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That data breach alert might be a trap

Ignoring a genuine breach notification can expose you to serious risks, but reacting to a fraudulent one can be even more damaging, so it’s important not to act on autopilot. Data breach alerts were once rare, but with breaches now…

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Is it time for Internet Services to adopt Identity Verification?

Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why verifying users identities matters. Australia has introduced a law banning under‑16s from having social media accounts, forcing platforms to remove young users or they will…

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Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

When you start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks. App permissions act like quiet gatekeepers that control what information and…

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Microsoft have made RDP changes

Microsoft, as part of their Patch Tuesday updates, have released some security changes to how Remote Desktop (RDP) connections function. Previously, if you had a saved RDP connection to a server or another computer etc you could click into it…

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Old Habits Die Hard

It is terrifying that even in 2026, we are still seeing the same weak password patterns from previous years, despite cybersecurity awareness campaigns and improved authentication tools. Recent research into 2025 most commonly used passwords shows that passwords have remained…

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Outlook for Windows is replacing Windows Mail

Microsoft is planning on phasing out the existing, free Windows Mail and Windows Calendar apps included in Windows 10 and 11, and replacing them with the new Outlook for Windows. You will be able to download the new version of Outlook…

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What is Patch Tuesday

Patch Tuesday: A Quick Guide  Have you ever wondered why your computer occasionally prompts you to install updates on a specific day of the week? That could be because of "Patch Tuesday," a term you might have heard but not really know much…

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Windows 10 Is Being Phased Out. Here’s What That Means for You

If you haven't already upgraded to Windows 11, now is a great time to do so because Microsoft is finished with major updates to Windows 10.  Windows 10 version 22H2 is the current and final version of the operating system, though Microsoft…

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Using email signature software to reduce IT stress

Get the power to create, control, and deploy company email signatures and fire up a new marketing channel with world-leading email signature management.  No matter the size or needs of your business, Exclaimer helps you amplify every email with optimized,…

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Outsourcing IT Services to a Managed Service Provider

The rapidly changing and dynamic nature of today's business environment can be overwhelming and resource-intensive for organisations when managing IT services. Businesses have realised the convenience and cost-effectiveness of entrust their IT infrastructure and systems to a third part, or…

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