ChatGPT: The New Tool of Choice for Hackers Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, has warned that hackers are using ChatGPT, a language model chatbot developed by OpenAI, to conduct cyber attacks. Europol’s warning comes as ChatGPT has become increasingly popular. The chatbot has been praised for its ability to generate realistic and grammatically… Read more »
ChatGPT: A New Threat to Cyber Security
March 30th, 2023 by louise cairnsThe Importance of Restaurant Cyber Security and IT Support in 2023
March 9th, 2023 by louise cairnsIn today’s world, cyber security is one of the most critical factors that must be considered by any business, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Restaurant IT Support in 2023 must prioritize cyber security to protect not only their business but also their customers’ data. There are several reasons why cyber security is so… Read more »
How 24/7 Emergency IT Support Can Help London Restaurants
February 23rd, 2023 by louise cairnsSurviving IT Emergencies: How 24/7 Emergency IT Support Helps London Restaurants Overcome Common Technology Issues In today’s digital age, technology is an essential part of running a successful business, and restaurants in London are no exception. However, as much as technology can help streamline operations, it can also cause significant disruptions when it fails. From… Read more »
How Long to Brute Force a Password in 2022
January 13th, 2023 by louise cairnsHow Long to Brute Force a Password in 2022 How Long Does It Take a Hacker to Brute Force a Password in 2022? There are some trends in technology and cyber security that can give us a general idea of how much time it might take for a hacker to brute force a password. Let’s… Read more »
Cyber Attack Schools : Why They are Vulnerable
January 11th, 2023 by louise cairnsCyber Attack Schools The past few weeks have seen an unprecedented number of schools in the UK, 14 in total facing a cyber attack schools, with many of their documents being leaked to the public. The BBC revealed that highly confidential documents included children's SEN information, child passport scans, staff pay scales and contract details,… Read more »
Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: How Tech Users Lack Fundamental Cybersecurity Knowledge
January 6th, 2023 by louise cairnsHow Tech Users Lack Fundamental Cybersecurity Knowledge Not surprisingly, internet connectivity is at an all-time high. Also not surprisingly, this has led to a rise in cyberattacks: Phishing and identity theft are prevalent (yet, underreported), and the adoption of best practices continues to lag as nearly two-thirds of tech users lack access to basic cybersecurity… Read more »