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What are the most common passwords of 2022?
In our ever-advancing technological age, we are constantly reminded of the importance of having strong passwords. With an uppercase letter here and a unique character there, you would think that with the many requirements needed just to have a password approved, nowadays, passwords wouldn’t be so simplistic or easy to guess. And yet, they remain […]
What is a supply chain attack and how can you prepare your business?
These days it can seem like there are more ways for cybercriminals to attack your business than minutes in the day, but it’s true: there are a myriad ways that cybercriminals can cause disruption and financial loss. More than direct attacks, cybercriminals who want to attack a specific business may even opt for other methods […]
How to stay cyber-safe this summer
It’s summer holiday time and for many, it means sun, relaxation and time with the kids. With plenty of recreational time, many of us will purchase items online, book holidays or scroll through social media – leaving us vulnerable to our personal information being stolen. Over 60% of the world’s population are internet users, and […]
What is ransomware and can you prevent it?
If you’re fortunate to have never encountered the term ‘ransomware’, you’re lucky to be in the minority. Indeed, the reality of the cyber landscape is such that ransomware attacks have caused severe problems for businesses across nearly all industries, with 80% of organisations hit by a ransomware attack in 2021. But what is ransomware, how […]
How to spot and prevent malicious emails
You might have heard that phishing attacks are the most common type of cybersecurity incident we face. Well, there’s a good reason for that. Research shows that employees receive an average of 14 malicious emails annually, and new phishing scam tactics are frequently designed to catch people out. However, identifying a malicious email is not […]
What is the future of cybersecurity?
Despite being an integral part of modern life, there are still many people (and companies!) who don’t understand the value of cybersecurity. Indeed, even the US Government didn’t consider cybersecurity an issue worthy of a national strategy until around 2003. In recent years, due to lockdown restrictions, businesses have increased their reliance on technological and […]
What are the cyber-threats to the technology sector?
It wouldn’t be inaccurate to say that, when it comes to cyber threats, the technology sector has seen more than its fair share. In fact, research shows that an average of 150,000 threats per week were recorded against the sector in 2021. While it’s true that attacks affect every industry, the technology sector’s relentless innovation […]
The growing cybersecurity risks in digital banking
Digital banking has seen meteoric growth since its introduction in 2007, growing year on year to reach its current peak – where 80% of bank account holders access their accounts at least partially online. Indeed, it’s predicted that living with the COVID-19 pandemic will have further accelerated online banking adoption for many consumers. The reasons […]
Cyber risks: what are the impacts on the insurance industry?
To fail to plan is to plan to fail, and so every organisation is in a constant state of planning for both the best and worst-case scenarios. Increasingly, cyberattacks are a significant risk to businesses across all industries but particularly the finance sector, including insurance providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation projects for […]