When was the last time you scanned a QR code? Did you know where it would take you, or whether it could be truly trusted? It’s a gigantic threat to organisational cybersecurity, with QR codes now involved in 22% of all phishing attacks, a fact we revealed in our recent blog on the rising threat […]
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Malvertising: Everything you need to know
As 2024 begins, we’re already facing fresh computer and data security challenges – primarily due to advancing AI technology. It’s safe to say that cyber attacks are growing more innovative and more personal. While some attack types, like phishing, are increasingly well known, there are other attack types which fly under the radar. Malvertising is […]
What is QR code phishing, and how can your business defend against it?
When it comes to phishing attacks, it’s worth staying alert to the latest threats. Phishing attacks are the most common form of attack that businesses and organisations face; worse still, they’re constantly evolving to incorporate new technologies and psychological angles of attack. The latest of those new technologies is QR codes, which rose to prominence […]
Ten actionable tips to keep your employees safe online
Have you ever considered how your business’s security relies on your employees’ online habits? With organisations facing increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, it’s crucial to evaluate your team’s online behaviour and equip them with the essential knowledge and tools to stay safe online. Let’s explore practical steps to enhance your team’s digital security. The importance of […]
Why your business needs cybersecurity training in 2024
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 […]
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 […]