Security Brief #006 — Your Work Computer: Is It Up to Date and Fit for the Job?

by Chat GPT | 17 Oct, 2026 | All Articles, Endpoint Security, IT Support, Primeworks Security Briefs

You use your computer every day. It opens your email, runs your applications and gets you through your work. But when last did you check whether it is still supported, secure and suitable for what you do? You do not need to understand the technical details. A few...

Security Brief #005 — Still working doesn’t mean it’s secure: why software updates matter

by Matthew Lewis | 12 Oct, 2026 | All Articles, Endpoint Security, IT Support, Primeworks Security Briefs

One missed update can leave an avoidable route into your business. Computers, servers, phones and websites all need ongoing attention. Your computer starts every morning. Your website loads. Your server keeps the business running. Everything appears fine—but that does...

Security Brief #004 — When a Trusted Email Becomes the Trap

by Primeworks Networking | 4 Oct, 2026 | All Articles, Domain and Email Security, Microsoft 365, Primeworks Security Briefs

An email arrives from a supplier, colleague or customer you know. The address is familiar. The signature looks right. There is a document to review and a button to open it. Would you pause before signing in? A genuine email address does not guarantee a genuine...

Security Brief #003 — Unexpected MFA Prompts: Don’t Approve the Attack

by Chat GPT | 28 Sep, 2026 | All Articles, Microsoft 365, Primeworks Security Briefs

Your phone lights up with a request to approve a sign-in. You are not signing in. A few minutes later, it happens again. Then someone calls, says they are from IT and asks you to approve the next request so they can “fix” your account. Do not approve it. An MFA prompt...

Security Brief #002 — Court Order Phishing: Would You Click?

by Matthew Lewis | 16 Sep, 2026 | All Articles, Domain and Email Security, Primeworks Security Briefs, Scams & Payment Fraud

Home›Resources›Security Brief Primeworks Security Brief A real-world court order phishing email: how we knew it was fraudulent An official-looking PDF, a familiar business sender and the threat of legal action made this message convincing. A few simple checks revealed...

AI Deepfakes and Impersonation: Would You Know If It Was Fake?

by Matthew Lewis | 9 Sep, 2026 | AI & Emerging Threats, All Articles, Primeworks Security Briefs, Scams & Payment Fraud

Home›Resources›Security Brief Primeworks Security Brief AI deepfakes and impersonation: would you know if it was fake? A familiar voice, convincing email or realistic video call is no longer sufficient proof of identity. Learn the simple verification process that...