Welcome to Owltechs "Information Central"
Below you will find all of our blogs for you to peruse. All these are IT and Cybersecurity based and please do keep checking back as we post a new one at least once a week
We are also working hard on a Videos page where they're will be a selection of "how-To" videos to help you in your daily IT journey and some informative "Hacker" videos
And finally, there will shortly be a section for you to download some short books and white papers
How to Spot a Scam Email Now That They Look Real
Summary: Scammers now use AI to write their phishing emails, so the spelling and grammar mistakes that used to give…
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What to Do in Case of a Cyberattack (Step by Step)
Article Summary: If your business is hit by a cyberattack, the first hour matters. Disconnect the affected devices from the…
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What Are Passkeys, and Should Your Business Use Them?
Article Summary: A passkey lets you sign in to an app or website using the same fingerprint, face, or PIN…
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Still on Windows 10? Here’s Why You’re Putting Your Business at Risk
Article Summary: Windows 10 reached the end of Microsoft support on October 14, 2025, which means it no longer gets…
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Who Can See What Your AI Note-Taker Records?
Article Summary: AI note-takers join your meetings, transcribe everything said, and save the recording and summary to the vendor’s servers.…
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How to Stop Scammers from Sending Emails in Your Company’s Name
Article Summary: Email spoofing is when a scammer sends a message that appears to come from your domain, often to…
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QR Code Scams: What They Are and How to Protect Your Business
Article Summary: A QR code scam, sometimes called quishing, hides a malicious web link inside a QR code. Because the…
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How Small Business Ransomware Attacks Work (And How to Protect Against Them)
Small businesses are the most common ransomware target by volume of incidents, even though many small business owners assume hackers…
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How to Answer Cyber Insurance Renewal Questions Without Voiding Your Policy
If you have a cyber insurance renewal coming up, the application is probably longer than the one you filled in…
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Why Bad Onboarding Is the Real Cause of Messy Offboarding
By the time an employee hands in their notice, the decisions that will make their departure clean or messy have…
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How to Prepare Microsoft 365 Permissions for a Safe Copilot Rollout
A safe Microsoft Copilot rollout starts with a permissions audit before any trial license is enabled. Microsoft 365 Copilot retrieves…
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5 Microsoft 365 Settings Worth Checking in Your Tenant
Microsoft has tightened several default settings in Microsoft 365 over the past few years. Newer tenants get more protection out…
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What Immutable Backup Means on Your Cyber Insurance Form
Cyber insurance applications include a question that catches a lot of small business owners off guard: “Do you maintain immutable,…
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Why Human Habits Are Your Biggest Security Risk
Most cyberattacks do not start with a sophisticated intrusion. They start with a click on a personal email, a reused…
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What is Passkey Migration and How Can It Help Your Team Eliminate Passwords?
Your team locks everything down with passwords. Some are strong, some are not, and most have been reused somewhere over…
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The “Zombie” SaaS Audit: Finding the 3 Apps Your Former Employees Still Access
Someone leaves the company on a Friday. By Monday, their email account is disabled, and their laptop is back in…
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Stop the Bleeding: How Revoking Admin Rights Eliminates Support Tickets
The most time-consuming ticket in your queue is rarely a hardware failure. It’s the PC infection that started when a…
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Is Your Invoice a Deepfake? Securing Your Accounts Payable Process Against Voice and Email Cloning
It’s a statistic that sends a shiver down the backs of SME owners, managers and employees. According to the FBI’s…
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Adversary-in-the-Middle Attacks: How Phishing Sites Steal Your Active Login
You click a link, sign in, approve the MFA prompt, and get on with your day. Completely unaware that someone…
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The “Session Cookie” Hijack: Why MFA Can’t Always Save You
MFA is a strong front-door lock. But it’s not the only thing that decides whether someone can get in. After…
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The “Legacy Debt” Audit: Identifying the 3 Oldest Risks in Your Server Room
The most dangerous thing in a server room is often the phrase, “Don’t touch that.” It’s usually said with a…
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The “Backup Exit” Strategy: Can You Move Your Data Without the Vendor’s Help?
When you first sign up for a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, everything is designed to feel effortless. The problem is that…
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Micro-SaaS Vetting: The 5-Minute Security Check for Browser Add-ons
Browser add-ons have a funny reputation. They feel “small”. A quick install. A tiny productivity boost. A harmless little helper…
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LinkedIn “Social Engineering”: Protecting Your Staff from Fake Recruitment Scams
A fake recruiter message is one of the cleanest social engineering tricks around because it doesn’t look like a trick.…
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“Clean Desk” 2.0: Securing Your Home Office from Physical Data Leaks
In the traditional office, a “Clean Desk” policy was a simple habit: shred the sensitive stuff, lock it away, and…
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The Essential Checklist for Securing Company Laptops at Home
At home, security incidents don’t look like dramatic movie hacks. They look like stepping away from your laptop during a…
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The 2026 Guide to Uncovering Unsanctioned Cloud Apps
If you want to uncover unsanctioned cloud apps, don’t begin with a policy. Start with your browser history. The cloud…
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Stop Ransomware in Its Tracks: A 5-Step Proactive Defense Plan
Ransomware isn’t a jump scare. It’s a slow build. In many cases, it begins days, or even weeks, before encryption,…
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How to Run a “Shadow AI” Audit Without Slowing Down Your Team
It usually starts small. Someone uses an AI tool to refine a difficult email. Someone enables an AI add-on inside…
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A Small Business Roadmap for Implementing Zero-Trust Architecture
Most small businesses aren’t breached because they have no security at all. They’re breached because a single stolen password becomes…
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5 Security Layers Your MSP Is Likely Missing (and How to Add Them)
Most small businesses aren’t falling short because they don’t care. They’re falling short because they didn’t build their security strategy…
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Zero-Trust for Small Business: No Longer Just for Tech Giants
Think about your office building. You probably have a locked front door, security staff, and maybe even biometric checks. But…
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The Supply Chain Trap: Why Your Vendors Are Your Biggest Security Risk
You invested in a great firewall, trained your team on phishing, and now you feel secure. But what about your…
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Prepare your business for more refined cyberthreats
Cyberthreats don’t look the way they used to. They’re quieter now. Smarter. Harder to spot until it’s too late. If…
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The “Insider Threat” You Overlooked: Proper Employee Offboarding
Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best terms. Their login still works, their company email…
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Microsoft finally fixes these Teams issues
Notice how tiny tech quirks can disrupt an otherwise productive day? Some long-requested fixes are finally rolling out in Microsoft…
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The 2026 Hybrid Strategy: Why “Cloud-Only” Might Be a Mistake
Since cloud computing became mainstream, promising agility, simplicity, offloaded maintenance, and scalability, the message was clear: “Move everything to the…
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Managing “Cloud Waste” as You Scale
When you first move your data and computing resources to the cloud, the bills often seem manageable. But as your…
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Is “technical debt” slowing your business growth?
Is your business feeling a little slowed down lately? You might not need more staff, more tools, or more hours…
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Beyond Chatbots: Preparing Your Small Business for “Agentic AI” in 2026
AI chatbots can answer questions. But now picture an AI that goes further, updating your CRM, booking appointments, and sending…
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Consider this before using AI browsers at work
Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes when your team uses an AI-powered browser? There’s a hidden trade-off between…
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The Server Refresh Deadline: Why Windows Server 2016’s End of Support Should Drive Your Cloud Migration Plan
Time moves fast in the world of technology, and operating systems that once felt cutting-edge are becoming obsolete. With Microsoft…
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The MFA Level-Up: Why SMS Codes Are No Longer Enough (and What to Use Instead)
For years, enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has been a cornerstone of account and device security. While MFA remains essential, the…
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PowerPoint drops its “Reuse Slides” feature
Have you noticed a time saving feature is missing from PowerPoint? It’s not a mistake. But it might be a…
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The Daily Cloud Checkup: A Simple 15-Minute Routine to Prevent Misconfiguration and Data Leaks
Moving to the cloud offers incredible flexibility and speed, but it also introduces new responsibilities for your team. Cloud security…
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At last: Sync passkeys across your devices
Tired of juggling passwords and endless reset emails? There’s a smarter, safer way to log in. Once again, Microsoft is…
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The “Deepfake CEO” Scam: Why Voice Cloning Is the New Business Email Compromise (BEC)
The phone rings, and it’s your boss. The voice is unmistakable; with the same flow and tone you’ve come to…
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Securing the ‘Third Place’ Office: Policy Guidelines for Employees Working from Coffee Shops and Coworking Spaces
The modern office extends far beyond traditional cubicles or open-plan spaces. Since the concept of remote work became popularized in…
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“Ask Copilot” is coming to your Taskbar (but only if you want it to)
What if your computer could understand what you mean, not just what you type? Microsoft’s testing something new in Windows…
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AI’s Hidden Cost: How to Audit Your Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage to Avoid Massive Licensing Waste
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the business world by storm, pushing organizations of all sizes to adopt new tools that…
