DAVID WILLIAMS, Author at Creative Network Solutions

Security tips for company social media accounts

DAVID WILLIAMS — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:48 +0000

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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Predicted cyber security threats for 2022

DAVID WILLIAMS — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:40:50 +0000

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 [...]

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Advantages of professional business VoIP services

DAVID WILLIAMS — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:31:30 +0000

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 [...]

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Remote working and the risks of ransomware

DAVID WILLIAMS — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:08:35 +0000

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. [...]

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Potential impacts of cyber crime on SMBs

DAVID WILLIAMS — Wed, 06 May 2020 19:54:41 +0000

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 [...]

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Disney+ security and service issues: Here’s what we know so far

DAVID WILLIAMS — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:31:45 +0000

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 [...]

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Please don’t buy this: smart doorbells

DAVID WILLIAMS — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:30:45 +0000

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 [...]

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Sextortion scammers getting creative

DAVID WILLIAMS — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:29:52 +0000

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 [...]

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Peace & goodwill to all…or maybe not (read on) Thought you may find this email interesting.

DAVID WILLIAMS — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:28:05 +0000

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 [...]

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We are hiring for a IT Support Technician – Preston

DAVID WILLIAMS — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:37:11 +0000

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 [...]

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