Taking The SH Out Of IT
123-Reg and DMARC: A Helpful Start… But Is It Enough?
So, you’ve had a lightbulb moment – new business, new domain! Where do you go? Most folks land on 123-Reg. After all, those “79p for a domain” offers are hard to resist. Skip past the upsells for a second, the real goal is to get into your DNS settings and make sure...
The Fake Legal Lion: A Cautionary Tale from the IP Jungle
There I was, minding my own business and running my IT consultancy like a normal Friday……and bam! into my inbox slithers a very official-looking email with red flags waving like it's a North Korean parade. “FINAL NOTICE,” it screamed.“Someone is trying to trademark...
HMRC Scammed for £47 Million, What It Really Means for the Rest of Us
So, HMRC just got done for £47 million by scammers.Yes, the people who send you tax bills got conned.And no, they’re not asking for the money back from victims. But the real sting? That cash is now missing from the national pot… and guess who’s likely going to make it...
Microsoft Non-profit Licences: What’s Changing, What’s Not, and Why You Shouldn’t Panic
You’ve probably seen the headlines or had a flurry of messages pop up in your charity network:“Microsoft is pulling the plug on free non-profit accounts!”Cue the panic. Cue the “We’ll just move to Google, it’s free!” chatter. Cue the digital chaos. Let’s all just…...
“Why Is Microsoft Emailing Me One-Time Codes?!” (No, You Haven’t Been Hacked…)
Breathe. You haven’t been hacked. You’re sitting there, innocently sipping your morning brew, when ping!—an unexpected email from Microsoft arrives. Subject: Your Single Use CodeImmediate Thought: “OMG! Someone’s in my account!”Reality Check: No you haven’t. Let’s...
“Your iPhone Has 8 Viruses!” – Said No Legit Website Ever
"Your iPhone is 40.8% Damaged!" – And Other Fairy Tales From the Internet You're minding your own business, maybe googling something innocent like “how to cook pasta” or, let’s be honest, clicking an article with a headline like “10 Celebs Who Aged Badly.” Suddenly...
Did Ticketmaster hack me to watch my activities? (Why everyone needs DMARC!)
Wait… Ticketmaster hacked me? Poor, poor Francisco. That was my first thought when I saw an email claiming to be from info@ticketmaster.com telling me that something was wrong. For a split second, I almost believed it. But here’s the thing—it wasn’t from Ticketmaster...
Big T’s Tit Bits: How a Phony Delivery Failure Nearly Nabbed Credentials
Want to learn more about how this clever Microsoft email scam works and how to protect yourself? Watch this YouTube video for an in-depth breakdown of the tactics scammers are using, the red flags to watch out for, and steps you can take to keep your account safe....
The Great Microsoft Email Scam: How a Phony Delivery Failure Nearly Nabbed Credentials
When a 'Failed Delivery' Email from Microsoft Isn't What It Seems Picture this: You’re working away, managing your business, when suddenly, you get an email. The subject? "Undeliverable: Mail Delivery Failed." Oh no! Panic sets in because emails are vital to your...
The 40% Discount Scam: How O2 ‘Support’ Tried to Take Over My Account—And How to Avoid It
Introduction Beware of the "Too-Good-to-Be-True" 40% Discount Call from O2 Imagine this: You’re going about your day when your phone rings. It’s O2, or so they say, and they have a tantalizing offer—a 40% discount on your next bill! Who wouldn’t want that, right?...
