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Stop Your Smart Devices From Being Used To Spy On You

by admin March 24, 2022 in IT Security, Two Factor Authentication, Multi Factor Authentication, Cyber Security, Hands On IT News Comments are Disabled

With so many smart devices now all around us in homes and offices, we look at ways to minimise the risk of having your privacy invaded.

Germany Warns Against Use Of Kaspersky Anti-Virus

by admin March 23, 2022 in Mobile Malware, Ransomware, IT Security, Cyber Security, Hands On IT News, Hardware, Software Comments are Disabled

Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has warned that Russia-based Kaspersky’s anti-virus software could be used for spying or launching cyber-attacks.

What’s all the fuss about Wordle?

by admin March 18, 2022 in Hands On IT News, Software Comments are Disabled

In this article, we look at what Wordle is, and how a change of ownership has led to some online criticism.

3% of users responsible for 92% of breaches

by admin March 16, 2022 in Mobile Malware, IT Security, Two Factor Authentication, Multi Factor Authentication, Cyber Security, Disaster Prevention Comments are Disabled

A report by Security Company ‘Elevate’ has revealed that 3% of users are responsible for 92% of malware events for businesses, indicating that a small number of users create the most risk.

Mobile malware surges by 500%

by admin March 16, 2022 in Mobile Malware, IT Security, Two Factor Authentication, Multi Factor Authentication, Cyber Security Comments are Disabled

Proofpoint researchers have reported that, starting in early February, there has been a 500 per cent jump in mobile malware delivery attempts in Europe.

Hands On Our Best Bits! – Issue 12

by admin February 25, 2022 in Hands On Best Bits Comments are Disabled

Take a look at our Best Bits! – Send a disappearing image in WhatsApp, how we can help you protect yourself about Ransomware, Phishing attacks and how to protect your business, guidance on backing up your data and HOIT’s shocking poem attempt for World Poetry Day!

What is Scalping?

by admin February 3, 2022 in IT Security, Hands On IT News, Hardware, Software Comments are Disabled

In this insight, we look at what scalping is and why some people are looking to introduce legislation to stop it.

Hands On Our Best Bits! – Issue 11

by admin January 28, 2022 in Hands On Best Bits Comments are Disabled

ll the top picks from our social media features including how to keep you and your staff safe online, sending your location to a contact using WhatsApp, how not to fall for Instagram phishbait, CEO fraud and freezing your Excel columns.

Our top tips on safely working from home

by admin January 6, 2022 in Working From Home Comments are Disabled

1. Log onto your office computer and only use your home computer as the host for the virtual session. 2. Use a Virtual Private Network connection where possible to your office machine or office server. 3. If you are using cloud-based systems such as Office 365, online banking, CRM etc, […]

Hands On Our Best Bits! – Issue 10

by admin December 17, 2021 in Hands On Best Bits Comments are Disabled

? Our Christmas issue of Best Bits! – in which we warn you about getting smished at Christmas, how our National Christmas Jumper Day went, how to easily add a table of contents in Word and tips on how to change incoming message alert sounds from your individual contacts on WhatsApp.