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This isn’t new, but as a reminder, AI isn’t only helping businesses move faster. It’s also helping hackers ⚠️
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This isn’t new, but as a reminder, AI isn’t only helping businesses move faster. It’s also helping hackers ⚠️
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
New research has revealed that cyber criminals are weaponising AI to launch more aggressive attacks, in less time, and with less effort.
In fact, even hackers with limited skills can n
Cyber criminals are already using AI to create new types of malware. But now Microsoft is fighting back with AI of its own 💪
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Cyber criminals are already using AI to create new types of malware. But now Microsoft is fighting back with AI of its own 💪
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
It’s revealed a prototype called Project Ire, an AI tool designed to spot malware at first sight… even if it’s never seen the file before 😮
That’s a big deal, because mo
Ever wondered what Windows will look like by the time 2030 rolls around? 🤔
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Ever wondered what Windows will look like by the time 2030 rolls around? 🤔
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
Microsoft recently shared a glimpse of that future, and (unsurprisingly) it’s all about AI and new ways of working with our computers.
David Weston, Microsoft’s Corporate VP for OS Security, gave his take: “In the futur
Ransomware is scary enough, but now some variants are learning how to switch off your defences before they even attack 😬
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Ransomware is scary enough, but now some variants are learning how to switch off your defences before they even attack 😬
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
Take Akira ransomware, which has been making headlines recently. Researchers have found that once attackers get into a system (often through SonicWall VPNs), Akira can disable
Here’s a neat little productivity trick in Microsoft OneDrive you might not know about: You can now change the colour of your folders 🌈
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Here’s a neat little productivity trick in Microsoft OneDrive you might not know about: You can now change the colour of your folders 🌈
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
At first glance, it might seem like a small, cosmetic feature. But it’s surprisingly useful.
Think about how you’d use different coloured binders or sticky n
AI is everywhere right now, from search engines to email, to the apps we use at work every day.
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
AI is everywhere right now, from search engines to email, to the apps we use at work every day.
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
But with all this convenience comes a new kind of security risk we’re only just starting to understand.
Researchers recently uncovered a worrying flaw in Google’s Gemini AI assistant (that’s the AI
We all know about phishing emails. But have you heard of vishing? 📞
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We all know about phishing emails. But have you heard of vishing? 📞
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
That’s short for voice phishing. It’s when a cyber criminal calls you up pretending to be someone they’re not, like an IT technician, a bank employee, or even a government official.
Their goal?
To trick you into handing o
I bring a bit of good news: People are getting better at spotting malware 🥳
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
November 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I bring a bit of good news: People are getting better at spotting malware 🥳
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
(That’s the malicious software cyber criminals use to break into systems, steal data, or lock up your files for ransom.)
A new study found that, when tested, participants correctly spotted suspicious software 88% of the ti
It’s a normal workday, you’ve got a list of things to do, and suddenly your main PC goes down 🆘
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
November 4, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It’s a normal workday, you’ve got a list of things to do, and suddenly your main PC goes down 🆘
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
Maybe it’s been hit by ransomware.
Maybe the hard drive has failed.
Maybe it’s got some water in it.
Whatever the reason, you’re locked out. Work stops. Deadlines slip. Clients get frustrated…
And
Here’s a scary thought: What if the security software you rely on to protect your business could be switched off by cyber criminals before it even has a chance to defend you? 😳
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
November 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Here’s a scary thought: What if the security software you rely on to protect your business could be switched off by cyber criminals before it even has a chance to defend you? 😳
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
That’s what’s happening right now.
According to new research, ransomware groups have started sharing a tool that can kill
📋 When was the last time you thought about what’s sitting in your Windows Clipboard?
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
November 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📋 When was the last time you thought about what’s sitting in your Windows Clipboard?
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
Most of us don’t give it a second thought, right?
It’s that little feature that remembers the last few things you copied… text, links, images, even screenshots… so you can paste them again later. Handy.
But here
For years we’ve heard “cloud‑first!” shouted from every rooftop… but the conversation is shifting 🌥️➡️☁️
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 AM
For years we’ve heard “cloud‑first!” shouted from every rooftop… but the conversation is shifting 🌥️➡️☁️
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
A new Private Cloud Outlook 2025 report shows companies everywhere are rethinking their cloud strategies.
And the balance between public and private cloud is now front and centre.
The numb
Microsoft is taking Copilot on Windows 11 to a whole new level ⬆️
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Microsoft is taking Copilot on Windows 11 to a whole new level ⬆️
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
It’s started testing a feature that lets you share your entire desktop with Copilot. Meaning the AI can see what you see, and chat with you about it in real time.
Up until now, Copilot Vision could only look at a single app or wi
I’ve got something worrying to point out: Even trusted tools can be hijacked ⚠️
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
October 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
I’ve got something worrying to point out: Even trusted tools can be hijacked ⚠️
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
Gravity Forms, a hugely popular WordPress plugin with over a million users, was briefly compromised in what’s known as a supply chain attack.
Here’s what happened:
☠️ Attackers managed to sneak malicious files into cert
AI isn’t some far‑off future tech anymore. It’s already reshaping how we work every day.
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
AI isn’t some far‑off future tech anymore. It’s already reshaping how we work every day.
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
But new research shows that getting on board with it is proving harder than many people expected 🤖
The study paints an interesting picture:
🟪 28% of small and medium sized businesses say rising costs f
Scams on the internet aren’t new. But the tactics criminals use keep evolving.
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
October 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Scams on the internet aren’t new. But the tactics criminals use keep evolving.
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
And they’re catching out people and businesses every single day.
Want to hear the harsh truth? The difference between someone who falls for a scam and someone who doesn’t is often just a split second of trust in th
Here’s a clever (and slightly scary) new twist on phishing attacks you might not have heard about yet… and it involves Google Gemini 🤖✉️
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane
October 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Here’s a clever (and slightly scary) new twist on phishing attacks you might not have heard about yet… and it involves Google Gemini 🤖✉️
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane
Gemini is Google’s AI assistant built into Gmail and other Workspace apps.
One of its neat features is that it can summarise incoming emails in a little pane
Remember the chaos last year when a faulty update left millions of Windows PCs stuck on a boot screen?
Finance systems went down, airport check‑ins froze, even gaming servers were hit 🫨
Microsoft clearly remembers too.
It’s just announced a new Windows 11 feature designed to stop that kin
Finance systems went down, airport check‑ins froze, even gaming servers were hit 🫨
Microsoft clearly remembers too.
It’s just announced a new Windows 11 feature designed to stop that kin
October 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Remember the chaos last year when a faulty update left millions of Windows PCs stuck on a boot screen?
Finance systems went down, airport check‑ins froze, even gaming servers were hit 🫨
Microsoft clearly remembers too.
It’s just announced a new Windows 11 feature designed to stop that kin
Finance systems went down, airport check‑ins froze, even gaming servers were hit 🫨
Microsoft clearly remembers too.
It’s just announced a new Windows 11 feature designed to stop that kin
Have you noticed that Windows 11 has been quietly getting better and better this year?
If you’ve not kept an eye on the updates, you might have missed some very cool changes 🚀💻
Here are a few highlights that caught my attention:
✨ A brand‑new Start menu: Finally. A single scrollable view, t
If you’ve not kept an eye on the updates, you might have missed some very cool changes 🚀💻
Here are a few highlights that caught my attention:
✨ A brand‑new Start menu: Finally. A single scrollable view, t
October 18, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Have you noticed that Windows 11 has been quietly getting better and better this year?
If you’ve not kept an eye on the updates, you might have missed some very cool changes 🚀💻
Here are a few highlights that caught my attention:
✨ A brand‑new Start menu: Finally. A single scrollable view, t
If you’ve not kept an eye on the updates, you might have missed some very cool changes 🚀💻
Here are a few highlights that caught my attention:
✨ A brand‑new Start menu: Finally. A single scrollable view, t
We all love a good browser extension or add-on, don’t we?
Maybe something to help you focus. One for checking grammar. A weather widget. They make Chrome or Edge feel more personal and powerful.
But here’s the worrying part: Some of those helpful little tools might be spying on you 😬
Secur
Maybe something to help you focus. One for checking grammar. A weather widget. They make Chrome or Edge feel more personal and powerful.
But here’s the worrying part: Some of those helpful little tools might be spying on you 😬
Secur
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM
We all love a good browser extension or add-on, don’t we?
Maybe something to help you focus. One for checking grammar. A weather widget. They make Chrome or Edge feel more personal and powerful.
But here’s the worrying part: Some of those helpful little tools might be spying on you 😬
Secur
Maybe something to help you focus. One for checking grammar. A weather widget. They make Chrome or Edge feel more personal and powerful.
But here’s the worrying part: Some of those helpful little tools might be spying on you 😬
Secur
AI feels like it’s everywhere right now, doesn’t it?
From smart tools in our inboxes to new features in apps we use every day.
But here’s something you might not expect: Most smaller businesses aren’t ready to make the most of it 😱
New research from the Institute of Coding found that only
From smart tools in our inboxes to new features in apps we use every day.
But here’s something you might not expect: Most smaller businesses aren’t ready to make the most of it 😱
New research from the Institute of Coding found that only
October 13, 2025 at 8:05 AM
AI feels like it’s everywhere right now, doesn’t it?
From smart tools in our inboxes to new features in apps we use every day.
But here’s something you might not expect: Most smaller businesses aren’t ready to make the most of it 😱
New research from the Institute of Coding found that only
From smart tools in our inboxes to new features in apps we use every day.
But here’s something you might not expect: Most smaller businesses aren’t ready to make the most of it 😱
New research from the Institute of Coding found that only
If you’ve used Windows for any length of time, you’ve probably had that sinking feeling when your screen suddenly turns bright blue and your computer restarts 🙄
Well… get ready, because Windows 11 is switching things up 💻
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Black Screen of Death (still lovingly
Well… get ready, because Windows 11 is switching things up 💻
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Black Screen of Death (still lovingly
October 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
If you’ve used Windows for any length of time, you’ve probably had that sinking feeling when your screen suddenly turns bright blue and your computer restarts 🙄
Well… get ready, because Windows 11 is switching things up 💻
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Black Screen of Death (still lovingly
Well… get ready, because Windows 11 is switching things up 💻
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Black Screen of Death (still lovingly
When you hear “dark web,” you probably picture some mysterious corner of the internet that only hackers know about. A hidden world you’ll never come across.
But the dangers of the dark web aren’t as hidden as you might think 🫣
Imagine a marketplace where stolen passwords, customer data, or even se
But the dangers of the dark web aren’t as hidden as you might think 🫣
Imagine a marketplace where stolen passwords, customer data, or even se
October 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM
When you hear “dark web,” you probably picture some mysterious corner of the internet that only hackers know about. A hidden world you’ll never come across.
But the dangers of the dark web aren’t as hidden as you might think 🫣
Imagine a marketplace where stolen passwords, customer data, or even se
But the dangers of the dark web aren’t as hidden as you might think 🫣
Imagine a marketplace where stolen passwords, customer data, or even se
Did you know you can control your entire Windows 11 PC just by talking to it? 🎤💻
It’s called Voice Access. And it’s one of the most impressive (and underrated) features Microsoft has added recently.
With it switched on, you can open apps, browse the web, write emails, and move around your compute
It’s called Voice Access. And it’s one of the most impressive (and underrated) features Microsoft has added recently.
With it switched on, you can open apps, browse the web, write emails, and move around your compute
October 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Did you know you can control your entire Windows 11 PC just by talking to it? 🎤💻
It’s called Voice Access. And it’s one of the most impressive (and underrated) features Microsoft has added recently.
With it switched on, you can open apps, browse the web, write emails, and move around your compute
It’s called Voice Access. And it’s one of the most impressive (and underrated) features Microsoft has added recently.
With it switched on, you can open apps, browse the web, write emails, and move around your compute
With all the hype around AI tools, instant messaging apps, and collaboration platforms, you’d think email would be on its way out, right?
Not even close 📧
A new State of Business Email 2025 report (based on over 4,000 IT leaders worldwide) shows that despite tools like Teams, Slack, Notion, an
Not even close 📧
A new State of Business Email 2025 report (based on over 4,000 IT leaders worldwide) shows that despite tools like Teams, Slack, Notion, an
October 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
With all the hype around AI tools, instant messaging apps, and collaboration platforms, you’d think email would be on its way out, right?
Not even close 📧
A new State of Business Email 2025 report (based on over 4,000 IT leaders worldwide) shows that despite tools like Teams, Slack, Notion, an
Not even close 📧
A new State of Business Email 2025 report (based on over 4,000 IT leaders worldwide) shows that despite tools like Teams, Slack, Notion, an