Security

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29^th October 2026

Do you own your domain name?

Your domain name is the online equivalent of your address – but many small businesses don’t know who it’s registered to, or whose card pays for it. Here’s how to check, for free.

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22^nd October 2026

PHP2Shell: what happened, and why keeping your website up to date is essential

Some websites were protected within an hour of this week’s PHP security fix. Others had no fix available at all. Here’s what PHP2Shell was, why it made the news, and the simple lesson for every website owner.

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13^th October 2026

The ASOS hack started with a fake ‘trusted contact’. Would you spot one?

Most of us can spot a scam from a stranger. But it’s harder when it’s a normal-looking request from someone we know. Here’s one simple rule that protects your business.

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7^th October 2026

Your online shop’s plugins could be its weakest link

Every plugin on your shop is made by a different company, updated on its own schedule, with its own access to your shop. Here’s a free check you can do today.

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1^st October 2026

Cyber security for small businesses: nine things that cost nothing

Good cyber security for a small business doesn’t have to mean spending money. Most of what catches people out – reused passwords, forgotten accounts, untested backups- can be sorted out in an afternoon. Here are nine things you can do this month that cost nothing.

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