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Ok, we know it’s January, but our Secret Santas were running a little late… The gifts have finally been unwrapped at Cloud & More, and here are the highlights (or lowlights, depending on who you ask): Trevor is now a beacon of light in his very practical glow-in-the-dark beanie. Winter walks? Sorted. Victoria’s G&T game has been elevated with everything she needs to recover from the festive madness in style. 🍸 Kane’s Secret Santa clearly understands workplace stress—they gifted him a ‘boss squeeze’ toy for those days. It’s been getting a lot of use already… 🫠 Danil, is now the proud owner of a Jibber Jabber Groan Hammer. If you’ve never heard one, just imagine a duck that’s had a very bad day—and then imagine hearing it over and over. Thanks, Secret Santa. We’re all suffering together now. We might be a little late to the party, but it’s safe to say Cloud & More’s Secret Santa delivered on fun, laughs, and maybe a touch of annoyance. What’s the best (or worst!) Secret Santa gift you’ve ever received? Drop your stories below—we promise not to judge… unless it’s as bad as the Groan Hammer.

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RETURNING TO THE OFFICE: TURKEY COMAS AND FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS 8:00am: You wobble into the office, powered by leftover turkey sandwiches and the regret of eating “just one more” mince pie. 9:30am: The annual “the internet’s down” panic kicks off… only to discover someone turned off the router while unplugging Christmas lights. 10:30am: Another IT ticket lands: “Forgot my password over Christmas. Help!” It’s one of many today, but don’t worry—we’ve got you. 12:00pm: Discover a Secret Santa gift still waiting to be delivered. Cue a last-minute debate over whether it’s better late than never or if the moment’s passed. 3:00pm: Meetings are suddenly filled with buzzwords like “fresh start” and “goals.” Meanwhile, the office printer just wants to know why it’s still on holiday mode. 5:00pm: You pack up, glance at your tasks, and decide “tomorrow me” can handle the rest. 6:00pm: The lights are off, but the office fridge hums quietly, still hoarding that one questionable Tupperware from December. Need help rebooting your IT after the holidays? Give us a shout—our team is ready to tackle the new year with you (mince pies optional).

Happy New Year from Cloud & More! Thank you to our clients and team for an incredible 2024. Here’s to a 2025 full of opportunities, personal IT support, and stronger cyber security! Thank you for trusting us to make IT personal. Let’s make this year even better – together. Cheers, The Cloud & More Team 🎉

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Fake Software Update Alert! Naughty Cloudy Strikes Again! 🎅 Update for faster sleigh speeds” – sounds great, right? Wrong. Cloudy McChristmas is at it again, sending fake software update pop-ups designed to install malware faster than Santa can say “Ho Ho Oh No!” ❌ The danger? Fake updates can deliver ransomware, steal data, or compromise your systems. One click could cost your business time, money, and holiday spirit. How to stay secure: ✔️ Only install updates from trusted, official sources. ✔️ Train your team to spot suspicious pop-ups. ✔️ Keep your systems patched and protected. Want to keep your team cyber-savvy? Learn more about our cyber security training here: https://lnkd.in/eD3-4Ezg Follow us for more tips to keep your business safe this holiday season—and beyond. #CyberSecurity #PhishingAwareness #FakeUpdates #CloudAndMore ✨

Fake Software Update Alert! Naughty Cloudy Strikes Again! 🎅 Update for faster sleigh speeds” – sounds great, right? Wrong. Cloudy McChristmas is at it again, sending fake software update pop-ups designed to install malware faster than Santa can say “Ho Ho Oh No!” ❌ The danger? Fake updates can deliver ransomware, steal data, or compromise your systems. One click could cost your business time, money, and holiday spirit. How to stay secure: ✔️ Only install updates from trusted, official sources. ✔️ Train your team to spot suspicious pop-ups. ✔️ Keep your systems patched and protected. Want to keep your team cyber-savvy? Learn more about our cyber security training here: https://lnkd.in/eD3-4Ezg Follow us for more tips to keep your business safe this holiday season—and beyond. #CyberSecurity #PhishingAwareness #FakeUpdates #CloudAndMore ✨

Fake Invoice Alert! Naughty Cloud Strikes Again! Cloudy McChristmas is up to no good, sending out a suspicious invoice for 1,000 candy canes—marked “URGENT PAYMENT REQUIRED!” Sound familiar? Phishing scams like this are a real threat to businesses, tricking your team into paying fake invoices or sharing sensitive details. How to protect your team: ✔️ Train staff to verify unexpected invoices. ✔️ Look out for red flags—odd email addresses, typos, and urgent requests. ✔️ Never click links or open attachments unless you’re 100% sure it’s legitimate. 💡 Phishing scams are everywhere, but your business doesn’t have to take the bait. Find out more about how to spot and stop these scams: https://lnkd.in/dj6QjBSQ Follow us for more cyber security tips to keep your team—and your candy canes—safe this festive season. #CyberSecurity #PhishingScams #FakeInvoices #CloudAndMore 🎄🔒✨

Free Sleigh Upgrade? Don’t Take the Bait! 🎅 Santa received an exciting offer: “Upgrade your sleigh to turbo speed – just scan the QR code! Spoiler alert: It wasn’t from the North Pole Garage—it was a quishing scam! ❌ Quishing (QR code phishing) tricks you into scanning dodgy codes that can steal your data or install malware. 🎄 How to stay scam-free this season: ✔️ Only scan QR codes from trusted sources. ✔️ Double-check links before visiting websites. ✔️ Train your team to spot suspicious QR codes—no matter how tempting the offer sounds! Curious about quishing and how to avoid it? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ee43dzs4 Follow us for more cyber security tips or find out about our Cyber Security training: https://lnkd.in/eD3-4Ezg! #CyberSecurity #Quishing #PhishingAwareness #CloudAndMore

Our teams from Bristol and Tring joined forces in London for a day of festive fun, fierce competition, and plenty of laughs. 🎲 Boardgames? Minds were sharp. 🏓 Ping pong? Things got seriously intense – we’re talking rallies worthy of a championship! It turns out we’re just as competitive when it comes to winning games as we are at solving IT challenges. A brilliant day spent together celebrating another fantastic year at Cloud&More! 🥂 Who took home the ping pong crown? Let’s just say the debate isn’t over… #TeamTime #FestiveFun #ChristmasParty #CloudAndMore