All this talk of AI can make your mind go haywire

With headlines like ‘Don’t bring children into this AI world’ and the fact that I have just watched an online news report hosted by a very life-like AI-generated newscaster it makes one wonder, where to next?

Doctors are using AI to assist with speedy diagnoses, the picture at the top of this article was created with AI. In the words of the jealous girlfriend in The Sound of Music, ‘my dear, is there anything you can’t do?!’

As we are all being made acutely aware, AI is extremely useful and can often do things better than we can.

In the past few weeks, two significant data breaches have been reported, affecting the Australian-based financial services company, Latitude, and the US-based unified communications software provider, 3CX. These breaches have resulted in the exposure of sensitive customer information, including personal and financial details.

As a small or medium-sized business owner, you may not have the same level of resources as large corporations. However, that doesn't mean you should overlook the importance of protecting your business from cyber threats.

Identifying the most critical aspects of your business that need protection and focusing your resources on those areas is a start, but there’s one component that can protect the business as a whole: your team.