We Don’t Store Customer Data on Our Website – So What’s the Risk?
One of the most common responses we hear after a website vulnerability scan is: We don’t store any customer data on our website, so what’s the risk if it gets hacked? It’s a fair question. Many businesses assume that if their website is simply a brochure site with a contact form, then a security vulnerability […]
Cloud Phone System for Small Business: Costs, Features & Buyer’s Guide
A cloud phone system gives small businesses a modern way to make, receive, route, and manage calls without relying on traditional landlines or bulky on-site phone equipment. Instead of running calls through old copper lines or an office-based PBX, your phone system is hosted securely in the cloud and accessed through desk phones, mobiles, laptops, […]
My Website Doesn’t Process Payments – Why Should I Care About Security?
It’s one of the most common responses we hear after carrying out vulnerability scans on business websites. It’s a fair question – but it’s based on a misunderstanding of why websites get attacked in the first place. Most Attacks Are Opportunistic The majority of compromised websites are not specifically targeted. Attackers are typically running automated […]
Globe2 wins HSBC & FSB East Midlands Micro Business Award 2026
We’re proud to share that Globe2 Ltd has been named Micro Business Award winner for the East Midlands at the HSBC & Federation of Small Businesses UK Business Awards 2026. Selected from more than 2,800 entrants, this recognition highlights the work we’ve put in over many years to build a trusted, reliable managed IT and […]
Critical cPanel vulnerability prompts emergency action across hosting industry
A critical vulnerability in cPanel & WHM – software used by a very significant proportion of web hosting servers worldwide – triggered an industry-wide response last week. The vulnerability (CVE-2026-41940) was publicly disclosed on 28th April and was already being actively exploited in the wild. Emergency patches were released later the same day, leading to […]
Are You Logged in as an Administrator? Why It Matters and How to Fix It
Many users don’t realise that the account they use every day on their computer could be giving them—and potential attackers—more access than necessary. Being logged in as an administrator can make tasks easier in the short term, but it also increases security risks across your devices and network. Why Administrator Accounts Are Risky Administrator accounts […]
Celebrating Masimba’s First Year at Globe2
This week marks Simba’s first year at Globe2, and he has definitely made his mark. In just 12 months, Simba has handled 1,466 support calls out of 1,740 available working hours – an incredible level of consistency and commitment. Even more impressive? He received the most 5-star reviews of anyone on the team in that […]
The Risks of Not Upgrading to Windows 11
Ahead of the end-of-support for Windows 10, I ran a LinkedIn poll to ask: why haven’t you upgraded yet? Bear in mind it was a small poll, not statistically conclusive, but still interesting. Here’s what came up: My PC isn’t compatible (40 %) Technology moves faster now than ever. The notion of holding onto a […]
Why Your GSC Impressions Plunged in Mid-September – And Why It’s Not the End of the World
If you logged into Google Search Console (GSC) after 13th September 2025 and saw a dramatic drop in impressions, you’re not alone. Across the many websites we host and manage, we’ve seen impressions fall off a cliff – in some cases losing 75% of their impressions. The first reaction from many site owners is panic: […]
KPN Logistics ransomware review
Today we attended an interview with Paul Abbott, ex-director of KPN Logistics – the multi-million pound business that was closed down 3-months after a ransomware attack. Key Take-aways Interview Notes We made some notes of the interview, which you can see here:https://www.globe2.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/KPN-Logistics-Group-breach.pdf Interview Summary If short on time you can read a summary here – […]