sfG Software

02/06/2026

One of our own customers was recently targeted by a very sophisticated cyber attack - but it didn't work.

The reason?

Their team had completed cyber security awareness training and regular phishing simulations with us. 🔐

So, when the attackers called pretending to be IT support, the staff recognised the signs immediately and reported it.

We've written about what happened in our latest blog:
https://www.sfgsoftware.com/real-world-cyber-attack/

26/05/2026

From slow systems eating into your team's day, to backup strategies that might not actually be working... the signs are easy to miss until something goes wrong.

We've put together a short guide to the five most common ways IT holds businesses back, and what to do about each one:

Looking for IT support in the Highlands and Islands? sfG Software explains the warning signs that your IT is costing your business and what to do about it.

21/05/2026

We published this a few weeks ago, but given that ransomware attacks doubled in 2025 and phishing remains the number one threat to UK SMEs, it felt worth sharing again.

If you're a business owner in the Highlands and Islands and you're not completely confident in your cybersecurity setup, this is a straightforward, jargon-free read that might prompt a useful conversation:

Cyber security attacks on UK businesses are rising. sfG Software explains what the risks are, what the most common threats look like,

18/05/2026

Most business owners don't think about IT support until something goes wrong. But by then, the damage is done.

Downtime costs money. Frustrated staff costs productivity. And a security breach? That costs trust.

At sfG Software, we work with businesses across the Highlands and Islands to get ahead of these problems, not just react to them.

Say hi to the team, here: https://www.sfgsoftware.com/contact-us/

14/05/2026

A slow login here. A frozen app there. A printer that won't cooperate.

A survey of 1,000 SME owners revealed that they typically lose one hour and 54 minutes of staff time each week due to technical glitches. 😣

At sfG Software we audit, optimise and maintain IT for businesses across the Highlands and Islands so that your team spends time on work, not workarounds.

https://www.sfgsoftware.com/contact-us/

12/05/2026

💡 Quick win for your working day:

Press Windows + D and every open window minimises instantly, brining you to your desktop in one click. 🖥️

Small shortcuts like this save time every single day. Multiply that across a whole team and it really adds up!

08/05/2026

For small and medium businesses in the Highlands and Islands, the assumption is often "it won't happen to us." But cybercriminals don't discriminate, they go for easy targets, wherever they are.

The good news?

The right protections don't have to be complicated or expensive. As certified ESET partners, we provide business-grade security software that keeps your systems and data safe, without the jargon. 🔐

07/05/2026

We're growing! 🚀👋

sfG Software is looking for an IT Support Engineer to join our team.

If you're an ambitious IT support professional who wants to develop your technical skills in an environment where your work is genuinely recognised and valued, then we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply online: https://bit.ly/sfG-hiring

05/05/2026

Slow computers. Staff waiting on support tickets. Systems that go down at the worst possible time.

We know how frustrating that is, and we fix it.

sfG Software provides friendly, expert IT support to businesses across the Highlands and Islands. We're local, we know the challenges that come with running a business up here, and we're here when you need us. 👉 https://www.sfgsoftware.com/contact-us/

30/04/2026

Cyber attacks aren't just a big business problem. 🔒

We've written a short guide to the most common threats facing businesses right now, and the simple steps that make a real difference.

No jargon. No scare tactics. Just honest advice from your local IT team in Inverness. 👇

Cyber security attacks on UK businesses are rising. sfG Software explains what the risks are, what the most common threats look like,