Tag: Cyber Security
Most “Human Verification” Popups Are Real. This One Style Isn’t
Share Scam Alert Most “Human Verification” Popups Are Real. This One Style Isn’t. September 2026 · By Eyal Geiger, Technicalities The short version A scam called ClickFix dresses itself up as a normal “prove you’re not a robot” check, then talks you through pressing Windows+R, Ctrl+V, and Enter. No CAPTCHA has ever needed that. Those…
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You’ve Been Compromised: What Next?
Share Incident Response You’ve Been Compromised. Here’s Exactly What to Do Next. September 2026 · By Eyal Geiger, Technicalities The short version The order matters more than the speed. Lock down whatever was accessed first, work out what was actually exposed, then report it and tell the people who need to know. Most of the…
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Still Reusing Passwords? Here’s the Two-Minute Fix
Share Cyber Security Basics Still Reusing Passwords? Here’s the Two-Minute Fix. September 2026 · By Eyal Geiger, Technicalities The short version Most breaches still come down to something simple: weak or reused passwords. A password manager solves this almost completely, and it takes far less effort than most people assume. It’s one of the cheapest,…
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That Apple Security Call Is Fake
Share Scam Alert That “Apple Security” Call Is Fake. The Code It Wants Is Real. September 2026 · By Eyal Geiger, Technicalities What happened We recently received an automated call claiming to be from “Apple’s iCloud Security Department,” warning of a pending phone number change from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, and asking us to press 1…
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Extortion Email Scam Alert
Share Cyber Security Alert The “We Hacked Your Webcam” Email Scam Is Back, and It’s Evading Filters September 2026 · By Eyal Geiger, Technicalities The Short Version A wave of extortion emails claiming to have hacked your webcam and recorded compromising footage is landing in inboxes right now, including past Proofpoint’s filters. Nobody has hacked…
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Instagram Has Dropped Encryption on DMs
Share Privacy & Security Instagram Has Dropped Encryption on Your DMs. Here’s What That Actually Means. June 2026 · Technicalities What happened As of 8 May 2026, Meta removed end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages. Every conversation you have on Instagram — personal or professional — can now be accessed by Meta. If you or…
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Agentic AI The Quiet Revolution
Share Artificial Intelligence Agentic AI: The Quiet Revolution Already Reshaping Business June 2026 · Technicalities The Short Version Most people have heard of ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude. Far fewer have heard of agentic AI — but it’s already running inside enterprise software used by millions of businesses worldwide. It doesn’t just answer questions. It takes…
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AI is Already in Your Business
Share Artificial Intelligence AI Is Already in Your Business.Time to Get Ahead of It. May 2026 · Technicalities The Short Version AI tools are no longer optional extras — they’re becoming part of how businesses operate. For most businesses running Microsoft 365, the question isn’t whether AI will affect your workplace, but how quickly, and…
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Why Choose Technicalities as your MSP?
About Technicalities Why Choose Technicalities as Your IT Partner? Established 1998 · Melbourne, VIC 1998 Established in Melbourne 25+ Years serving Melbourne businesses 15+ Years — our longest-serving engineers Our Philosophy Choosing an IT partner is a bigger decision than it might first appear. You’re not just buying a service — you’re deciding who picks…
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AI Phishing attacks Microsoft
Cyber Security AI Is Now Driving 86% of Phishing Attacks — and Microsoft Is the Primary Target May 2026 · Technicalities 86% of phishing attacksnow AI-driven +139% increase in reverse proxyattacks stealing M365 credentials 41% of AI phishing attacksnow target Microsoft Teams Key Takeaway Phishing has moved well beyond suspicious emails with bad grammar. AI-powered…
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