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Why Cyber Essentials matters
BlogIn a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, many organisations assume they need complex and expensive solutions to stay secure. But the reality is simpler. Most cyber attacks still exploit basic weaknesses. That is exactly where Cyber Essentials comes in.
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Beat the Heat Heartbeat Quiz 2026
BlogLast week, the team from Hampshire Business Computers (HBC) swapped servers and support tickets for scorecards and trivia sheets as we proudly attended the Beat the Heat Heartbeat Quiz - and what a fantastic evening it was.
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Cybersecurity in 2026: AI vs AI
BlogCybersecurity 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
BlogOnce 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
BlogOur 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
BlogIn 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
BlogSome 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!
BlogWe 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
BlogCybercriminals 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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