Multi-factor authentication (or MFA) is more or less exactly what it sounds like. To access an application, you first need to pass two or more phases of verification. MFA is an extra step to ensure that you are who you say you are. For businesses, Multi-factor authentication is a security must-have. Gone are the days…
We are all aware of cyber threats and internet fraudsters, but how many of us think along the lines of “this will never happen to me” or “I would know for sure if I received a dodgy link”? Some real-life examples now have me thinking even harder about how serious the risk is, and how a…
GDPR is the word on everyone’s lips, and here at Microbyte we’re getting asked about it a lot. Many of you are worried about the hefty 4% fine for offending companies, but if you’re already taking data seriously, there’s no need to panic. General Data Protection Regulation will come into effect next May, but most…
Above is a screenshot from one of the latest ransomware strains, dubbed ‘Jigsaw’. The image above is one that is being used in ransomware attacks. Terrifying? Absolutely, but not just because of the disturbing image used; not because of the cocky, brazen tone that has been adopted – but because of the damage that…
The modern office has come a long way over the last three decades; can you recall the realms of physical paperwork ‘carefully’ filed in enormous, overbearing filing cabinets that were kept under lock and key for each drawer? The keys themselves were also kept locked away, and you underwent interrogation by the guardian of the…
Another day, another hacking story. From celebrity data leaks to multi-million pound breaches by global corporations. A hacked email account or server means so much more than a password reset. Think about what’s inside your emails, linked accounts, reused passwords, sensitive data, and you’ll see the snowball effect can be devastating. Businesses should make sure…
In today’s crazy world, it’s easy to get caught up thinking you need to read and act on absolutely everything you are being presented with; email, post, text, Facebook, Twitter, BBM, the list is endless! That “bing” sound from one of your various devices is comparable, for some, to a drill sergeant shrieking they get…
If you’re putting off upgrading old or outdated equipment, chances are it’s because you’re worried about the cost, the inconvenience, and there’s that tiny voice in your head saying ‘surely, this will do for a bit longer?’ While these are very normal responses, they wouldn’t serve you very well if your car needed an MOT…
