Meltdown And Spectre Vulnerabilities

Recently, news of massive ​security vulnerabilities afflicting most computer based equipment, including Windows and Mac computers, all tablets and smartphones has been made public.

​The vulnerabilities are known as Meltdown and Spectre have the ability to be exploited in an attempt to gain access to data including passwords, banking details or any other important information.

​How can you protect your devices and data?
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​The best advice we can offer is to stay up to date with all security updates and software. Please make sure that:

• ​Your Web Browser is up to date.
• ​Your Operating System (Windows, MacOS, iOS or Android) updates are completed and Antivirus software is up to date.

​Other safe computing tips:

• ​Never open a link in and email or open an attachment unless you trust the source. If you are unsure then contact the sender to verify the link or attachment before opening it.
• Banking institutions will never send you emails asking you to login to your account via a link.​​

If unsure or of something doesn't feel "quite right", then get in touch with your tech support contact for help.  It's always better to be safe then sorry.

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