As we enter 2024, businesses will face a range of sophisticated cyber threats, both old and new, that can compromise sensitive data, disrupt operations, and tarnish reputations. It’s enough to make any manager’s head spin. In light of these difficulties, investing in cybersecurity training for employees becomes not just a cautious choice but an essential […]
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What you need to know from the ITRC’s ‘2023 Business Impact’ Report
2024 is here, and although the year is new; the cyber threats organisations face are not. Now, a new report from the US-based Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) has confirmed that human error continues to be one of the leading causes of data breaches and cyberattacks for small businesses. Based on a survey of over […]
Using public WiFi safely: What you need to know
Have you ever found yourself visiting a client for a coffee and needing to connect to public WiFi? It’s a common scenario, especially in our post-pandemic work-from-anywhere world. However, while free WiFi might feel like a friendly perk, it can be anything but when it’s deployed maliciously. In this blog, we’re going to dive deep […]
New ChatGPT feature dramatically increases phishing risk
There’s been an awful lot of hay made in 2023 regarding ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. Some of it worthwhile, others not quite as much. These tools enable users to enter prompts to receive humanlike images, text, or videos created by AIs that have been trained on vast data sets of human-made writing, recordings, […]
The biggest data breaches of 2023
2023 is drawing to a close, and though it’s been a year of success for many, it’s witnessed other organisations facing a whole host of new cyber challenges. Indeed, the last twelve months have found more large and small companies facing security breaches that caused severe repercussions. However, we can learn a lot from these […]
The 2024 cybersecurity predictions your organisation needs to know
If 2023 has made one thing clear, it’s that staying on top of cyber industry trends and challenges is more important than ever. The breaches of the past year tell us that predicting our cyber future is far from a walk in the park. Indeed, according to Forbes, by the close of 2024, the cost […]
What is a keylogger? Everything you need to know
Spotting online threats can be challenging, especially when some of these threats, like keyloggers, are practically invisible! Keylogger malware operates in the shadows like a silent spy, recording every keystroke on your system without your knowledge. This blog is here to guide you through what keylogging involves and provide you with tips to keep your […]
PCI DSS Compliance – Everything you need to know
As the year’s big shopping season approaches, SMEs like you need to have a solid understanding of PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Compliance ensure you don’t fall foul of regulations. In this blog, we’ll provide you with insights to ensure your company is PCI DSS compliant in order to minimise potential errors. […]
Free Guide: AI, Safety and Your Organisation
Discover how to unlock AI’s potential in your organisation. Our complimentary guide explains everything you need to know to adopt AI confidently. Artificial intelligence presents tremendous opportunities to streamline operations, gain insights and enhance customer experiences. However, without proper precautions, AI risks reinforcing biases, compromising data privacy, and enabling new cybersecurity threats. Our new AI […]
What you need to know from Alianz’s ‘Cyber Security Trends’ report
With ransomware attacks surging globally, awareness of cyber threats is at an all-time high. Now, insurance provider Allianz has released its annual Cyber Security Trends report, providing crucial insights businesses need to know. The report highlights developments across the cyber landscape from early 2022 through mid-2023, touching on the ongoing evolution of threats like ransomware, […]