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Welcome to the Novo IT blog — your source for practical advice, industry updates, and local insights into IT support in West Sussex. We post regularly about cybersecurity, remote work, IT trends, and how small businesses can get the most out of their tech.

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Person using a laptop fingerprint sensor for secure passwordless authentication.
Passkeys replace passwords with secure device-based authentication. Find out why they're harder to phish, where they work and how your business can start using them.
Parking payment machine with a QR code sticker, illustrating how criminals can use fake QR codes in quishing scams.
QR code phishing, or quishing, is on the rise. Learn how attackers hide malicious links inside QR codes, why these scams bypass traditional security, and the simple steps your business can take to stay protected.
A person analysing data on a laptop in a dark setting, representing cybersecurity monitoring and online threat detection.
Dark web monitoring can help businesses spot exposed credentials early, but it is not a complete cybersecurity solution. Here’s when it is worth it.
Close-up of a smartphone screen showing a blue Mail app icon with a white envelope and a red notification badge indicating two unread messages.
Email spoofing can damage your reputation and trick customers into fraud. Learn how SPF, DKIM and DMARC work together to protect your domain, improve email delivery, and prevent attackers from sending emails that appear to come from your business.
Illustration of a masked cybercriminal using a laptop, representing a cyberattack targeting a business network.
The first hour after a cyberattack is crucial. Learn the practical steps every small business should take to contain the incident, protect evidence and begin recovery.
A laptop surrounded by flames and smoke, representing an overheating computer under heavy workload.
PC stress testing helps you check stability, spot overheating, and prepare your system for demanding tasks. Here’s how to do it safely.
Laptop secured with chains and a combination padlock, representing ransomware protection and cybersecurity for small businesses.
Ransomware attacks often follow the same predictable pattern. Learn how cybercriminals target small businesses and discover five practical steps that can help stop an attack before it causes costly downtime.
Person using a laptop displaying files and folders, representing the review and management of Microsoft 365 tenant security settings.
Older Microsoft 365 tenants may still be using outdated security settings. Learn five key areas to review and improve your Microsoft 365 security posture.
A hand holding a cloud and padlock icon, representing secure cloud storage and business data protection.
Cloud services can be extremely safe, but only when they are configured and managed properly. Here’s what a safe cloud setup really means for your business.

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