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Cybersecurity insights and updates for Australian small businesses

Windows Remote Desktop Client Ending Support in 2026
Windows

Windows Remote Desktop Client Ending Support in 2026

Microsoft is retiring Remote Desktop client in March 2026, replacing it with Windows App. Here's what small businesses need to know about...
Jake March 26, 2026 2 min read
Why Microsoft 365 Isn't Built for Marketing Emails
Microsoft 365

Why Microsoft 365 Isn’t Built for Marketing Emails

Using Microsoft 365 for mass marketing emails can get your business email blacklisted and damage your reputation. Here's why you need a...
Jake March 25, 2026 4 min read
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Cybersecurity

The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk

You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel secure. But what about your accounting firm’s...
Jake March 25, 2026 5 min read
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IT Management

The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding

Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login still works, their company email still forwards...
Jake March 20, 2026 5 min read
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Cloud

The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake

Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was clear: “Move everything to the cloud.” But...
Jake March 15, 2026 5 min read
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Cloud

Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale

When you first move your data and computing resources to the cloud, the bills often seem manageable. But as your business grows,...
Jake March 10, 2026 5 min read
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AI

Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026

AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending emails automatically....
Jake March 5, 2026 5 min read
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Cloud

The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan

Time moves fast in the world of technology, and operating systems that once felt cutting-edge are becoming obsolete. With Microsoft having set...
Jake February 28, 2026 6 min read
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Cybersecurity

The MFA Level-Up: Why SMS Codes Are No Longer Enough (and What to Use Instead)

For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the threat landscape...
Jake February 23, 2026 6 min read
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Cloud

The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks

Moving to the cloud offers incredible flexibility and speed, but it also introduces new responsibilities for your team. Cloud security is not...
Jake February 17, 2026 5 min read