The start of a new year, after the general upheaval that is almost always associated with the festive season, is one of few times when the decision makers of any small business can take a breath and think about the big picture. It is when most managers and business owners devise sales or production strategies…
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There are few businesses today which aren’t at least somewhat reliant on broadband, telephone or other telecommunications in their day-to-day operations. Quick and reliable communication is after all crucial in modern day commerce and business. That’s exactly why we at EC-MSP are always keen to stay on top of any news in the telecommunications realm,…
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In an official blog post published last week, Microsoft have revealed fascinating details regarding their new Windows 10 operating system (OS) and most notably of the user data which they are tracking via the new OS. Within the post, the company announced that Windows 10 was now active on over 200 million devices and provided…
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Twitter has recently warned some users of the potential that their accounts may be hacked by so-called ‘state-sponsored actors’ around the world. The warning came by way of an email sent by the San Francisco based company to a variety of different users including journalists, non-profit organisations and security researchers and is a fascinating twist…
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There’s a new type of malware threat becoming popular with cyber-criminals and it’s the fastest growing form of malicious software around, according to experts. The malware is known colloquially as ‘Ransomware’ and locks users out of their device or computer by encrypting their files, whilst demanding a fee for their return. How Does it Work?…
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Research from a number of cyber security companies has revealed that attacks on Apple devices are on the increase and experts expect the trend to continue and even to accelerate through 2016, with the New Year likely to see the most such attacks ever. Two eminent security companies, in the shape of Symantec and FirmEye,…
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