Social media is an important part of the online presence of many companies and businesses. And keeping your social media accounts safe is essential for your overall cyber security, but also for your brand image and reputation too. But how can small to medium sized businesses keep social media accounts safe and protected? Well, here […]
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In recent years, an increasing number of small and medium-sized businesses (SMB’s) have become attractive targets for cyber criminals, often causing a range of problems and issues. So could your company be at risk? If so, what are the biggest cyber security threats predicted for 2022? Well, here at Creative Network Solutions, we are Manchester’s […]
With an increase in working from home during the past few months, an increasing number of businesses have been using VoIP services to connect to staff and customers, and keep up and running. But using free VoIP services is not always a good idea, while professional services can bring a range of benefits. Here at Creative […]
With working from home now the new normal for many office workers at businesses of all sizes, cyber security has never been more important. And with so many employees logging in to work from home, ransomware and other cyber crime attacks can be even more dangerous, infecting equipment at multiple addresses in all different locations. […]
While many businesses know how important cyber security is, and take steps to prevent it, the serious impacts of any type of cyber crime can be more far-reaching than most companies expect. And if you’re not fully aware of the potential negative outcomes, you might not be taking all of the necessary […]
Disney+ security and service issues: Here’s what we know so far Posted: November 20, 2019 by Malwarebytes Labs Last updated: November 21, 2019 The long wait is over. Disney+, the new video-streaming service to rival Netflix and Amazon Prime, debuted last week to much fanfare, racking up 10 million subscribers within a single day of […]
Please don’t buy this: smart doorbells Posted: December 9, 2019 by David Ruiz Though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, the two shopping holidays were just precursors to the larger Christmas season—a time of year when online packages pile high on doorsteps and front porches around the world. According to some companies, it’s only […]
We’ve covered sextortion before, focusing in on how the core of the threat is an exercise in trust. The threat actor behind the campaign will use whatever information available on the target that causes them to trust that the threat actor does indeed have incriminating information on them. (They don’t.) But as public awareness of […]
Explained: juice jacking Posted: November 21, 2019 by Pieter Arntz When your battery is dying and you’re nowhere near a power outlet, would you connect your phone to any old USB port? Joyce did, and her mobile phone got infected. How? Through a type of cyberattack called “juice jacking.” Don’t be like Joyce. Although Joyce […]
Creative Networks are looking for a Second Line IT Support Engineer to provide effective onsite technical support to contract customers, for desktop/laptop/printer/application issues and installations as well as basic network/server troubleshooting and administration. A key aspect of the role is to communicate effectively with the customer and manage technical queries in line with our […]