Jargon Buster: What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Jargon Buster: What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Lee Thomas
Published on: 25/06/2025

In a world where cyber threats grow savvier by the second, protecting your digital identity is no longer optional—it’s essential. That’s where multi-factor authentication, or MFA, steps in like a digital bouncer, making sure the right person (you) gets access while keeping intruders locked out.

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Avoiding Being Marks & Spencer

Avoiding Being Marks & Spencer

Lee Thomas
Published on: 17/06/2025

As Marks & Spencer resume some online orders, we review what happened, how it happened and how you can prevent it happening to you. g Post Description

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Security Stop-Press: Asus Routers Hit by Stealth Backdoor Attack

Security Stop-Press: Asus Routers Hit by Stealth Backdoor Attack

Paul Stradling
Published on: 05/06/2025

Thousands of Asus routers have been compromised in a silent, persistent attack that gives hackers remote access, even after firmware updates.

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Security Stop-Press: Parking Scam Alert

Security Stop-Press: Parking Scam Alert

Paul Stradling
Published on: 28/05/2025

A rise in parking scams is catching out UK drivers, with criminals using fake fines, phishing texts and QR codes to steal money and personal data.

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