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Global IT Outage – What did we learn?

On Friday 19th July 2024 we witnessed disrupted technology on a scale never seen before. A rouge file from Security software provider CrowdStrike killed Windows Systems across the globe

Is it time to look for new IT support? We can help.

When new clients come on board to us at Lost in IT, the most common reason cited is that their previous IT support no longer met their needs and expectations.

MOVEit hack, might not impact you, but here’s what you need to worry about…

‘Clop’, The Cybercriminal group behind the hack, operates a ‘Ransomware-as-a-service’ model (this is the part all business and data owners need to pay attention to).

Are you ready? Windows Server 2012(R2) End of Support

In the fast-paced world of technology, software and operating systems are constantly evolving to meet the growing demands of businesses and organisations. However...

Android Users – Disable WiFi Calling

A new Android 0-day exploit has been discovered that affects devices with WiFi calling capabilities. This vulnerability allows hackers to get control of your device. All they need to know is you phone number. They can make a 'special' call to your device to gain access.

Farewell Windows 7

Did you know that as of 14th Jan 2020, Microsoft are no longer releasing any security updates for Windows 7, Server 2008 and SBS 2011 systems? What does this mean...

Anybody can create Ransomware in minutes

We often think that the people behind ransomware viruses must be hardcore programmers who have dedicated their life to writing clever code and bypassing common security measures, right?

Aspirin for the IT Headache

I've been working in IT a long time, the biggest IT 'threat' 20 years ago was in impeding 'millennium bug' that never happened. We were advised by experts that planes...

You WILL get hacked.

It doesn't matter who you are, how aware are you are or how careful you're being – you will at some point get hacked. How can I make such a...

The best (and easiest) way to protect your O365

A lot of businesses are now using Microsoft's flagship Office 365 cloud product. Many of those businesses simply signed-up, put in their card details and created the users required.

How to get the most out of your IT

"IT" today is such a vast web of products and services, it is now a big part of our daily lives and instrumental in any successful businesses. As a result...

Are you using Office 365 to its full potential?

Office 365 is great. It's really taken off over the past couple of years. Thanks for the affordable plans and the abundance of marketing from Microsoft. But most business are...

Not all backups are created equal

There are many different backup options, from USB disk, tape to cloud backups. But within those backup options, there are even more options. If you are using a cloud backup...

I’m using Office 365, I don’t need a backup, right?

So you're using Office 365 for your data and emails? Its a great solution and whats more, cloud based. This means I don't need a backup, right? We hear this...

Your biggest threat is already in your system

Everyone loves Joyce. She's the lovely friendly lady who works on reception and you couldn't wish for a more hard working, efficient or loyal employee...

Less offices, more homes?

With the demand for housing increasing we are seeing more and more offices being converted into homes. Will this cause a problem for businesses in the coming years? Probably not...

Do you know the top five tactics used by cyber criminals?

You probably already know that cyber-crime is on the rise. But did you know that small and medium businesses are just as much at risk as the big corporations?

Why do we always wait for something to happen before we take action?

We understand. When you've already got a million and one things on your to-do list, the last thing you feel like doing is making sure all your IT policies and...

Could an after-hours business meeting spell disaster for your company?

At last, Summer is here. That means holidays, barbecues, and moving late business meetings from the boardroom to sunlit beer gardens. It also means people taking their eye

Why a special relationship isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be

We're always hearing about special relationships in the headlines, especially since the Whitehouse announced Trump's plans to visit the UK. Building great relationships are an important part of any...

Do you know your customers’ rights?

We hope you're up to date with the GDPR and know what's expected of your company. If you're not, please don't waste any more time. The GDPR is the...

These new data protection laws only really apply to the big fish, right?

Data security is a hot topic at the moment, as we're sure you're already well ware. But worryingly, one of the most common comments we still hear from business...