OX IT Solutions is pleased to announce we were awarded the End-User Project of the Year Award in WatchGuard’s 2022 Partner Awards.

Last week the OX IT Solutions team travelled to Lisbon, Portugal for WatchGuard’s EMEA Apogee. The conference brought together WatchGuard’s channel community to celebrate growth over the last year and recognise high performing partners through the partner awards programme.

A Trojan Horse is a type of cyber attack that allows hackers to gain access to your device, steal your data and spy on your activity.

In our latest blog, we explore what Trojan Horse malware is, how it works and what action you can take to prevent it.

Zero-day vulnerabilities are software flaws that can be exploited by threat actors to distribute malware, compromise systems and capture data. New vulnerabilities are discovered every day and, if they aren’t patched quickly, can spell disaster for unsuspecting software users.

This post provides an overview of different types of cyber attacks, including malware, Trojan horses, phishing, password attacks and DoS attacks, and suggests practical defences to protect against them. It emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent data breaches and cybercrime, especially for businesses that handle sensitive data.

OX IT Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of our new website and updated brand identity as part of a major brand refresh to support the strategic growth of the company.

We wouldn’t hesitate to secure our financial accounts, emails or sensitive data so why should our social media accounts be any different? As social media hacking and scams look set to get more sophisticated in 2023, now is the time to take action.

Tom Stewart joined our team in September 2022 as Business Development Manager. Thanks to our tailored training programme and the support of his colleagues, Tom has flourished in his first three months and now has ambitious plans for his future in the industry.

To ring in the new year, we have put together our top predictions for the cyber security industry in 2023.

Last year was certainly eventful in the world of security and tech, but not one that was full of surprises. The biggest attacks and breaches were launched through some of the most common methods of attack and many of the key trends we saw have been prevalent for years.

It’s safe to say 2022 has been an eventful year for the cyber security industry.

From government shutdowns to multimillion dollar data breaches, 2022 has seen some of the biggest cyberattacks ever.

In our latest blog, we look back over the year at the most prominent attacks and major trends from 2022.

Distributed denial-of-service attacks are a form of cybercrime where a malicious actor blocks access to a machine, network or resource by disrupting the host and overrunning its servers.

The cyber security industry has seen a steady increase in the number of these attacks in recent years. In the past they were relatively easy to block and seen as a low-level threat. Now, attacks have become more sophisticated and can lead to massive financial losses and serious reputational damage.

OX IT Solutions is pleased to confirm our sponsorship of Circus Starr for another year to support disadvantaged and disabled children in Oxfordshire.

We pledged seats for 14 children and their carers to attend two Circus Starr performances earlier this month in Oxford and sponsored the events.

Are your devices spying on you?

If you have noticed a sudden slowdown in device responsiveness, a dramatic increase in pop-up ads or a change in your browser then the answer might be yes.

OX IT Solutions is pleased to announce Aaron Sarbatta has been appointed as Marketing Manager.

Aaron joins OX IT Solutions with 12 years of marketing experience and a strong track record of creating engaging online content and building strong client relationships. In his new role, he will focus on business-to-business marketing, website design and management, and building brand awareness.

In our latest blog we explore how the ransomware threat profile in healthcare has changed over time and how to mitigate the risk of an attack.

To wrap up Cyber Security Awareness Month the team at OX IT Solutions have put together their top tips to combat digital fraudsters and protect your data online.

We want to raise the profile of common cybercrimes and highlight the simple but effective precautions businesses and organisations of all sizes should take to stay safe online. To do this we are offering all businesses free, remote cyber security reviews to help them identify weaknesses within their IT infrastructure.

Did you know 80% of data breaches involve stolen or weak passwords as the main vulnerability?

Today’s security landscape shows that using stolen credentials to breach network resources is the number one tactic that hackers use. Weak passwords are a serious liability for all businesses – it takes just one weak or cracked password for a cybercriminal to gain access to your data, personal information or accounts.

Public Wi-Fi poses an enormous risk to your data. Both your personal and professional information is under threat any time you connect to an unsecured hotspot.

In this blog we explore the risks associated with connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks and what steps you can take to protect yourselves online.

OX IT Solutions is pleased to announce our sponsorship of Witney RFC for the 2022/23 season.

We are delighted to become the latest sponsor of the club and look forward to supporting Witney in their efforts to deliver inclusive and engaging team sports to the local community.

Over the last 12 months 83% of businesses and 87% of charities in the UK have experienced a phishing attack.

Phishing is a type of fraudulent attack spread through email, text messages or even voicemail attachments. It’s a catch all term to describe a cyber-attack where a hacker cons you into sharing your personal data.

At OX IT Solutions it is integral to our company culture to promote a healthy work life balance. We are always striving to provide the best environment for our team to fulfil their professional ambitions while also leading great lives outside of the office.

To ensure this, we are committed to finding flexible solutions for all our employees to boost their productivity and wellbeing.