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14/09/2025

Excel + Copilot just got a whole lot smarter 🧠

If you work with data, you’re going to love this.

Microsoft’s been busy rolling out Copilot across its apps. But the latest upgrade to Excel is one of the most useful yet. Especially if you’re not a spreadsheet wizard.

Before, Copilot in Excel could only help with the data in the specific cell you had selected.

Handy, but limited.

Now it understands your whole worksheet 🎉

You can ask questions in plain English, without needing to highlight anything or fiddle with formulas. And it gets what you're asking.

For example…

🔍 “Show me insights about the data I was just analysing.”

↕️ “Sort the table in the top-right.”

📊 “Which product had the highest sales in Q2?”

Copilot now uses something Microsoft calls “cell signals” plus chat history to understand what you’re working on.

Basically, it remembers the flow of your questions and what data you’ve been exploring, so it gives more relevant, accurate answers.

Even better, it now highlights the exact data it’s using to generate the response. So you can quickly check, tweak, or refine what you’re looking at.

No second-guessing or wondering where that chart came from.

This upgrade is already live in Excel for the web, and on the latest versions for Windows and Mac (if you’re on Microsoft 365, you might already have it).

Excel is still one of the most-used tools in business. Copilot is quietly transforming it from “spreadsheet software” into an interactive data assistant.

No formulas, no filter drama, no scrolling through hundreds of rows. Simply type your question and get answers.

For teams drowning in reports, budgets, or KPIs? This could be a serious time saver⏱️

Of course, it’s still learning, so Microsoft encourages people to give feedback via thumbs up/down buttons (the more we all use it, the better it gets).

👀 Have you tried Copilot in Excel yet?

13/09/2025

Guess what?

Hackers have found a way to trick AI 🙄

Surprising, it is not. But it could be a real problem for your business.

There’s a new kind of cyber attack on the rise called TokenBreak. It targets the brains behind AI tools, known as Large Language Models (LLMs).

That might sound like something for the techies to worry about. But if your business uses AI tools or relies on email filters to block spam, you’ll want to pay attention.

Here’s what’s going on (in plain English)…

AI models like ChatGPT or the spam filter in your inbox don’t “read” words the way we do. They break text down into pieces called tokens. Chunks like “un,” “happy,” and “ness” in the word “unhappiness.”

Each token gets turned into a number so the AI can process it.

But researchers have found a way to mess with that system 🔎

By slightly changing how certain words are written (like adding a random letter or symbol), they can trick the AI into thinking the message is safe. Even if it’s something it’s supposed to block, like a phishing email or malware.

Example:
A spam filter might block the word “lottery”
But a hacker could write “slottery” or “lott3ry”

And the filter lets it through.

The big risk?

⚠️ Malicious content could start slipping past AI-powered security tools.
⚠️ Sensitive prompts meant to be blocked could get into your company’s AI tools.
⚠️ It opens the door to a new class of AI-specific cyber threats.

This is a reminder that as smart as AI has become, it’s still not bulletproof.

The people trying to exploit it are very creative. And they're already testing these tricks out in the wild.

🔐 What can you do?

You don’t need to ditch your AI tools. But you do need to make sure your IT support partner understands these kinds of evolving threats and has safeguards in place.

It’s also a good idea to ask which AI tools are being used in your business (especially for filtering emails or automating customer messages). And whether those tools are being regularly reviewed for security risks.

As with most things in cyber security, it’s about preparation, not panic.

💬 Have you thought about the risks that come with using AI tools in your business? Or are you still trying to figure out where AI even fits in?

12/09/2025

🚨 There’s a new twist to ransomware… and it’s not good news for businesses 🚨

A group called Anubis has taken ransomware to another level.

Ransomware, if you’re not familiar, is when hackers lock your files and demand a payment (usually in Bitcoin) to unlock them.

It’s been a growing threat for years. Many businesses defend against it with solid backups, so they don’t have to pay up.

But now?

Anubis has introduced a brutal new feature: File wiping.

🧨 If this option is turned on when criminals use RaaS (Ransomware as a Service), it doesn’t encrypt your data like usual. It destroys it.

The filenames and folders still appear, but the contents are wiped clean. Zero KB. Nothing left to recover. No ransom to pay. Just... gone.

Cyber criminals aren’t holding your data hostage anymore. They’re sabotaging your recovery.

This kind of attack completely changes the game. It’s no longer about paying to get your files back. It’s about stopping your business in its tracks and making sure you can’t bounce back quickly.

And there’s a scarier part:

😱 Some of these groups now also steal your data before wiping it

😱 They threaten to leak it publicly, which could mean lawsuits, fines, and lost trust

😱 Some even launch DDoS attacks (which flood your website or systems) to apply more pressure

😱 Others go as far as calling victims directly to demand payment 😳

What should you do? I suggest:

📌 Don’t rely on only one backup. You need an offsite or air-gapped (isolated) backup that can’t be touched by attackers.

📌 Better still, set up immutable backups which can’t be changed by anyone.

📌 Have a tested incident response plan in place. (Think: Who does what, how fast, and who do you call for help.)

📌 Keep your systems updated and your people trained. Most attacks still start with a simple phishing email.

This is about being realistic about how aggressive and creative today’s cyber criminals are.

The silver lining?

If you’re prepared, you can handle this. But if you’re not… well, Anubis and friends are counting on that.

🔐 Is your business prepared for a worst-case scenario? Or are you relying on luck and hoping it never happens?

If you need help keeping your data safe, get in touch.

10/09/2025

If your business was hit by a cyber attack, you’d want to be able to react as quickly as possible, right?

But often hacking groups are given different names by different security companies. And that means you don’t know who’s really behind an attack.

That’s about to change, thanks to Microsoft…

09/09/2025

How does a cyber criminal break into a business?

It’s not always the high-tech hacks you hear about on the news. Sometimes it’s much simpler. And closer to home.

Look at these 20 common ways businesses get hacked. Some might surprise you.

How many could happen in your business?

07/09/2025

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Think twice before clicking “Unsubscribe” on that suspicious looking email. It might do more harm than good.

We’ve all been there.

An annoying email lands in your inbox. Something you didn’t sign up for. And your finger hovers over that “unsubscribe” link.

But if you don’t recognise or trust the sender, clicking that link could make you more of a target, not less 😵‍💫

💡 Why?

Because that button might not be a way out. It might be a trap.

It’s cyber criminals up to their tricks again. Now they’re using fake unsubscribe links as part of their tactics.

One click could:

➡️ Send you to a malicious website designed to steal your info
➡️ Confirm to the attacker that your email address is active (so they send more spam)
➡️ Expose your system to subtle threats without you even knowing

And even if it looks harmless, you’re being pulled out of your safe email app and onto the open internet, where your usual email security protections stop working.

What should you do instead?

💡 Use the built-in unsubscribe tools in your email app. Most platforms (like Outlook and Gmail) have safe options for removing yourself from genuine email lists.

💡 If there’s no trusted unsubscribe option, mark the message as spam. Your email client will learn to filter similar junk in the future.

💡 And if you’re signing up for newsletters or offers, consider using a disposable or “tagged” email address (Gmail lets you do this by adding +something to your address). That way, you can spot what’s legit and filter the rest.

This matters more than ever for businesses. Because if your team starts clicking worrying links, it’s not only their inbox at risk. It’s your entire network.

👀 One wrong click could lead to phishing, malware, or a serious data breach.

So next time a spammy email shows up offering 40% off something you’ve never heard of, don’t just reflexively hit “unsubscribe.”

🧠 When in doubt, don’t click. Mark as spam, delete, and move on.

Have you or your team ever been caught out by a fake unsubscribe link? Or are you already using built-in tools to keep your inbox clean?

06/09/2025

Need to grab something from your phone during a busy workday?

Here’s a new Windows 11 trick to make it effortless (thank me later).

If you're like most business owners, your phone is never far from reach. It’s where stuff lives, like your messages, client calls, files, and sometimes even that photo of a whiteboard sketch from last year.

Now, there’s a new feature in Windows 11 which quietly solves a common frustration: How to quickly mirror your Android phone’s screen to your PC. Without messing about with cables or switching apps.

If you’re using Microsoft’s Phone Link app (which connects your Android phone to your Windows PC), you’ll soon be able to mirror your phone screen just by clicking your phone’s icon in the Start menu panel.

That’s it.

One click. Your phone screen shows up on your desktop.

📱 Need to pull up a two-factor authentication code?
📱 Want to check a client message from WhatsApp or Teams without picking up your phone?
📱 Or show something from your phone in a meeting?

All suddenly much easier 🥳 No need to juggle screens, send yourself links, or email files back and forth.

But first, a couple of things to know:

📌 This only works with certain Android devices (Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi and a few others for now)
📌 The rollout is gradual, so you might not see it right away. It’s tied to the latest version of Windows 11 (23H2 or 24H2), so keep your PC up to date
📌 You’ll need Phone Link set up and your devices connected

🔗 But once it’s working, this tiny shortcut can save a ton of time over the course of your week.

It’s part of Microsoft’s bigger push to make your phone and PC work more like a single, seamless workspace. Kind of like Apple’s Handoff feature, but in the Windows world.

So, if you’re juggling tasks across devices, keep an eye out for this one. It’s a small win that can make your day run smoother (and save you from emailing yourself screenshots again 😅).

💬 Would you use this to speed up your workday? Or are you stuck sending things to yourself the old-fashioned way?

05/09/2025

Very soon you could listen to a quick summary of something you Googled 🎧

Google’s experimenting with a new feature called Audio Overview in Search. It’s still in testing (only available if you opt in through Labs in the US), but it’s giving us a glimpse of how search is evolving once again.

Here’s how it works…

You search for something in Google. Say, “How do lithium-ion batteries work?” If the option’s available, you’ll see a little button that says Generate Audio Overview.

Tap it, wait 30 to 40 seconds, and BOOM, a short audio clip (usually under 5 minutes) plays right there on the search page.

And it’s not your average robotic voice deadpan reading a paragraph. It’s two AI-generated voices having a mini conversation, a little like a super-condensed podcast.

🔍 It’s like the middle ground between “just reading the headline” and falling into a full-on Wikipedia rabbit hole.

What’s cool is:

🤖 You can keep browsing while it plays
🤖 It shows you which websites the AI pulled info from
🤖 You can speed it up, slow it down, or jump to related content

Now, is it perfect?

Of course it isn’t.

The voices still sound AI-ish. And since it pulls from public web pages, sometimes the info can be a bit inconsistent. Especially for opinion-based stuff.

But here’s the bigger picture: This is part of a wider shift in how we interact with information.

Not everyone wants to read long articles. Some people prefer to hear things. Whether you’re an auditory learner, visually impaired, or just multitasking, this is one more way to absorb information on your own terms.

And for business owners? This is a great reminder that the way people search, learn, and consume content is changing fast. AI isn’t just behind the scenes anymore.

Whether we’re ready or not, tools like this are going to become part of everyday life. Now’s a great time to start thinking how your business could use this kind of tech. Or at least be ready for the people who do?

🗣️ What do you think? Would you listen to a mini podcast from your search results. Or would you stick with the old-school scroll?

03/09/2025

What really happens when a cyber attack hits your business?

It starts with one click. Then the hackers move in. Systems go down. Files disappear. Panic sets in.

This is just how fast it can all fall apart. And what it really feels like when you're living through a cyber attack…

03/09/2025

What really happens when a cyber attack hits your business?

It starts with one click. Then the hackers move in. Systems go down. Files disappear. Panic sets in.

This is just how fast it can all fall apart. And what it really feels like when you're living through a cyber attack…

02/09/2025

🚨 Your inbox might be more dangerous than you think.

And not in the way you expect 😬

Recently, a serious vulnerability in Microsoft 365’s AI assistant, Copilot was discovered. It’s since been fixed, thankfully. But what’s important is what it tells us about the future of cyber threats.

Let’s talk about something called a zero-click attack. I know that sounds technical, but the idea is simple. And worrying.

It’s an attack that requires no clicks, no downloads, no action from you at all. Just an email quietly sitting in your inbox is enough to set it off.

Here’s the short version: A hacker sends an email with hidden instructions. Copilot reads that email, thinks it’s a legitimate request, and follows those hidden commands, like sending your sensitive business data (contracts, financials, internal docs) straight to the attacker’s server.

It all happens in the background. No warning. You don’t even know it’s happened.

This particular flaw has been patched. But the takeaway is much bigger than one bug.

💡 We’re entering a new era of cyber security where AI tools meant to help us can be tricked into working against us.

AI assistants like Copilot are built to understand context and help us get things done. But that same intelligence can be manipulated. Instead of using malicious code (which most security tools are trained to detect), attackers are now using plain language to get what they want.

It’s clever. It’s subtle. And it’s only going to become more common.

So, what can you do?

🔵 Be aware that AI doesn’t mean invincible. Tools like Copilot are incredibly powerful, but they’re also new territory.

🔵 Make sure your IT support partner is actively monitoring for emerging AI threats (not just the traditional stuff).

🔵 And if you’re ever unsure about what your tools are doing (or what they could be doing) ask. Better safe than sorry.

🔒 Today, security is about understanding how the tools we trust every day could be turned against us if we’re not careful.

Do you have questions about keeping your business secure as AI becomes more embedded in your tools? I’d love to help - get in touch.

01/09/2025

Windows 10 reaches its end of life NEXT MONTH.

If your business still isn’t prepared, you must start planning. Now.

Here’s what you need to consider…

31/08/2025

🧠 Pop quiz: Do you know which version of Windows your team is using right now?

Need your answer in 5… 4… 3… 2... 1… TIME’S UP 😃

If you hesitated, read on.

A recent survey found that a surprising number of people have no idea what version of Windows they’re using.

Some said they could “make an educated guess.”

One even claimed they had 1TB of RAM (I’m pretty sure NASA doesn’t even have that 😅).

But here’s the thing:

⚠️ If your business is using Windows 10, it reaches end of life on 14th October.

That means no more security updates or official support. And for businesses, that’s a big risk.

We already know that more than half of people are still on Windows 10. That’s not just a stat. It’s a security gap.

Here’s where it gets trickier…

Even if you know your business PCs are up to date, what about the personal laptops your team may be using?

💻 Your remote or hybrid employees might be:

• Using devices that can’t upgrade to Windows 11
• Working on outdated systems full of unpatched vulnerabilities
• Completely unaware their setup is putting your business data at risk

And with many businesses still embracing flexible or hybrid work, it’s easy for these risks to fly under the radar.

So, what can you do?

✅ Check what your team is using. Not just at the office, but at home.
✅ Create a device policy that includes minimum system requirements, supported operating systems, and approved tools.
✅ Make sure your team knows how (and why) to check their system version. And support them in upgrading if needed.

Windows 11 isn’t only a “nicer looking” version. It’s been built with better security, better performance, and a whole load of new productivity tools (especially with AI-powered Copilot baked in).

🛡️ Staying on an unsupported system is a liability.

Do you have a clear picture of what devices your team is using? And whether they’re ready for what’s next?

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