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Windows 10 End Of Life – 2 Key Questions
As a laptop or PC user, to remain safe and secure online in the modern world requires two approaches – the regular installation of security updates to patch any flaws... Read more →
Spring Is In The Air!
It’s Spring Conference season and Magikos IT will be in attendance at the following events: Surrey Care Association Spring ConferenceDate: Tuesday 13th May 2025Time: 9.15am – 3pmVenue: Silvermere Golf and... Read more →
Don’t Leave Your Business Exposed! Why Windows 11 is Essential for GDPR Compliance
As your trusted IT partner, we at Magikos IT understand that running a small business in today’s digital landscape is challenging. You’re juggling everything from customer service to marketing, and... Read more →
Heathrow Closed! – Why Small Businesses must do better when disaster strikes…
We’ve all seen the headlines. Heathrow’s major outage, system failures, and disruptions that have brought half the country to a standstill because of a fire at a power substation. Could... Read more →
The Risks and Challenges of Legacy IT Systems: Why Modernisation Matters for Your Business
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses rely heavily on technology to stay competitive and efficient. However, many organisations are still grappling with legacy IT systems – outdated hardware and software... Read more →
The Windows 10 End-of-Life: A Looming Challenge for Business Compliance and Accreditation
Microsoft’s announcement of the end-of-life (EOL) for Windows 10 in October 2025 has sent ripples through the IT world, raising concerns about security, compatibility, and the future of professional and... Read more →
Come and Meet Us at the next Surrey Heartlands Digital Event!
Magikos IT will be attending the Surrey Heartlands – ‘Building on the Digital Future of Adult Social Care’ Event – to be held at Dorking Halls on Wednesday 12th March... Read more →
Act NOW – Time Is Running Out for Windows 10!
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on 14th October 2025. After this date, there will be no further updates to the Operating System. Operating system (OS) updates are crucial... Read more →
8 Technical Predictions for 2013 – Which Came True?
As 2024 draws to a close, our thoughts typically turn towards the new year and what changes we can expect to see. As an IT company, our thoughts tend to... Read more →
Are You Ready for the New UK Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill?
The UK Government is gearing up to introduce the Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill in 2025. This landmark legislation aims to bolster the nation’s cyber defences and safeguard critical infrastructure and... Read more →
Beware Black Friday Bargains: Common Online Shopping Scams
The days either side of the Thanksgiving weekend – commonly referred to as Black Friday and Cyber Monday – have become the busiest online shopping days of the year in... Read more →
No Password Required – The Pros and Cons of Going Passwordless
The shift towards passwordless methods of authentication is slowly gaining momentum as organisations seek to enhance security and improve user experience. But what does this mean in practice and do... Read more →
The Rise of AI: Friend or Foe?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace and its impact on our lives is becoming hard to ignore. But what does the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ encompass... Read more →
Social Media – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The power of social media has come under the spotlight again following the recent UK riots. There’s no denying that the popularity and influence of social media has grown exponentially... Read more →
The Ring Has Gone Silent: The UK Says Goodbye to Analogue Phones
What’s Happening and Why? For decades, the crackle and hum of the analogue phone line were the soundtrack to our conversations. But, like the rotary phone before it, the traditional... Read more →
Your Own Private Network – How a VPN Can Protect You in More Ways Than One
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, home working has seen a dramatic rise in popularity across almost all business sectors. The increased flexibility that home working offers, coupled with significant savings in... Read more →
Beware the Sneaky Zipper! How a Tiny Trick in Your URL Can Unzip Trouble
Imagine you receive an email with a link that appears to be from a legitimate source, like Google Drive. The link might say something like “documents.google.com[.]zip” – notice the extra... Read more →
Millions Exposed: Ticketmaster & Santander Hacks – How to Protect Yourself
Ticketmaster and Santander bank recently suffered major data breaches, potentially impacting over 590 million customers. While the source of the attack is debated, experts warn it highlights the dangers of... Read more →
Cloud Backup – A Guardian Angel for Your Data
How can you protect your precious data? In today’s digital world, our data is more valuable than ever. Businesses now hold the majority of their data in a digital format... Read more →
Block Out the Noise: Why Ad Blockers are Essential in 2024
Fed Up with Online Ads? Imagine you’re trying to read a recipe online. You’re following along, picturing that delicious cake, when suddenly… BAM! A giant ad for the latest vacuum... Read more →
SCA Spring Conference – Thursday 9th May 2024
Magikos IT will be attending the Surrey Care Association Spring Conference to be held at Dorking Halls on Thursday 9th May 2024 Follow this link for further information about the... Read more →
Come and Meet Us at the Surrey Heartlands Digital Event!
Magikos IT will be attending the Surrey Heartlands Event – ‘Continuing the Digital Journey in Adult Social Care’ – to be held at Dorking Halls on Tuesday 16th April 2024... Read more →
The Digital Journey – What Lies Ahead for Adult Social Care?
A New Future Beckons: How Digital Tools are Reshaping Adult Social Care The landscape of adult social care is on the cusp of a transformative journey, propelled by the ever-evolving... Read more →
The Importance of Cyber Essentials Certification
What is it and why does it matter? In the age of digital dominance, where data reigns supreme and cyber threats lurk around every corner, UK businesses must take steps... Read more →
Could a Hacker Guess Your Password?
How strong is your password? A recent report from NordPass contains a list of the most commonly used passwords in the US and 29 other countries. The report shows that... Read more →
Mass-Mail Services, DKIM, DMARC & SPF – What’s The Story?
Introduction In October 2023, a major shake-up of email configuration was announced (initially by Google and Yahoo), particularly in relation to its use for mass-mailing services such as Constant Contact,... Read more →
Who Can You Rely On To Guide You Through The Technology Maze?
A Changing World … The technology landscape is constantly evolving, with new software, tools, and trends emerging on a regular basis. Small businesses need to stay informed and adapt quickly... Read more →
How Secure Is YOUR Data?
The Law is clear … The Data Protection Act 2018 is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR post-Brexit). Everyone responsible for using personal data has... Read more →
The Clock’s Ticking For Windows 10!
Time is running out for Windows 10 On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will reach its end of life, marking the end of security updates and technical support for the... Read more →
2-Factor Authentication – Why does it matter?
Cybercrime is on the rise! Simple and/or outdated security systems are no match for modern threats and attacks. For companies dealing with sensitive data, such as health care organisations, loss... Read more →
How Prepared Is Your Business: 5 IT Examples to Improve Your Business Readiness
Business continuity is like a safety net for your company, helping it bounce back and stay operational when unexpected challenges arise. Think of it as a plan to keep your... Read more →
Questions To Ask When Choosing An IT Provider
When choosing an IT provider, there’s more than the ongoing cost to consider. It’s vitally important to assess their capabilities and determine if they’re a good fit for your business.... Read more →
Should Care Homes Use A Professional IT Support Company?
Should Care Homes use a professional IT company? Care homes, like any other business, need reliable and secure technology systems to support their operations and provide quality care to residents.... Read more →
What is VoIP?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is a telecommunications solution that uses the internet to make voice calls. Over the years, it has become increasingly popular among businesses, and for... Read more →
Microsoft Windows Powershell Backdoor!
SafeBreach Labs claims to have discovered a Windows bug that allows a macro script to exploit the flaw and gain unauthorised access to the PC. Microsoft has not yet released... Read more →
Zoom video conferencing bug in Mac version.
Zoom is one of the most popular video-conferencing products in use today. It rose to prominence during the global pandemic and continues to be one of the most widely downloaded... Read more →
Magikos IT Technology Manufacturer Statement
IT security is considered of paramount importance by Magikos IT. Hardware equipment, manufacturers and suppliers are evaluated regularly to ensure that there is a reliable supply of the right technologies... Read more →
Social Engineering: Attacks Without The Malware.
Social engineering is the one type of cyber attack that uses no malicious software. Instead of finding holes in the security of your network, social engineering exploits the weakest point... Read more →
Windows 7 – The End is Nigh!
During its 10-year lifespan, Windows 7 has become one of the most successful operating systems in Microsoft’s history – earning loyalty from its users because of its robust and stable... Read more →
Who Owns Your Domain Name?
In the 21st century, the vast majority of businesses have their own website and email services – it has become part of a company’s identity like its brands or trademarks,... Read more →
Staying Safe From Banking MalWare
Malicious computer software (formerly called “viruses” but more recently known as “malware”) is increasingly becoming the most significant risk to both personal and business IT users. The involvement of organised... Read more →
How to Stay Safe from Ransomware
This brief article is not intended to be technical or in-depth, but is instead aimed at giving businesses and individuals a chance to protect themselves against an increasing risk of... Read more →
How to Stop the Automatic Windows 10 Upgrade
Over the last week or so, many of our clients and friends have been caught out by a change to the Windows 10 upgrade notifications that have been appearing on... Read more →
How to Change Your LinkedIn Password
On the 18th May 2016, 117 Million LinkedIn passwords have been put up for sale online. This follows the huge leak of LinkedIn passwords back in 2012 where over 6.5... Read more →
Security Threat Report
Once again, the increasing mobility of data in corporate environments is one of the biggest challenges faced in the past year. Users are fully embracing the power to access data... Read more →
The Data Protection Act
The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which defines UK law on the processing of data... Read more →
SMB’s Move to Cloud Computing for Security Improvements.
In a recent research paper commissioned by Microsoft, it would appear that while large corporate companies are shying away from the Cloud because of concerns over security, small and medium... Read more →
Free Windows 10 Upgrade
The Microsoft Windows 10 free upgrade process has begun and Magikos IT recommends caution to those users who are eager to register! The Windows Update service has begun rolling out... Read more →
Google Glass Privacy and Security Concerns
It’s reasonable to assume from past events and history that privacy and security (or trust) concerns are always viewed differently depending on your original point in time. For example, my... Read more →
Microsoft Windows XP – Take Action Now!
From April 8th 2014, all support from Microsoft for Windows XP will cease. There will be no further security patches or updates – this will leave Windows XP vulnerable to... Read more →
8 Real-World Technical Predictions for 2013
With 2012 almost complete it’s about that time for us at Magikos IT to put modern pen-to-paper and blog about our technical predictions for 2013. However in keeping with Magikos... Read more →
How To Change Your PayPal Password
UPDATE (07/11/12) – Fresh reports, some directly from PayPal, now suggest that the attack described in the article below was not directed towards PayPal and instead was directed towards a... Read more →
Raspberry Pi – More Than a Baked Dessert!
Released at the end of February 2012 by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, the Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized single-board computer originally intended to stimulate the teaching of basic... Read more →
The Impact of Data Loss on Businesses
Why are organisations failing to learn from the increasing numbers of highly publicised data security breaches that cause so much damage to company reputations? With an ever increasing number of... Read more →
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