From IT Desk: Strategies for a Tech-Driven Business World

Everyone knows by now that setting a strong password is important for account security — but how many businesses actually use one? Shockingly, many don’t. According to recent UK government data, 50% of businesses reported having experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the past 12 months. Even more concerning: 69% of UK small businesses still rely on weak passwords to access important documents.

Picture this: you’re out at a café, your iPhone’s sitting on the table, and the next moment — it’s gone. Panic sets in. But what if, behind the scenes, your phone was already taking action? Enter Apple Shortcuts: the automation tool that might just give your iPhone a fighting chance.

As the quantum computing era approaches, it's no longer just sci‑fi talk—quantum threats to cybersecurity are a fast‑approaching reality. For UK businesses, understanding and preparing for these risks isn’t optional—it’s imperative for protecting sensitive data and customer trust.

“Don’t believe everything you see” has never been more relevant. Deepfakes — AI-generated audio, video, and images designed to mimic real people — are no longer just a quirky internet trend. They’ve become a serious weapon in the cybercriminal toolkit.

In an era of evolving cyber threats and tightening regulations—GDPR, DORA, AI Act, Cyber Resilience Act—staying compliant is non‑negotiable. But it doesn’t have to be a headache. At IT Desk, our IT compliance services are designed to simplify this journey—making it effortless for UK businesses to act responsibly, stay secure, and retain stakeholder trust.

Cybersecurity just crossed a new threshold — and not in a good way. A newly discovered threat known as PromptLock has made headlines as the first AI-powered ransomware, and it’s changing the game for cybercriminals and defenders alike.

Spam emails aren’t just annoying—they’re a serious security threat. For businesses across the UK, knowing how to stop spam and junk emails in Outlook is essential to safeguarding productivity, client trust, and data integrity.

Attending DEFCON in Las Vegas this year felt like stepping into the epicentre of the cybersecurity world. It’s one thing to stay on top of cybercrime trends from behind a desk—reading threat intelligence reports, updating policies, tuning systems. It’s another to be surrounded by the minds shaping tomorrow’s threat landscape in real time.

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