Are you concerned that your information may have been stolen or leaked in a cyber-attack? With the rise in the number of data breaches in 2018, it is understandable that you may be worried about whether your personal data has been compromised or leaked. Large organisations such as Facebook and British Airways have been victims […]
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British Airways Data Breach – 185,000 Additional Customers Have Card Details Stolen
Back in September 2018, British Airways announced that they had been the victim of a cyber-attack, which saw hackers skim data of over 380,000 individuals through their website and mobile application. Now, in November, British Airways owner IAG has followed up their announcement by saying that the “hackers may have stolen additional personal data”. BA […]
Backup Your Computer for Moving Offices
Are your premises changing? Moving office is a stressful and difficult process for many; packing hundreds of boxes, organising removal vans and people to pack them, plus having to direct exactly where all your furniture goes. In the blur of moving day, you can often forget about the little things such as your computer and […]
Buying Computer Hardware from Ghost Services
Updated computer hardware can be a vital factor in a smooth-running business. Here at Ghost Services we have a range of hardware available, all of which are incredible quality and trusted brands. Below are several reasons as to why you should choose Ghost Services for your hardware needs. A large variety of hardware – There […]
Looking After Computer Hardware with Ghost IT Support Essex
When investing in computers for your office space you want to make sure these new machines are well looked after by your employees. We’re all guilty of treating our hardware a little carelessly from time to time but it can be detrimental and costly in the long run. We’re not asking you to invest a […]
Making Sure Your Computers Are Secure Over The Summer Holiday
We can bet students and teachers are looking forward to a well-deserved break over the summer, but even when no one is in the offices and classrooms you will need to protect your school’s computers from hacking and viruses. So how can you make sure your school’s computers are secure over the six weeks? Introduce […]
Are you concerned your IT systems are not up to date?
The Ghost team are offering a free audit, call now on 01708 390370 to book an appointment. One of our trained technicians will carry out and inspection of your business hardware and advise on any findings. They will check your operating system performance and make any appropriate recommendations. A review of all system and software […]
Data back-up: it’s essential
Your data is probably your most valuable business asset. It holds all the facts, figures and connections for your team and your clients and your company as a whole. But just how often do you consider how secure, reliable or trustworthy your current data back-up provisions are? A number of companies rely on either USB […]
Bugs & Hackers – Top Targets in 2015
It’s estimated that 96% of all corporations have been hacked – and the list includes a surprising number of well-known names. Here’s our round-up of famous firms (and faces) who have been targeted by the career cybercriminals this year: British Airways, Merseyside Police, Wirral Council, The Conservative Party, Crimestoppers (and 300 others) – all […]
Cybersecurity over the Festive Season: Ten Top Tips
If you’re looking forward to the Christmas holidays, the hackers are too. And while you’re relaxing or on the work from home tick-over roster, they’re rubbing their hands in glee at what is considered a cyber version of open season: there is usually a sharp rise in hacker attacks around Christmas and New Year when […]