Recently, a friend shared that she received a phone call from someone claiming to be from her bank, requesting access codes from her authentication app. It turned out to be a scam aimed at gaining access to her bank account. Phishing Scams Phishing is a common scam where a malicious user tries to gain access […]
Category: Security
Windows 10 End of Life: Six Months Remaining
Are you still using Windows 10? The Clock is Ticking Windows 10 will reach its end of life in just six months. It will continue to receive updates until then, but official support will cease after that point. This might sound appealing if you’ve ever been interrupted by an untimely update, but the risks are […]
The Importance of Locking Your Computer
Locking the Computer Environments such as libraries, offices, or shops, where your computer might be accessible to the public or unauthorised individuals pose an often-overlooked security risk: someone else using your computer while it’s logged in as you. This can have significant consequences. Potential Risks Minor Mischief: On the less dangerous side, someone might post […]
Using Password Managers To Keep Your Password Secure
Do You Reuse Passwords? In today’s digital age, the security of our online accounts is paramount. General security guidelines strongly advise against reusing passwords across multiple accounts. The reason is simple: if one login is compromised, it could potentially grant access to all other accounts using the same password. However, remembering a unique password for […]
Oops, laptop broken!
The Importance of Being Prepared for IT Disasters: Prevention and Recovery Imagine this scenario: You accidentally spill a glass of water over your main computer and it becomes non-functional. What would be the financial impact on your business: That day? That week? That month? Do you have a plan in place for such an incident?How […]
Don’t Get Caught By Phishing – Stay Safe Online
What is Phishing? Even as the world of cybersecurity changes every day, one of the most popular ways for attackers to bypass security systems will always be to trick users into letting them in. Phishing is a common scam in which fraudulent emails are sent to targets, claiming to be from legitimate sources. The goal […]
The Importance of Patch Management in IT Security
In today’s digital age, patch management is a critical component of any organisation’s IT security strategy. Protect-IT offers an effective patch management system that safeguards networks from cyber threats. But what makes patch management so important? Let’s delve into the key benefits and reasons why every organisation should prioritize it. Improved Cybersecurity One of the […]
Threats May Evolve – But You’ll Stay Safe
Why You Need Protect-IT’s Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solution If cybersecurity issues are keeping you up at night, you’re right to be concerned. As organisations continue to add more applications, devices, and connections, the potential for cyber attackers to penetrate networks increases significantly. The evolving threat landscape requires a robust and proactive approach […]
The Journey As It Begins
Introduction: I understand that I need Protect-IT and I’ve signed the proposal document. What’s next? Below is a step-by-step guide to help you get started with our services: installing necessary software, setting up backups, and migrating your email and domain to Microsoft 365. Summary: Install Protect-IT Agent on each computer: Option 1: Arrange a Take Control […]
Vulnerable Virgil: Ransomware
Are you familiar with ransomware? It’s a type of malware that, as the name implies, makes money for the attacker by holding files to ransom. How Does it Work? To achieve this, the ransomware encrypts files on a target’s computer and then offers the affected target’s user a chance to decrypt those files again in […]