Published June 2, 2020
Could you manage a remote team? The coronavirus crisis has seen an increasing number of businesses offering employees the chance to work from home, as much out of necessity to help stop the spread of the virus as anything.
But now that these employees have been given the chance to work from home, it’s a perk that many will want to keep in place long after we’ve all returned to our offices and workplaces in one capacity or another – especially if it’s proven to be a success.
Would your business be able to handle a remote workforce in the long term?
Published May 26, 2020
The coronavirus lockdown has seen a growing number of businesses relying on online trade, and this boom in ecommerce has seen a spike in sales of cyber insurance across the UK.
But what is cyber insurance? And why does your business need it?
Published May 22, 2020
This week we’ve been reporting on an increase in cyber attacks, with the focus being on phishing scams, many of which have been praying on people’s fears over the coronavirus pandemic.
But there are many more dangers out there, especially for smartphone users – our phones have become such an integral part of our everyday lives that it’s easy to forget they’re a piece of tech that’s as vulnerable as any other where hackers are concerned.
And if you’re an Android user, it seems you could be at greater risk than your peers on Apple.
Published May 21, 2020
Yesterday we reported on the potential of increased phishing attacks on those affected by the EasyJet data breach, and a new study has revealed the coronavirus pandemic has caused a spike in similar attacks and highlighted serious personal password security flaws.
Published May 7, 2020
The first Thursday in May is World Password Day, dedicated to highlighting the importance of having secure passwords and making cyber security a priority.
With so many of us now working remotely due to the coronavirus, cyber security needs to be front of mind for all business owners and employees, especially those using their own devices for work purposes.
Here’s all you need to know about World Password Day and how to create a secure password to stay safe online.
Published May 6, 2020
There’s been a lot of disinformation doing the rounds about the dangers of 5G – from tales of Chinese spyware to the spreading of coronavirus – all of which are completely wide of the mark.
But what exactly is 5G? And how will it change the face of communications and connectivity?
Published April 27, 2020
With more of us working from home as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, so more of us are having to hold meetings via conference call or video conference.
But while apps like Zoom have been growing in popularity, there are concerns that they might not be fully secure and could lead to some pretty serious data breaches. But is there anything that can be done to make them safer?
Published April 22, 2020
The coronavirus lockdown is affecting businesses of all sizes across all industries.
Although the government has announced a series of loans and grants to help businesses with wages, cash flow and sick pay, SME owners across the country have found that banks are rejecting their applications due to overly-stringent lending criteria, and even the flagship Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme could see businesses losing much-needed money.
Published April 13, 2020
The UK is three weeks into its social distancing lock down, which means not only are most of us having to work from home – that’s if we’ve not already been furloughed by our employer – but we’re having to keep our distance from people who aren’t members of our own household.
If you are still working, how are you meant to carry on working with such restrictions in place?
Published March 25, 2020
If you’ve ever been on a conference call, you’ll appreciate the importance of the ‘mute’ button – just because you can’t see the people on the other end of the call it doesn’t mean you can’t hear them, or that they can’t hear you.
And so the mute button comes in handy to mask everything from eating during a lunchtime conference call to an unavoidable coughing fit. It can also help to mask the myriad of other things you could be doing while on a conference call.
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