The weeks we’ve been in lockdown are suddenly building up. The novelty is almost certainly starting to wear off, and it may be getting more difficult to keep your team motivated as they realise that working from home could continue for much longer than we first expected. When people get sluggish, so do their processes. […]
First off, let’s call these people what they are – cybercriminals. These people have always taken advantage of situations. Catching people when they are vulnerable is what they do. But, lately, these criminals have stooped to a lower level. As the world has become less stable, as the Covid outbreak has intensified and as people […]
While we’re all stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s more important than ever to stay in touch with people. Yes, we need to keep our businesses running to support our clients and our own livelihoods, but it’s not just about the work. Mental health will play a huge part in getting us through […]
Challenges of cyber crime are tough at any time – and now is no different. In fact, it’s worse. As nations all over the world start to work from home, the hackers are still out there, and, sadly, they are sat rubbing their hands as the digital world becomes more vulnerable. They are using this […]
As one year closes and another one begins, it’s always worth sitting down and taking stock. At Somerbys IT, we do this for a number of reasons, not least to look at what the major cyber risks are likely to be for the upcoming year. This way, we can stay ahead of the game and […]
Is your business too small to be hit by a cyber attack? No, is the simple answer. The latest research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that small businesses fall victim to almost 10,000 cyber attacks per day. That’s 8.64 per second. And those are only the successful attacks. Many, many more are […]
All good things come to an end. While Windows 7 has been a favourite among many companies for almost a decade now, the operating system is coming to the end of its life in January 2020 — just three months from now. Many people will be sad to see it go, but here at Somerbys […]
As a business owner or even just an internet user, you’re more than aware of the threat of cybercrime. It’s no longer just the obvious scams from our Nigerian friends or fake calls from people pretending to be your bank. Now, online where we spend more and more time, you’re up against an army of […]
Advice on protection from Viruses, Malware, Ransomware and Phishing More and more, ransomware has emerged as a major threat to individuals and businesses alike. Ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts data on infected systems, has become a lucrative option for cyber criminals. In the past, many smaller businesses downplayed the possibility of security threats because they […]
