Banks Technology Services

10/17/2026

Give employees clear rules for handling public, internal and confidential information. Customer records, payroll data and bank details should have tighter limits on who can access, store, send or delete them.

10/17/2026

Made a change you wish you could undo? Your files may already have a built-in safety net…

10/17/2026

For a long time, businesses have been told to watch out for suspicious emails 👀

And it's still good advice.

But cybercriminals have realized people are becoming much better at spotting them…

So, they're changing tactics 🙄

A recent campaign saw attackers contact employees through Microsoft Teams, pretending to be members of the company's IT team.

The conversation starts normally.

They explain there's a problem with your computer, ask you to share your screen, and then guide you through installing what appears to be legitimate remote support software.

From that point on, the attackers are in control 😬

They can install malware, access company data, and move around the network without needing to break through your security in the traditional sense.

What struck me about this story is how ordinary the attack sounds.

There’s no dramatic hack or technical exploit.

It's just someone pretending to help.

So, we need to change how we approach cybersecurity.

Right now, we spend a lot of time teaching people not to click suspicious links.

But we also need to prepare them for unexpected phone calls, Teams messages and video calls from people claiming to be IT support.

When someone works in your IT team or for your IT partner, there should already be a recognized way they contact staff and verify who they are.

If something feels different, or you're being asked to install software or hand over control of your computer, it's a good idea to stop and check through another route before you do anything 🧐

Create a simple process for confirming you're talking to the right person.

Since we all now rely on tools like Microsoft Teams every day, it's only natural that attackers will try to blend into those app as well.

💭 If someone claiming to be IT support contacted one of your employees through Teams today, would they know how to verify that person before following their instructions?

10/16/2026

Researchers checked 10,616 Amazon Web Services access keys that had been exposed online and found 88% still worked. Hundreds gave full administrative access. A leaked key must be disabled or replaced. Deleting the file containing it isn't enough.

More than 9,300 Amazon Web Services (AWS) access keys publicly exposed between August 2022 and August 2026 are still active and valid.

10/15/2026

Application allowlisting blocks software that your company hasn't approved. It can stop employees from running unapproved downloads and can also block some malware. Employees still need a quick way to request legitimate software.

10/14/2026

13 October 2026 is the end of support date for Office 2021.

After that date, Word, Excel and Outlook will continue to open, but Microsoft will stop providing security updates, bug fixes and technical support.

Because the software keeps working, it can remain on company computers for months or years after support ends.

Any new security problems found in Office 2021 may be left unfixed.

Not sure whether Office 2021 is still in use? Ask us to check, and we'll talk you through the replacement options.

10/14/2026

One of the biggest surprises for business owners is discovering how quickly AI spreads through a team.

People find a tool that saves them ten minutes, start using it, and carry on with their day.

By the time the business starts thinking about an AI policy, different tools may already be handling emails, documents and customer information…

https://banks-tech.com/post/is-your-team-using-banned-ai-tools

10/14/2026

What would happen if the only person who understands your IT was unavailable for a month? Someone else needs access to the documentation, provider contacts, renewal dates and emergency recovery steps. Choose a backup person and test the plan. We can help you document it.

10/14/2026

Cybercriminals don't need someone in your business to be careless.

They need them to be busy.

When your day is full of emails, meetings and interruptions, it's much easier to click first and think later…