In today’s world, most of us use the Internet in our work and in our home lives and it has become second nature to jump online and browse for anything and everything. Whilst we probably know that there are associated risks, it is often easy to overlook online safety – especially when we need something The post Ten tips for staying safe on the Internet appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

In the age of Social Media, where a “like”, a comment, or a share can lead to new opportunities, we often forget that sites such as LinkedIn aren’t just for networking. They also provide opportunities for cybercriminals who are looking to exploit your personal and business data. Why LinkedIn (and Social Media) are targeted by The post Think before you link! appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

As the cybersecurity landscape continually shifts, so too must the standards that are aimed at protecting businesses from new and growing threats. Cyber Essentials (CE) is a UK government backed scheme crafted to give businesses a clear path to a cybersecurity baseline, helping protect them from the most prolific cyberattacks. From April 2025, things are The post All change for Cyber Essentials from April 2025 appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

This month, Microsoft is rolling out the new Outlook for Windows. This update is promoted as bringing a host of new features and improvements which include Modern and Simplified Design: A cleaner, more intuitive interface to make navigation easier. Enhanced Productivity Tools: Improved calendar integration, task management and email categorisation. Intelligent Assistance: Features like AI-powered The post Microsoft’s new Outlook for Windows appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

During 2024 there was a continued increase in cyber threats which affected businesses of all sizes, across many sectors. Attacks on large organisations make the national and international news, but small and medium sized businesses are regular targets too. Amongst the threats to be aware of, are supply chain attacks. Supply chain attacks are where The post Supply chain attacks – every business is a target! appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

With the end of the year fast-approaching, we would like to thank all our customers for their business during 2024. Our Helpdesk support over the Christmas period will be available at the following times: We will be working as normal until 17.30 on Tuesday 24th December. Engineering support will then be available again on Friday The post Our Christmas and New Year opening hours appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

Scareware is a cyber-attack tactic that scares people into visiting spoofed or infected websites, or downloading malicious software. Scareware can be spread through emails or can take the form of pop-up ads that appear on a user’s computer. A typical example is a warning which says that the computer or files have been infected. A The post Coming soon – “Scareware Blocker” appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has agreed to allow a merger between Vodafone and Three, subject to certain conditions. Both companies will be required to sign binding agreements in which they commit to Invest heavily in a combined 5G network across the UK, over the next 8 years. Cap certain mobile tariffs and data The post Vodafone / Three merger given the green light appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

When it comes to cyber security, one of the biggest challenges for any organisation is the “human factor”. The risk that an employee will inadvertently click on a link or open an attachment or give away login credentials – thereby letting a hacker into your system. Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility and it is crucial The post Keeping cyber security training effective and engaging appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more

In today’s workplace, fast and reliable internet connectivity can be as important to business operations as electricity or water. Connectivity options tend to be considered when a business first moves into its premises, but often don’t get reviewed again for a number of years. However, regularly reviewing the available connectivity types for your business premises The post Why it’s important to regularly review connectivity options for your business appeared first on HJS Technology Ltd ..read more