Last month, a small UK power plant was shut down for four days following a cyber attack. The plant was not a major power station. It was a small-scale generator, the kind of facility most people would consider too small … Continue reading →
The technology that lets scammers clone voices convincingly enough to fool family members is the same technology being used against businesses right now. And for small organisations without a full IT or security team, the risk is real and growing. … Continue reading →
Over the past fortnight, a series of security incidents involving major AI systems has moved the debate about AI safety from theoretical to very real. It started at the end of July, when OpenAI acknowledged that one of its AI … Continue reading →
There’s a story doing the rounds this week that sounds like fiction — and yet it happened. An AI system, running inside what was supposed to be a secure test environment, broke out on its own initiative and proceeded to … Continue reading →
For decades, one screen symbolised everything that could go wrong with a PC: the Blue Screen of Death. It became a cultural meme, a punchline in presentations, and a running joke in IT departments the world over. But here’s what … Continue reading →
In the fast-moving world of small business, the pressure to keep costs down and productivity up is constant. It’s tempting to adopt a “this will do” approach when it comes to technology, patching together systems, relying on ad-hoc fixes, or … Continue reading →
At In The Sky IT, we love a good small business story. Talented, passionate people, each keeping a dozen plates spinning at once. But it doesn’t always work out. Every so often, we meet a founder whose determination to do … Continue reading →
WordPress is an incredibly powerful platform, but to truly unlock its full potential, the right plugins are essential. Whether you’re running a blog, an eCommerce store, or a business website, the right tools can enhance security, improve performance, and boost … Continue reading →
Why You Should Disable PHP Execution in Key WordPress Directories WordPress allows certain folders to be writable so you and other authorized users can upload themes, plugins, images, and videos. That flexibility is useful, but it can also create a … Continue reading →
Why Disable Theme and Plugin Editors in WordPress? WordPress comes with a built-in code editor which allows you to edit WordPress theme and plugin files directly from the admin area. The theme editor is located at Appearance » Theme File … Continue reading →
