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From all of us here in IT, we wanted to say happy holidays, and give you some tips to stay safe over the break. Have a wonderful time, and if you need IT support, we’re open all business days throughout December and January. Don’t forget your password Before you finish work for the year, takeRead more

We are all on the front lines in the fight against cybercrime, both at work and at home. It’s increasingly common for criminals to lock either your work or personal files, then demand a ransom payment in return for unlocking them. This is called a ransomware attack and there are some very easy steps youRead more

Email-based scamming has quickly become the leading cause of financial loss for Australian businesses and individuals, with criminals now stealing $132,000,000 each year. This CyberGuide will show you how to protect yourself and your family by identifying the warning signs and commonly used scams.   Email-based scams have grown in popularity recently due to theRead more

We are surprised how often people are tricked into clicking on bad links within scam emails.  There is a perception that security software along with hardened networks ensure that you are safe.  Not so!  In most cases everything will work to protect you however the scammers are always working out ways to sneak in underRead more

OK, we have all read about the well publicised hacking of a Medical Centre in Queensland.  Most businesses are now asking how can they take better precautions to avoid becoming victims themselves.  Having a reasonably secure network is not difficult, however don’t expect a magic bullet because there isn’t one.  Read on and see ifRead more

That’s a very good question, and one we get asked all the time. Most people believe that they’re totally protected because they have an anti-virus program installed. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. We have over the years recommended a number of different solutions to help protect our clients from the bad element out there, lookingRead more

The number one IT threat facing business today is Cryptolocker (randsomware). The reason why it is so dangerous is it will encrypt all files that a user has access to. Imagine the impact on your business if all files stored on network shares and drop boxes were effectively destroyed. The files cannot be recovered unlessRead more

The way we buy computer equipment has changed. It is now possible to pick up a laptop along with your loo paper. This is all well and good for most home users but why should businesses be wary of buying from their favourite national sell anything and everything chain? Home user products are designed toRead more