Can a virus record your webcam?
Beware of viruses that can spy and record your webcam. You may already be aware that a computer virus or other piece of malware could h... Read more
Security
Most Secure Email Providers in 2018
This article has been updated – click here to view the Most Secure Email Providers 2019 Popular email platforms like Gmail and Ya... Read more
How will GDPR affect your IT system?
The sheer volume of personal data online is nearly mindboggling. From banking information and bill payments to online purchases and web... Read more
How will GDPR affect me?
The new General Data Protection Regulation is designed to protect personal information and prevent unauthorised use, but what does it m... Read more
Beware of Secret Shopper Scams!
Secret shoppers are also known as mystery shoppers or under cover shoppers. Secret shoppers do exist but beware most of these are actua... Read more
8 ways to identify if an email is real or a scam
Phishing schemes are attempts to fool you into giving someone private data and can exist on websites or in emails. The main difference ... Read more
The dangers behind entering free online competitions
We’ve all come across a competition trying to entice us, whether it’s to win a free holiday or to win your dream wedding. Are you o... Read more
Is Kaspersky anti-virus still safe to use?
For many years, Kaspersky Labs was an industry leader in computer protection and virus detection. The popular maker of anti-virus softw... Read more
Fake Invoice Emails
Recently at Nexus IT we have been notified by some business customers about fake invoice emails being sent out requesting funds to be s... Read more
Is the Internet safe? How to stay protected online
With over 7 billion people in the world there are at least 2 billion computers adorning a variety of desks and tables in the homes of t... Read more
What is Vishing? Voice phishing scams explained
If you own a computer or a smartphone, you have probably heard about phishing. These targeted attacks often come in the form of infecte... Read more
Are VPNs safe to use and do they really protect you?
If you’re concerned about internet security at all, you’ve probably heard about VPNs and proxies. And for good reason. In a... Read more