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Stay Safe This Black Friday: Cyber Security Tips to Avoid Scams

Cyber Security, General, IT Support, Octagon Technology, Technology / By Martin

Black Friday is a prime time for cybercriminals to target shoppers. Here are some essential tips to help you stay safe while hunting for bargains online. 1. Beware of Phishing Emails Phishing emails often look like they come from legitimate retailers. Always double-check the sender’s email address and avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from […]

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Technological Singularity

Cyber Security, General, Privacy, Technology / By Martin

The concept of the technological singularity – a point where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence – is a topic of both excitement and concern in the tech community. As we advance towards increasingly sophisticated AI, the possibility of reaching a singularity becomes more tangible. This hypothetical moment in time is often seen as a turning

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Careful with that A.I. Eugene ! / How NOT to A.I. / Stop feeding the machine.

Cyber Security, General, Technology / By Ben

Stop feeding the machine. You may have heard a lot about A.I. recently, as lots of money is being thrown at large A.I. projects to explore the space and open new possibilities with computing. While at the moment it seems like a solution looking for a problem, in time it could prove to have great

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Copilot AI and the Phishing Email

Cyber Security / By Clive

Martin and Ben are the Octagon Technology newsletter editors this month and they have chosen artificial intelligence (Copilot AI) as their theme. They asked me to write the first article. Copilot AI and Word I had thought to write about how I use Copilot in Microsoft Edge, to help me with parts of the articles

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The Cyber Security Fallout of CrowdStrike Global IT Outage

Cyber Security / By Clive

Before I get into some of the cyber security fallout from the CrowdStrike global IT outage, you can read some of my thoughts on the incident here: The Wednesday Bit on Monday – CrowdStrike Global IT Outage In this article I look at just a couple of the cyber security implications of an IT issue

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Patch Tuesday and Updates

Cyber Security, IT Support, Technology, Technology Solutions / By Ben

Patch Tuesday, also known as Update Tuesday refers to the established policy set by Microsoft and several other large software providers to push quality and security updates and fixes to their applications and programs. Since 2003 Microsoft have been releasing important updates on the second Tuesday of every month in order to address issues. Very

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What is involved in an IT and Cyber Security Audit?

Cyber Security, Governance and Compliance, IT Support, Octagon Technology, Technology, Technology, Technology Solutions / By Diana

We recommend all our clients to have an IT and Cyber Security Audit, but many business people are not sure what that involves or whether it is even necessary, particularly if the business is very small. In times of economic uncertainty, it is logical that business owners will look for value for money and an

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SOC-Backed AV

Cyber Security, Governance and Compliance, IT Support, Privacy / By Martin

In the intricate web of cybersecurity, a Security Operations Center (SOC) serves as the nerve center, orchestrating the defense mechanisms against cyber threats. The integration of Antivirus (AV) solutions within a SOC framework elevates an organisation’s security posture to new heights. A SOC-backed AV system is not just about detecting and removing malicious software; it’s

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Sender Policy Framework – Phishing Email Primer (pt.10)

Cyber Security, Governance and Compliance, IT Support, Privacy / By Martin

In the digital age, where business communication is predominantly conducted via email, the security and authenticity of these communications cannot be overstated. A correct business email setup, including Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records, is not just a technical detail but a fundamental aspect of a company’s online presence and reputation. SPF records are a type

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