When you think of October, you might picture pumpkins, sweets and scary movies. However, for many organisations this month, October has been frightening for all the wrong reasons. Last year, Q4 saw a rise in the number of attacks increased by 7.2 per cent against the previous quarter, which was caused by a rise in […]
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How to manage risk in your organisation
Risks exist everywhere, and we face them every day. Whether taking on a new client, moving into a new office building or just crossing the road, risk must be managed appropriately to minimise potential issues and maximise gain. In an ideal world, we’d make decisions with all facts available. However, life doesn’t often hand us […]
The cost of living crisis: scams to watch out for
Almost every aspect of daily life has been impacted by the recent cost-of-living crisis, from gas prices to our weekly food shops. However, as the cost-of-living issue takes root, millions more people have been targeted by scammers, according to new data from Citizens Advice. That’s an increase of 14% from last year, and more than […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Bob’s Business
Every October, governments and private organisations alike collaborate to raise awareness of digital security. It’s called Cybersecurity Awareness Month and its goal is to empower everyone to protect their data from cybercrime. Launched in 2004 by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), this month is dedicated to providing people […]
This month in data breaches: September edition
Another month, another litany of breaches to discuss. We join you at the end of September 2022, which, even by modern standards, has offered tough lessons for organisations large and small in being careful with whom you provide sensitive information. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get started examining September in […]
The Future of Cybersecurity 2022: The most remarkable statistics
It’s no secret that cybercrime has become a key issue for businesses, with nearly all criminal activities having some sort of online component. Post-pandemic, cyber threats have increased by 81%, showing no signs of slowing down. At Bob’s Business, we’re at the forefront of cyber-risk reduction by putting people first and positive cybersecurity behaviours at […]
Why cybersecurity is important for small businesses
Today it’s not uncommon to see in the news that organisations as large and varied as Adidas and the NHS have become victims of large-scale cyber attacks. The reason why is obvious; hackers go after the big fish because the potential returns can be gigantic. But what about the small businesses, are they also targeted? […]
Webinar: Five simple steps to reduce your cybersecurity risk, with Melanie Oldham OBE
We’re delighted to announce our latest webinar ‘Five simple steps to reduce your cybersecurity risk, with Melanie Oldham OBE’ is coming to a screen near you soon. Join Melanie on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 11 am as she reveals the research showing the changing face of cybersecurity and shares the five simple steps you […]
This month in data breaches: August edition
Data breaches are no longer the rarity that they once were. In fact, each day, 30,000 websites are hacked globally. It’s an epidemic that continues to affect organisations of all sizes, but the smaller breaches rarely make the news. Indeed, attacks are now so frequent that it can be hard to keep up with them. […]
Your cybersecurity awareness training questions answered
It’s 2022 and ‘cybersecurity awareness training’ has entered the lexicon for businesses of all sizes. That growing awareness is a result, largely, of highly publicised attacks involving human error. Whilst many might have heard of the term ‘cybersecurity awareness training’, understanding the fundamentals of cybersecurity awareness remains low for many. That’s why we’ve put together […]