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What’s the best way to change your passwords? Often, and with best practices in mind

You change your clothes. You change your oil. Make sure you also change your passwords.

How strong are your passwords?

Strong security starts with strong passwords

Do you know who has access to your systems?

When you took their keys back, did you cancel their passwords, too?

Keep a look out for these malware traps

We’ve been warning businesses for years that their email is the most likely place for a cyber-criminal to try to break into their IT system. But it’s not the only place. Here are some other malware scams to look out for.

Your 5 Step Cyber Protection Plan

Cyber crime costs the world economy over $1 Trillion every year and its increasing, since 2018 it has risen by more than 50%. In our latest guide we give you 5 steps you can take today to help prepare and protect your business

4 signs you're under attack from ransomware

This is the computer attack where a hacker locks you out of your systems and data. And you must pay a ransom, typically in Bitcoin, to get access again.

Ransomware Guide

With one small UK business hacked every 19 seconds making your business more resilient and knowing what to do if it does happen can limit the risk and the damage.

How a missed update can cripple your business

Major Cyberattacks against businesses have raised awareness of the growing cybercrime threat. Westway IT update management can help your secure company's security online.

Working From Home Checklist

When working from home there are a few things you should do to keep your system & data secure.

Is your data walking out the front door?

Do you use memory sticks to transfer data? Do you allow employees to plug their own in? Could someone walk out the door with your customer list and defect to a competitor or lose it?