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The Email From Your MD Isn't From Your MD: AI Phishing and Voice Cloning
Phishing hit 38% of UK businesses last year, and AI has removed the tells that used to give scams away. Three procedures - none of them software - stop most of it.
Malware in AI Clothing: The Fake ChatGPT and Claude Downloads Reaching Small Businesses
Criminals used to dress malware as banks and couriers. Now it arrives as ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini - 92,000 attacks in four months, some hiding behind the genuine claude.ai domain. Five rules decide whether your business catches one.
The IT Industry Wants You to Bin Working Computers. Use This Test First.
Analysts estimated 240 million PCs would be stranded by Windows 11's hardware rules. Replacement can be right, but age alone is a poor test. Decide by role, risk and remaining value.
Windows 10 ESU Year Two: What to Do With Each Machine Now
Year one of business ESU ends on 13 October 2026. Year two costs about £98 per device, and late joiners pay year one too. A machine-by-machine plan for London businesses still on Windows 10.
AI and Jobs: Why Tech CEOs Have Changed Their Message - and What It Means for Your Business
Tech leaders have softened their warnings about AI-driven job losses while large employers keep cutting roles. For a small business, the useful question is capacity, not replacement.
How Much Does IT Support Cost in London? The 2026 Guide - With Our Actual Prices
Most IT companies make you book a call before showing a price. This guide compares hourly work, per-user plans, common exclusions and Evolfe's published rates.
In-House IT or Outsourced Support? The London Cost and Coverage Test
A first IT hire in London costs £52,000+ a year once employment costs are counted, but outsourcing is not automatically better. Compare coverage, context, control and the gaps each model leaves.
Five Small-Business AI Automations Worth Doing Before a Strategy Project
Only 16% of UK businesses use AI. Start with five narrow jobs that save visible time: meeting notes, inbox triage, expenses, content reuse and enquiry routing.
London Office IT Relocation: The 12-Week Checklist
Fibre lead times and building access decide whether a London office opens on schedule. This 12-week sequence covers connectivity, suppliers, move day and the first Monday.
Cyber Essentials 2026: MFA Is Now a Pass-or-Fail Control
Cyber Essentials v3.3 makes MFA mandatory wherever a cloud service offers it, closes scope gaps and recognises passkeys. These are the checks to complete before renewal.
The DUAA Is Now in Force: Four Changes Your Business Must Act On
The DUAA is no longer a future compliance date. Cookie exceptions, complaint handling and higher PECR penalties are now live. This is the practical work most small businesses need to finish.
Is Your Coworking Space's WiFi a Security Risk?
A shared WiFi password can leave unrelated businesses on the same network. Five questions expose the setup, while a VPN, MFA and device controls reduce the risk you cannot remove.
Windows 10 in 2026: A Practical Upgrade Plan for London Businesses
Free Windows 10 support ended in October 2025. Here is how to check ESU, decide which PCs to upgrade or replace, and plan the rollout without stopping work.
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