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Cybersecurity in 2026: AI vs AI

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Cybersecurity in 2026 isn’t just about firewalls and antivirus any more - it’s about smart defence in an AI-powered world. As attackers and defenders alike adopt advanced technologies, the threat landscape is changing fast and unpredictably.

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Another year of festive fun: Christmas Jumper Day 2025

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Once again, Christmas jumpers were dusted off, festive cheer filled the air, and we proudly came together to support an incredible cause.

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HBC padel evening social

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Our first HBC padel evening social was a big hit - lots of fun, plenty of laughs and some serious padel skills on display!

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The “rnicrosoft” and “grnail” domain scams

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In today’s digital world, phishing attacks are getting smarter and harder to spot. Recent examples making the rounds are the “rnicrosoft” and “grnail” domain scams, clever tricks designed to fool even careful users.

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The dark side of VoIP: Unethical telephone contracts

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Some IP phone (VoIP) providers lock customers - especially SMEs - into long, expensive deals with murky terms and nasty exit fees. Moving to IP phones should cut costs and add flexibility (softphones and remote work). But the contract behind that shiny handset can quietly drain cash, limit portability, and create operational risk.

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Running for a cause: Support Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance!

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We are hitting the ground running - literally! On Sunday 14th September, three members of our team will be taking part in the New Forest Marathon to raise vital funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Operation Base Appeal.

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Beware of domain spoofing with cyrillic characters: Stay vigilant online

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Cybercriminals are using a sneaky trick called homograph attacks, where they register domains using Cyrillic characters that look identical to Latin ones.

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Romsey Relay Marathon 2025: Our team’s journey

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On Sunday, our team proudly took part in the Romsey Relay Marathon. We had a group of 10 runners - a great mix of enthusiastic novices and seasoned veterans. Together, they completed the full 26.2 miles of the marathon, with each runner covering a 2.6 mile leg before handing the baton to the next teammate.

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Cybercriminals are using AI - here is what that means and how we can stop them

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In recent years, cybercriminals have increasingly harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to launch more frequent, sophisticated, and effective attacks. By leveraging AI tools, threat actors can automate tasks, craft more convincing phishing campaigns, and streamline exploit development, significantly amplifying the impact of their malicious activities.

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