What would happen if all your files suddenly disappeared from view?

The FBI issued a security alert regarding Interlock, an aggressive ransomware group.

Do not feel intimidated if this name is unfamiliar.

They only made their debut in September 2024, yet have made quite an impactful statement to North American and European businesses by targeting them with attacks.

Interlock is solely concerned with making money. They follow an established playbook: hack into your system, steal sensitive data that's encrypted so it cannot be accessed, issue a ransom note with only days to pay or all files will be released on the dark web.

Interlock's ransomware groups employ the double-extortion technique with gr...

Black Friday is no longer simply about bargain hunters rushing into storefronts to find the best offers; many organizations now view it as an opportunity to reduce costs associated with upgrading technology infrastructure. Gone are the days when Black-Friday tech deals were focused around entertainment technologies such as gaming platforms; businesses now recognize there are deals available on cutting-edge tech that can boost productivity and collaboration.

Businesses need to understand how best to integrate gaming equipment and cutting-edge peripherals in creative workflows or hybrid teams, whether adopting them for creative work processes or employing cutting-edge peripherals in teams.

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Use the Settings app on your computer to easily make small modifications.

Frustration can be exhausting.

Microsoft has made the experience much simpler with Windows 11, offering an Artificial Intelligence Agent integrated directly into the Settings application.

Copilot does not operate as an independent chatbot; rather it is integrated within the search box in Settings.

No longer must you know the precise name of a setting, simply type what you want using natural language - such as "brighten the screen" or "activate voice control"; your AI will find and change accordingly.

This feature is particularly effective, since everything happens right on your device - meaning the AI won't send requests or...

Data and security remain paramount in today's age of digital transformation, so businesses must be ready to respond to evolving cyber threats that have emerged since digitalization took hold. Credential theft has emerged as one of the primary challenges businesses must contend with today; cybercriminals continually refine their skills and adapt their tactics in order to gain access to system credentials - these attacks seek to undermine corporations digital infrastructures while gaining entry to confidential corporate resources.

Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report details that more than 70% of breaches are caused by stolen credentials, with both financial loss and reputational damage ...

Data has become the lifeblood of organizations across industries and sectors, no matter their industry or sector. Being able to collect, analyse and act upon data is no longer just an advantage but necessary for survival. Data-driven decision making enables businesses to react swiftly to market changes, identify new opportunities and increase operational efficiencies backed up by accurate and timely data sources such as surveys of customers, employee feedback forms or operational metrics - data which allows organizations to make smarter business strategies and decisions more effectively.

With the right tools and processes in place, organizations can use data derived from this research to opti...

Cloud environments continue to gain in popularity as companies recognize the inherent advantages. Cloud solutions have quickly become the darlings of technology today and combine innovative tech with organizational needs seamlessly. Unfortunately, compliance issues arise for organizations when not meeting required technical and legal standards, potentially incurring heavy fines and increased scrutiny from regulators; businesses must navigate a complex compliance landscape that includes HIPAA and PCI DSS mandates among others.

Cloud Compliance

Cloud Compliance involves adhering to data protection, privacy, and security laws and standards. Compliance in cloud environments presents additional sec...

Have you ever opened up a presentation or document and realized that half the information was hidden behind an unrecognizable graphic or image?

No one thought to include a description. Perhaps there was a chart or photo with essential details, but no one remembered to include one.

Microsoft is working on a solution to prevent such situations from ever occurring, particularly among individuals with accessibility needs.

Windows 11 is currently testing an AI feature called "Describe Image," which utilizes AI built directly into your computer's hardware.

Copilot+ PCs feature AI directly integrated into their computer's Click to Do Menu, offering the Describe image option that provides detailed expla...

How often have you completed an extensive workday and come home with plenty of battery power remaining in your laptop?

Wishful thinking only

Microsoft recognizes this issue, and is testing a feature in Windows 11 which could extend battery life for laptop users.

As someone who deals with business technology on a daily basis, this could be an essential step forward for all companies.

This feature is known as adaptive Energy Saver.

Windows typically only activates its energy-saving feature when its battery power drops below certain threshold levels, although you can set this threshold in your settings. With adaptive energy saving, however, a smarter approach is taken towards energy conservation.

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Arriving to work Monday morning with coffee still hot in your cup, your email inbox becomes inundated with urgent messages from workers wanting to know why their login doesn't work or how their personal data has appeared in unexpected places. Your list of tasks quickly evaporates into one urgent question: what went wrong?

Data breaches happen all too frequently for small businesses, creating legal, financial and reputational headaches. According to IBM's 2025 Cost of Data Breach Report, the average global breach costs $4.4 Million while Sophos discovered that nearly 9 out of 10 cyberattacks targeting small businesses involved stolen information or credentials being taken without consent.

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At least once every week, IT departments experience this exchange: "Have you heard about the new AI tool that promises to revolutionise their work?"

As is often the case, the market is filled with noise and empty promises about Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to recent McKinsey research, 78% of businesses currently utilize AI technologies - and that figure continues to increase rapidly.

Software promises to automate tasks, reduce workloads and "future proof" teams; however, not all solutions deliver on this promise; rather some are released quickly to capitalize on hype. Being aware of this distinction for IT businesses is key in remaining relevant.

AI is nothing new, yet within the pas...