In today's digital world, losing your data can be catastrophic for your business. As a business owner, it's crucial to choose the right type of backup to ensure your data is protected. There are three main types of backups: full, differential, and incremental. Let's take a closer look at each type to help you decide which one is right for your business.  Categories of back ups Full Backup A full backup is exactly what it sounds like: it's a complete backup of all your ...

We, here at Loyal I.T. Solutions, wanted to address an important topic that has gained significant attention recently: users being hacked whilst MFA is in place on their accounts. While MFA is widely regarded as a strong security measure, it is crucial to understand its limitations and take additional steps to fortify your accounts. We have gathered valuable insights from various sources to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. While MFA significantly reduces the risk ...

What is AI? AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. AI simulates human thoughts, speech, text and vision in some cases. AI uses algorithms – which is a list of instructions - to solve problems of perform tasks. AI is being used by cyber scammers in a variety of ways, which makes it difficult for individuals and organisations to detect and prevent cyber crime. Below are some ways AI is being used to hack and scam. How is AI used to scam or hack? Social Engineering: AI-powered chatbots...

You may have heard about cyber insurance but may not fully understand what it is or if your business needs it. With the increasing number of cyber-attacks on businesses and recommended changes in The Privacy Act, it is important to consider investing in cyber insurance. This type of insurance policy is designed to protect businesses from the damage and fallout from cyber-attacks and hacking - such as financial losses, reputational damage, and the loss of sensitive business and customer inform...

  As technology continues to advance, keeping up with the latest updates and upgrades is essential for businesses to remain competitive and efficient. One such upgrade that businesses should consider is moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11. In this blog, we will explore the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11 and what you can expect from this new operating system. Pros of Upgrading to Windows 11: Enhanced User Experience: Windows 11 offers a modern and clean interface that is visually...

  Authentication and password security is part of the Essential Eight of Cyber Security and it is strongly advised for your network security. Using an authentication application is also evidence of compliance for insurance policies and investigations. In the past Loyal I.T. Solutions has strongly urged all their clients to implement two factor (2FA) or multi-factor (MFA) authentication. Our recommendation is to have two forms of authentication – one, a one-time passcode (OTP) via...