by Andrew Hunt | Feb 17, 2015 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates
One of the most common irritants in modern computing is being asked to change your password. But it is important, especially your email password. Let me explain… Learning your email address is easy. If I can work out your password, then I can log into pretty much...
by Andrew Hunt | Oct 15, 2014 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates
The recent power outage has again reminded us how much we depend on infrastructure over which we have little control. Our Penrose office was in the black out area for most of Sunday. Back in olden times, communication equipment was housed in a telephone exchange. ...
by Andrew Hunt | Oct 7, 2014 | IT News & Insights New Zealand | Cybersecurity, AI & Microsoft Updates
Many of us have heard of spyware or malware, programs that try to sell you unnecessary software or pry your credit card details from you. In the last few months we have seen an alarming increase in what is being called ransomware. How are users affected? CryptoLocker...
by Andrew Hunt | Mar 25, 2014 | TIPS TRICKS AND HINTS
It’s getting easier to enter text on mobile devices but there are times when you quickly need to enter a few words or phrase you use often. For example, how many times have you needed to tell someone “On my way”? Once you’ve tried keyboard shortcuts in iPad you’ll...
