Security
Keeping your IT secure
It goes without saying that we are living in very uncertain times. The last two years plus the terrible situation in Ukraine have left us all feeling, at best, unsettled and, at worst, terrified. None of us know what the future will hold or how the world will change in coming months, and much of…
Read MoreAre Your Usernames Just As Important As Passwords – Or More So?
Each time you set up a new account, you probably spend some time coming up with a strong password for it (or use a password generator). But how much thought do you dedicate to your username? Chances are, you’ve been using the same one for years. Some kind of nickname or a combination of your…
Read MoreSSL Certificate And Why Your Website Needs One
An SSL Certificate is a digital certificate providing authentication for a website, enabling an encrypted connection. In plain English, this means that any data (messages, login details, payment card details) are encoded so that a hacker can’t intercept them when they’re passed from your device to the website. The authentication process is often described as…
Read MoreWill Google’s intention to move UK data to the US affect small business GDPR compliancy?
In February 2020, Google announced its intention to move all its data about British users of its services, including Gmail, YouTube and the Android Play store, to the US. But how will this affect GDPR compliancy of small businesses? And how will it affect the privacy of UK Google app users? As with all of…
Read MoreDo I really need a firewall and anti-virus on my WordPress website?
Yes, you do, particularly if you’re using cloud hosting (which most of us do) rather than your own servers or virtual private servers (VPS). Most hosts provide some sort of firewall protection, but on cloud hosting the firewall runs around the cloud space, rather than around your individual website. That means that if any one…
Read MoreWhat is two-factor authentication (or 2FA)?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is may be something you’ve never heard of, but I bet you’ve used it. It basically means requiring an extra layer of security, usually a device of some sort that you carry with you – like your bank card when you want to set up new payment details online, or your phone…
Read MoreThe Cryptominer hack
There’s a new cryptomining hack out there. The hack itself is pretty standard – the hackers target websites with poor security and/or password hygiene, and then add a link which runs a piece of javascript. The new bit isn’t that they’re stealing data, or putting spammy SEO links on your website, but that they’re stealing your electricity!
Read MoreHow does the General Data Protection Regulation affect small businesses?
The GDPR replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 and contains some long-needed updates to take account of changes in technology and the way we use the web. It came into force in May 2016 but won’t be fully enforced until 25 May 2018. But how will it affect small businesses?
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