You log on to your computer and find… nothing. No customer data, no project files, no financial information. It’s all gone.

That’s a terrifying thought for any business, and it’s more common than you’d believe.

On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will officially reach its end of life.

That means Microsoft will stop providing updates.

No security patches, bug fixes, or feature enhancements.

Running an unsupported operating system puts your computer – and business – at risk.

Windows 10 reaches its end of life next year.

That means no more updates, not only for new tools and features, but for the security improvements that keep your data safe.

If you’re still using Windows 10 in your business, it’s time to start planning.

Next year we’ll say a final farewell to Windows 10 as it reaches end of life.

Microsoft is stopping support. This means no new tools or features, and no more security updates.

Cyber attacks can be extremely disruptive – and expensive – for any business to deal with.

But it’s not only big companies that need to be vigilant. SMBs have a huge target on their backs.

Here are some stats that help you understand why it’s so important to have an incident response plan in place… before it’s too late.

And how you respond to one can be the difference between it being an inconvenience and a complete nightmare.

What’s important is to think about all of this BEFORE you become victim to an attack (sadly, it’s likely to be a case of when and not if).

By following a few simple steps you can be confident you’ll not only recover from an attack quickly, but you’ll minimize the damage and cost too.

The worst time to decide how to deal with a cyber attack is when you’re right in the middle of one.

Unfortunately, it’s something you’ll probably need to deal with eventually – SMBs are a prime target for cyber criminals.

Here’s a shocking fact: 90% of cyber attacks start with a simple email.

And guess who uses email every sin

Why?

Because a surprising 90% of cyber attacks begin with an email. And if you and your whole team are reliant on email every day, your chances of falling for a scam increase.