Microsoft
2025-06-11
Microsoft Copilot for Business: Is It a Smart Investment?
Microsoft Copilot has rapidly evolved from a novel AI experiment into a central component of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. For UK SMEs, this pace of change…
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Cyber Security
2025-05-30
Attack on Your IONOS Contract: Is the Email Real, and What Should You Do?
If you have recently received an email from your hosting provider with the alarming subject line "Attack on Your IONOS Contract," your first instinct might…
Cyber Security
2025-04-09
Brighton Top 10 Hotels - Email Security Scores
Recently, we conducted an email security investigation within the hospitality sector, focusing on the top ten hotels in Brighton. Our analysis of their…
Microsoft
2025-03-31
Vital Preparations: Windows 10 End-Of-Life and Its Impact on Your Business
Microsoft has confirmed that support for Windows 10 will cease on October 14, 2025. This date is not merely a suggestion; it marks the point at which your…
Cyber Security
2025-03-12
IONOS SPF Record: The Correct Include and the Mistakes That Break It
At Black Sheep Support, we're passionate about securing our clients' email systems—because a secure domain is a trusted domain. A key player in this mission is…
Cyber Security
2025-03-03
Brighton Top 10 Restaurants - Email Security Scores
Brighton, a city known for its dynamic hospitality sector, relies heavily on digital communications for bookings, marketing, and customer engagement. This…
Microsoft
2025-02-04
Donald Trump's USAID Overhaul: Cyber Security and Foreign Aid Risks
The Trump administration's move to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and integrate it into the State Department offers a stark…
Cyber Security
2025-01-16
UK Ransomware (Potential) Payout Ban - IT Support
In a landmark decision, the UK government is reportedly considering banning ransomware payouts, a move designed to curb the growing threat of cybercrime. With…
Cloud
2024-12-18
Key Takeaways from Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review - IT Support
As a Microsoft Partner and cloud solutions provider, we always keep a close eye on internet trends and security developments. Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review…
IT News
2024-05-30
TICKETMASTER'S DATA DRAMA: WHEN THE SHOW GOES WRONG - IT Support
Ticketmaster finds itself at the centre of a data breach scandal in a dramatic twist worthy of the biggest stage. Cybercriminals have stolen an astounding…
Cyber Security
2024-05-13
Ace! Wimbledon Scores with Swift DMARC Update Following Our Serve - IT Support
Great news from the world of tennis and cybersecurity alike! We are thrilled to report that following our recent Wimbledon Email Security article…
Cyber Security
2024-05-09
Game, Set, Match: How Wimbledon's Email Security Could Drop the Ball - IT Support
*Following our article below Wimbledon have added a DMARC record to their
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