Ever needed to quickly convert a file, say, from a Word doc to a PDF? And found yourself Googling for a free tool to do it? It seems harmless enough, right? A quick download, a fast conversion, job done. But what if I told you that one small click could secretly open the door to […]
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IT Innovation has caused the IT support industry to change more in the past five years than it did in the two decades before. Thanks to rapid advancements in technology, the way businesses receive and interact with IT support is smarter, faster and more proactive than ever before. At Woodstock IT, we stay ahead of […]
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You trust your team, right? They’re smart, capable, and they know better than to click on suspicious links or open unexpected attachments. They already know that phishing emails look trustworthy on purpose. To trick them into giving away sensitive data or downloading malicious software. So, they’re not the type to fall for it. At least, […]
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Weak passwords are one of the biggest security risks to your business. Why? Because cyber criminals are getting smarter than ever before. If they manage to crack just one password, they could gain access to your sensitive business data, financial information, or even gain control of your entire system. Cyber criminals use automated tools to […]
If you’ve ever used Incognito mode in Chrome, you probably know the basics: It lets you browse without saving your history, cookies, or other temporary data. But was it ever truly private? Not entirely… Until recently, if you copied something from an Incognito tab, like text, an image, or a web address, Windows could still […]
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When a retail giant like Marks & Spencer (M&S) falls victim to a cyber attack, it sends shockwaves far beyond the business itself. It’s a sobering reminder that no matter how big or well-resourced a company might be, no one is immune from cyber threats. What Happened? Recently, M&S suffered a significant cyber security breach […]
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Do you feel like you’re constantly hearing about cyber attacks lately? You’re not imagining things. Cyber attacks are on the rise. And they’ve overtaken other risks as the number one concern for many businesses worldwide. From ransomware and data breaches to IT disruptions that bring operations to a standstill, cyber threats are keeping business owners […]
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Think about the last online ad you clicked… Did you just assume it was genuine? If you said yes, you’re not alone – and this is exactly what scammers are counting on. “Malvertising”, or malicious advertising, is where scammers use online ads to trick you into downloading malware (malicious software), sharing sensitive information like passwords, […]
Imagine you’re watching the news and see that a criminal is targeting houses in your area. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight? I wouldn’t think so. Yet this is essentially what many businesses do when they put off fixing system vulnerabilities in their systems. And it happens a lot, with over two-thirds of […]
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Have you ever stopped to wonder how many phishing link scams your employees encounter each day? The answer might come as a nasty surprise. Last year, the number of employees clicking on a phishing link TRIPLED – and businesses everywhere are paying the price. Before we dive into this situation a little more, let’s rewind […]
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