Posts by Mark Hallam
How To Prepare for Ransomware Attacks: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
In 2020, there was a successful ransomware attack every eight minutes. The threat of a ransomware attack is growing more prodigious everyday, and we need to be alert and proactive to protect ourselves from more high-impact attacks. So what questions should you be asking, and what steps can be taken to mitigate the impact of…
Read MoreCall Spoofing: How Scammers are Using Fake Phone Numbers to Scam You
There has been a huge increase in ‘Call-Spoofing’ Australia wide in the last few months, but what is it? Why is it happening and what should you do if you receive one? What is Call-Spoofing? ‘Call spoofing’, is the latest weapon used by cyber criminals to encourage people to accept a call. Put simply, Call-Spoofing…
Read MoreTypes of Hackers & How They Attack You
There are so many types of hacks and hackers that it can sometimes feel impossible to keep up, but who are the main culprits and what are they up to? Black Hat Hackers Black hat hackers are known as the ‘bad hackers’; they are motivated by money but often, they just do it for…
Read More7 Reasons Why Hackers Hack & How to Prevent It
Why Do Hackers Hack? By the end of 2025, there will be more than 75 billion devices connected to the internet, and every single one of them will be vulnerable to hackers. In 2019 an average of 4,800 websites were compromised each month and we can expect this number to continue to rise; but what…
Read MoreCybersecurity in 2021 & Beyond
Cybersecurity issues have become an increasing day-to-day struggle for businesses, worldwide. Based on recent trends and the side effects of a global pandemic; recent cybersecurity statistics have revealed a huge increase in hacked and breached data from sources that are common in the workplace, such as mobile and Internet of things (IoT) devices. In addition…
Read MoreWhy Should I Upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business Grade Email?
We’ve had a number of customers calling our Techwell Business Technology Advisors this week asking about the upgrading to Microsoft 365 Business Grade email. Email is still one of the most common business apps to communicate and connect with customers, so it is vitally important to make sure you are using the right email…
Read MoreFive Reasons Why You Should Use a Managed Service Provider
Managed services is the outsourcing of the day-to-day management of a company’s IT, but why should you use a Managed Services Provider? These days it’s imperative to stay on top of the constant changes in IT, from high performance demands to the pressure to deliver competitive IT functionality – IT systems are expected to meet high…
Read MoreWhat is a Managed Service Provider?
‘Managed Service’ is a term that is rapidly becoming more prominent in the technology industry, but what does it actually mean? Put simply, a managed service provider (MSP) is a third-party company that remotely manages IT infrastructure and end-user systems on behalf of your business. What is involved in being a Managed Service Provider? A good…
Read More5 ways Microsoft 365 E5 can keep your business secure
Whilst there is a growing understanding within business owners that staying up to date with the latest technology, software and hardware, can increase the productivity and efficiency of your business, there is still much to learn about protecting your business from cyber attacks. According to a study conducted by the University of Maryland, a cyberattack…
Read More5 things to consider before you relocate your office
5 things to consider before you relocate your office Relocating to a new office presents an exciting chance to enhance your small business. An office with new infrastructure and capabilities can boost employee productivity and business efficiency and minimise your move-in and set-up costs. It can also create an opportunity to leverage new technologies. Every…
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