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 However, many organisations are still grappling with legacy IT systems – outdated hardware and software that were once modern but now hinder progress. While the allure of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” might seem appealing, clinging to legacy
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 business operations. While many organisations have already transitioned or are planning to transition to Windows 11, a significant number still rely on Windows 10. The
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 2025 Follow this link for tickets to the event: https://SHbuildingonthedigitalfuture25.eventbrite.co.uk Come and talk to us about how Magikos IT can help you manage important security
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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 for several reasons: 1. Enhanced Security:Patching Vulnerabilities: OS updates often include patches that fix security flaws and vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by hackers
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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 be focused on advancements in technology and what impact these might have on our day to day lives. Back in 2013, our Technical Director, Tony
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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 digital services in the face of escalating cyber threats. The UK’s Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill will have a far-reaching impact on businesses of all sizes
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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 the Western world. Whilst the potential to truly ‘bag a bargain’ is up for debate, one certainty is that these shopping events present a perfect
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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 the potential benefits outweigh the challenges involved? How Does It Work? Passwordless authentication is exactly what the name suggests – authentication that doesn’t rely on
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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 and is it really going to transform our world in the way that we think? What is Artificial Intelligence? Although many of us picture AI
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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 over the last decade but questions are now being asked about what impact it is having on the fabric of our society. Whilst social media
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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 analogue phone is being relegated to the history books. The UK is undergoing a digital switchover, phasing out the old copper wire network in favour
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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 travel time and commuting costs means that this phenomenon is here to stay. Whilst home working offers significant benefits to both employees and employers, it
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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 dot and “zip” at the end. This seemingly minor addition is what makes it dangerous. .zip was recently added as a new domain which means
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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 interconnected systems. What data was exposed?Reports suggest hackers gained access to 30 million people’s bank account details, 6 million account numbers and balances, 28 million
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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 and we as individuals also generate a huge amount of data over our lifetimes, including photos and media files. These files don’t just hold immense
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