Locking Down Gmail: How to Set Up Your Hardware YubiKey
Your Gmail account is likely the master key to your digital life. Think about it. If a hacker gets into your email, they can reset the passwords for your bank,…
I Ditched My Password Manager for a Physical YubiKey (Here’s How It Went)
I was terrified of losing my YubiKey. The idea of getting locked out of my digital life because I dropped a USB stick down a drain kept me up at…
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Master Your Network: My Top 10 Nmap Commands
Nmap can be overwhelming. Here are the 10 commands I use almost every day to map networks and find open ports, explained simply.
Someone Is Watching: How “GhostPairing” Steals Your WhatsApp Session
I just found out about a new WhatsApp attack that is scarily simple. It’s called GhostPairing, and it tricks you into handing over your account while you think you’re just "verifying" a photo. Here is the breakdown of how the trap is set and how to make sure nobody is secretly watching your chats.
Synthetic Risk: The Attack Surface of the Non-Human Workforce
As Microsoft pivots to Agentic AI, the security paradigm shifts from preventing data leakage to managing autonomous action. We analyse the critical risks of the new non-human workforce, including indirect prompt injection as Remote Code Execution, the management of synthetic identities, and the emerging threat of 'Shadow Agency' within the enterprise.
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Microsoft Ignite 2025: The Pivot to Agency
A technical debrief of Microsoft Ignite 2025. We analyse the strategic shift to Agentic AI, the launch of Agent 365 and Windows 365 for Agents, and the security implications of the new Azure and Anthropic partnership. Read the full rundown of the key announcements for IT and security professionals.
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The 30-Year Echo: Why We Are Still Fixing Windows 95 Bugs in 2025
August 24, 1995.... If you were working in IT (or simply alive) at the time, you’ll remember the hype. Jay Leno introduced it. The Rolling Stones were reportedly paid millions…
Remote Data Access in Sage 50: A Clever Shortcut or a Costly Detour?
Remote Data Access (RDA) in Sage 50 promises simple remote working, but many businesses find it slow, unreliable, and prone to sync issues. In this blog, we look at Sage’s official guidance, real-world user experiences, and the alternatives that actually work, from Remote Desktop Services and VPNs to hosted Sage solutions and cloud accounting.