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30/08/2026

📋 New EU rules around AI-generated content are coming into effect, and they may apply to businesses that serve customers in Europe.

✅ If you're using AI in customer-facing content, now is a good time to review how it's being used and whether any disclosure requirements apply.

https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/code-practice-ai-generated-content

28/08/2026

🔐 Could you ditch passwords?

Passkeys let you sign in with your fingerprint, face or PIN instead — making phishing and password theft much harder.

And if you use Microsoft 365, you can already start using them!

https://novoit.uk/cybersecurity-for-small-business/passkeys-for-business/

24/08/2026

📱 We scan QR codes every day—for menus, parking, deliveries and more.
But cybercriminals are now hiding phishing links inside QR codes to trick people into handing over passwords and payment details. 😟
Our latest guide explains:
✅ What quishing is
✅ Why QR codes can bypass email security
✅ The most common scams
✅ Simple ways to protect yourself and your business 🔒
Take a few minutes to learn what to look out for—it could save you a lot of trouble!
https://novoit.uk/cybersecurity-for-s

22/08/2026

🤖 AI is making phishing scams more convincing than ever, with fake emails, texts and websites looking increasingly authentic.

👀 Instead of clicking links, visit the company's official website or app directly whenever something doesn't feel quite right.

https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/google-sues-chinese-smishing-network.html

Google sued Outsider operators for allegedly using Gemini AI to create phishing pages tied to 1.59M URLs and 100K+ victims.

19/08/2026

Dark web monitoring sounds dramatic… but is it actually worth it? 🌐🔒

In our latest blog, we explain what it does, where it helps, and why it works best as part of a wider cybersecurity plan — not as a magic fix.

A useful read for any business wanting clearer, more practical cyber advice 👇
https://novoit.uk/cybersecurity-for-small-business/is-dark-web-monitoring-worth-it/

14/08/2026

📧 Ever wondered if someone could fake an email from your business?

Unfortunately, it's possible if your domain isn't properly protected.

In this guide, we explain SPF, DKIM and DMARC in plain English, what each one does, and why leaving DMARC on "none" doesn't actually stop spoofing.

A few small changes can make a huge difference to your business security. 🔒



https://novoit.uk/cybersecurity-for-small-business/email-spoo

12/08/2026

🎭 Recent arrests linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group are a reminder that many cyberattacks still begin with simple social engineering.

📞 Encourage your team to verify unexpected requests for passwords, payments, or system access through a trusted second channel before taking action.

June 23, 2026 43 Comments Two men pleaded guilty in the United Kingdom this week to criminal charges stemming from an August 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London, the entity responsible for the public transport network in the Greater London area. The duo were key members of a prolific...

01/08/2026

🚨 A new scam called ClickFix is tricking people into running malicious commands on their own computers.
⚠️ Remember: no legitimate website will ever ask you to copy and paste commands into Windows Run or PowerShell. If it does, close the page immediately.

ClickFix attacks are delivering BabaDeda, Lorem Ipsum, and Potemkin loaders to deploy stealers, RATs, and ransomware-linked tooling.

29/07/2026

🤖 AI tools are becoming part of everyday business operations, whether organisations have a formal policy in place or not.

📄 A clear AI usage policy can help protect sensitive information and ensure staff use these tools safely and responsibly.



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27/07/2026

👋 When an employee leaves, it's important to remove access to more than just their email and computer login.

📋 A structured offboarding process helps ensure business systems, cloud services, and shared accounts don't become unnecessary security risks.

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