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Domain Fraud

Posted on 4 November 202116 February 2022
We have seen instances recently where fraudsters have purchased domains similar to a company’s name in order to impersonate them and fraudulently invoice their customers. Example scenario: 1. Joe Bloggs PLC’s website is www.joebloggs.co.uk 2. Fraudsters purchase the domain www.joe-bloggs-plc.co.uk in order to try to hoodwink Joe Bloggs PLC’s customers. 3. Fraudsters try…

How to Block Attacks on your Mobile Devices

Posted on 2 November 202116 February 2022
Many people let their guard down on mobiles devices but you should be as careful as if you were using a desktop. Here are a few ways to block mobile attacks > When using Wi-Fi Don’t allow your device to join unfamiliar networks. Always turn off Wi-Fi when you aren’t using…

All About Microsoft SharePoint – Online File Sharing

Posted on 18 October 202116 February 2022
Microsoft’s SharePoint application can be used as a secure place to store, organise and access information from any device across your network. It is included free with all Microsoft 365 Business subscriptions. Your employees can use SharePoint Online to share documents and information with colleagues safely and securely by uploading them…
Microsoft Teams

All About Microsoft Teams

Posted on 6 October 202116 February 2022
Microsoft Teams is a messaging app which can be used as a workspace for meetings, real-time collaboration and file sharing. It is included free with all Office 365 Business subscriptions. We use Teams at NCS and have found it invaluable for meetings and working together when members of staff are…

Do You Need to Backup Microsoft 365? 5 Reasons Why You Should.

Posted on 25 June 202125 June 2021
One of the major reasons for moving your business data, be it email, files or conversations, to Microsoft 365 is the ultra-resilient infrastructure and security that Microsoft datacentres provide. For this reason, you probably think that by using the cloud service, your data is protected and backups are no longer…

What Does a Modern Workplace Look Like? – Your Business in the Cloud

Posted on 24 June 202124 June 2021
What Does a Modern Workplace Look Like? - Your Business in the Cloud   If there is one thing that the pandemic has taught us, it is that a business needs to be agile, flexible, and built on solid security. The concept of 100% office-based teams now seems totally alien…

How Strong is Your Password?

Posted on 10 June 20211 February 2023
We’ve all seen those annoying instructions when creating a new password - "you must use one special character, one capital letter, six letters, two numbers, one emoji" …. ok, maybe not that last one but the rest is familiar to everyone. Given the potential risks, it’s understandable that companies want…
Windows 10 Versions, End of Life

Windows 10 Versions, End of Life

Posted on 29 January 20219 March 2021
Windows 10 has regular version updates which introduce new features, make improvements and, most importantly, fix security issues. Each version release is given a version number, with the current mainstream release being 2009. This actually translates as the year 2020 (20) and September (09). Although Windows 10 will be supported…
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Our Approach During the Coronavirus Situation

Posted on 6 January 20219 March 2021
As we enter another period of lockdown and with Covid-19 cases increasing, we would like to take a moment to explain how NCS IT is responding to the situation. Firstly, let us clarify NCS IT is still fully open for business. You can call us on 01706 239000 as usual,…

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Why choose NCS?

Based in the North West, we’re used to making IT simple for businesses of all sizes across the UK. Since 1994, our knowledgeable and professional team has been trusted by many well-known businesses to provide first-class support and advice.

Whether you’re after an IT strategy for your expanding business, a secure remote system for employees on the go, a new set up for your office or firewalls to keep vital assets protected from cyber criminals – we’re ready to help.

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