Digital fraud has changed. Scams are now more convincing, more urgent, and harder to spot. Here’s how your business can stay one step ahead.
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AI‑powered browsers are changing fast — and so are the risks.Many Bristol and South West businesses are already using them without realising the security implications. Here’s what you need to understand before AI browser tools become part of your daily workflow. Smart Browser = Bigger Risk Web browsers used to be simple: open a site,
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When it comes to modern security, cameras are only half the story. The real challenge is ensuring reliable, high‑quality evidence capture — and that depends heavily on the network behind your security system. The Ubiquiti Academy module “Designing for Evidence Capture” highlights just how crucial proper wireless planning is for CCTV deployments. At EC Computers,
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Heightened Cyber Threats Following US–Israeli Strikes on Iran Cyber‑security analysts are warning UK organisations to raise their guard after the recent US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. According to leading security firms such as Sophos and CrowdStrike, the likelihood of retaliatory cyber activity has increased sharply—placing UK businesses at elevated risk over the coming
How Legitimate IT Tools Are Being Weaponised Against Businesses In a stark reminder that threat actors continue to favour stealth over sophistication, security researchers have uncovered a series of incidents where legitimate employee‑monitoring and remote‑support tools were hijacked to deploy ransomware. Instead of relying on custom malware, attackers are increasingly abusing trusted IT software already
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If it feels like memory prices are rising by the hour, you’re not imagining it. In fact, we’re now seeing some global memory, storage and components reach 100% increases in a single day — and the trend is still accelerating. Across the industry, the global memory market is under severe and sustained pressure. Explosive investment
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Tech BytesDid you know you can save a custom query, like “all emails from my boss flagged as high importance”, as a folder that stays up‑to‑date automatically? This lets you jump straight to the search folder results without re‑running the search each time. How to create a Search Folder 1. In Outlook (desktop or web), switch
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyber criminals. Why? Because many SMEs assume they’re too small to be attacked and often lack robust security measures. The reality is that a single breach can lead to financial loss, reputational damage, and even legal consequences. At EC Computers, we help businesses across
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Security Tech BytesMake Your Workday Easier with These Quick IT Wins Technology should make life simpler, not stressful. That’s why we’ve put together five practical tips to help you save time, stay organised, and get more done – without the tech headaches. ✅ 1. Use “Quick Steps” in Outlook to Automate Repetitive Tasks If you often move
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Tech Bytes Tech Bytes TipsA Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is like creating separate “lanes” on the same road. Even though all your devices are connected to the same physical network, VLANs group them logically so they only talk to the right devices. Businesses like yours need networks that are secure, efficient, and scalable. VLANs and managed switches make
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Email is the backbone of business communication—but it’s also vulnerable. Cybercriminals target emails to steal sensitive data. The solution? Email encryption. With Microsoft 365, encrypting emails is simple, effective, and essential for compliance.
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Microsoft Security Tech BytesHow to Stop AI Tools from Using Your Chat Data for Training If you prefer that AI tools don’t use your chat data to improve their models, you should disable data sharing in the tools you use. This is especially important if you’re using personal AI tools and you’re employed, as your conversations may include
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AI Security Tech BytesTech Byte – Send A Visual Message In Outlook – Use Outlook’s “Draw” feature to sketch your thoughts
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Stand out in conversations with custom stickers that reflect your brand or personality, or to highlight specific products or features. Here’s how to create and use stickers in WhatsApp:
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