There seems to be a general belief out there that Apple Macs are somehow ‘immune’ to viruses and other cyber threats such as hacking, spyware and ransomware. And whilst it is true that the Mac Operating System (MacOS) is less […]
Losing your business-critical data can put you in a difficult position. From damaging your reputation to falling foul of GDPR – and even the possibility of going out of business altogether – it’s something to be avoided at all costs. […]
As you’re no doubt aware, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 18th May 2018. The legislation replaces the old Data Protection Act and places new obligations on business owners over how they collect, store and manage […]
When it comes to costs, there’s a huge amount of variation in the IT support world. The real question is: are you getting value for money? Here at Jalapeno, it’s important to us that our clients genuinely value our services – quite […]
Here at Jalapeno Business Services, we firmly believe that prevention is better than cure. That’s why we always recommend our clients take out a Managed IT Support service, so automated systems monitoring can be set up for your business. An […]
Creating and implementing a Computer Use & IT Security Policy will help protect your business from a number of risks, including cyber attacks, data loss, fraud and reputation damage. The exact content of your policy will depend on the type […]
This is a question we’re often asked by our clients – and with good reason, as it can be a hazy area. In fact, the terms are often used interchangeably. And to add to the confusion, many people do actually […]
Online fraud is reaching unprecedented levels, with 6.9 million cases reported every week according to Take Five Stop Fraud, a new HMRC and Microsoft awareness campaign. One of the biggest culprits is unsolicited or ‘phishing’ emails – messages that purport […]
A new version of the CryptoMix ransomware malware is causing mayhem to businesses around the world – as one of our clients has found to their cost. We recently received a stressed phone call from the client after they discovered […]
After many large, global organisations’, including the NHS, IT systems were brought to their knees by WannaCry in May 2017, UK businesses are more aware than ever of the dangers of ransomware. But just knowing about it isn’t enough. Your […]
