Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight two extreme security breaches, a scam relating to the war in Ukraine and share some tips on staying safe from piggybacking (it’s not what you think). LATEST SCAM The recent war in Ukraine has gathered a lot of attention. Unfortunately, cybercriminals often take advantage of world events […]
READ MOREOur Top 6 Tips for Promoting Modern Workplace Productivity
In a radically changed world where many workers may never go back to the office, new challenges are emerging for staff members and managers alike. Probably the biggest question surrounds how productive and safe people can be when working remotely with what Microsoft calls the Modern Workplace – and the good news is that not […]
READ MORE4 Setbacks with Ineffective Technology Change Management
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, empowering businesses to accomplish more in less time. The transformations that technology has brought about in the business world are mind-boggling and with transformative change comes stress. Without a defined change management strategy in place, avoidable inconsistencies are more likely to occur and you risk disrupting essential operations […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- February 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight a scam relating to the Winter Olympics, the latest security breach experienced by Kings Plant Barn and we shine the spotlight on what it actually means when you accept the terms of a privacy policy. The 2022 Olympic Winter Games is taking place in Beijing. With representatives […]
READ MOREChange Management Basics for Technology Refreshes
Once you’ve completed a technology audit and prioritised the order in which you’ll close gaps in your infrastructure, it’s critical to remember that there are actions you must take prior to implementation for change to be successful and well-received by your team. Change produces stress in technology environments and among those who implement or are […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- January 2022
Welcome to the first edition of Cyber Insights for 2022. This month we highlight a current scam relating to Amazon, tips on staying safe from a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack and an overview of the latest security breach experienced by Finite Recruitment. CURRENT SCAM Rumours are circulating that Amazon may create its own cryptocurrency. […]
READ MORE4 Reasons Phishing is Getting More Frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, dupes a victim into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a spam file sent over email, text messages, phone calls or social media. If […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- December 2021
Welcome to the final edition of Cyber Insights for the year. This month we highlight a current scam targeting Instagram influencers and their followers, the latest breaches to hit the news and lastly some tips to help keep you safe when scanning QR codes. CURRENT SCAM An elaborate new Bitcoin scam targets Instagram influencers and […]
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READ MORECybersecurity: What Every Business Owner Should Know
While organisations and workers have certainly benefitted from the advancement of technology, it has also introduced an unprecedented number of cybersecurity risks. Ransomware attacks, for example, hit businesses every 11 seconds in 2021.1 Therefore, if you want your business to grow and succeed, you must understand the realities of cybersecurity. The Reality of the Current […]
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