The timeframe in which enterprise customers can delay feature updates has been slashed from 365 days to 35 Microsoft has restricted the capacity for Windows 10 enterprise customers to defer major updates for up to a year with the rollout of the May 2020 Update, slashing the deferral time to 35 days. Starting with the latest […]
Some of the most common, and most effective, methods for stealing passwords Passwords are the bane of any cyber security expert’s existence. They’re typically easy to crack, often reused and, in today’s era of biometrics and cryptography, are an antiquated way of protecting an account. Unfortunately, it’s this ease of use that means passwords are still the primary […]
Attackers use Google Firebase storage URLs to trick users into giving up their login credentials According to Cyware, researchers at Trustwave recently discovered numerous hackers infecting users with malware by targeting them via Google's Cloud infrastructure. A number of phishing campaigns uncovered by the team of researchers found that threat actors are using Google Firebase storage URLs to dupe users into giving up their login credentials. By […]
But the update isn't automatic - here's how to download it Intel has released an update for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers on a select number of devices. These updates are available on all supported versions of Windows 10. Intel’s Wi-Fi driver update aims to remedy a number of connectivity issues plaguing Windows 10’s mobile hotspot feature. The update also addresses […]
Growing issue is also fuelling managed services consideration, claims NTT report Reducing security risks is the biggest challenge faced by IT teams globally, as well as the top reason for managed service provider (MSP) consideration. That is according to research from technology and services provider NTT, which found that other popular reasons considering service providers were to aid the development of key […]
From communication problems to cyber security issues, working from home can be a stressful experience On 23 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures were being introduced in an attempt to slow down the spread of the highly-infectious COVID-19 virus. Daily life changed from one day to another. As hospitals filled with new patients, offices […]
Want to become an Outlook expert? Here are the 18 best Outlook tips that can make handling your email and appointments quicker and easier Millions of people use Microsoft Outlook to manage their email and calendar, at work and at home. That's a testament to its usefulness – but the truth is that few of […]
No matter what stage your organisation’s backup strategy is at, there is always room to improve It's easy to think of backup as simply storing copies of your data and files. Whilst this is a key factor, it's also important to consider what happens when this data needs to be restored and accessed in the […]
The 'Your Phone' desktop app is getting call support, making it a serious rival to Apple's macOS iMessage and FaceTime Windows' popular Your Phone desktop app is getting some more functionality upgrades, according to a new leak. The user who leaked the new features on Twitter said he was able to make and receive calls […]
ICO says it will take a tough stance against those found in breach of Data Protection Act 2018 The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has sounded a warning to employees who deliberately retain "historical personal data" after moving on from their positions. Under the Data Protection Act 2018, which closely mirrors the EU's General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), workers who […]
