Passwords – we love to hate them. Although they’re part and parcel with virtually every device and service we interact with, they’ve never evolved beyond their status as a nuisance. The good news? The future of passwords is likely to be passwordless! Sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it? It’s closer than you might […]
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This month in data breaches: March edition
Where there’s data, there will be criminals looking to steal and profit from it. Data breaches are an almost-constant threat in today’s digital world, with cybercriminals finding new ways to infiltrate systems and steal sensitive information from companies and individuals. As we approach the end of Q1, we’re looking at four major data breaches that […]
The psychology of phishing
Even if you think you know nothing about cybersecurity, you’ll certainly have encountered phishing before. It’s the most common type of attack, with more than 3.4 billion phishing emails sent daily globally. That’s around 1% of all emails. The reason why is simple: they can be devastatingly effective. Typically posing as a legitimate source, they […]
What you need to know about the LastPass incident
Let’s be perfectly honest: nobody likes passwords. It’s the primary reason why the most commonly used passwords are as simple as they come – many of us feel as though we’ve got better things to do than memorise dozens (if not hundreds) of unique and secure passwords. That’s why 30% of internet users utilise password […]
How can GDPR training help protect your company?
It’s been hard to avoid hearing horror stories from those companies which have fallen foul of the EU’s GDPR rulings since their implementation almost five years ago, in May 2018. Still, for most organisations, the thought of becoming GDPR compliant is daunting – the full text is an incredible 261 pages long, after all. It […]
Why you need to protect your organisation from smishing attacks
Have you ever received a text message from a bank or a company asking you to verify your personal information or account details? If you have, you might have been a target of smishing, a type of phishing attack that uses text messages to trick you into divulging sensitive information. Smishing is a growing threat […]
This month in data breaches: February edition
Data breaches are an ever-present threat to organisations. Despite advances in cybersecurity measures, the number of reported data breaches continues to rise yearly. So far, 2023 has continued the pattern. As the calendar flipped to February, several data breaches were reported, including those affecting the NHS, Reddit, Arnold Clark, and Pepsi. Let’s take a closer […]
Free Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity Onboarding
Are you ready to revolutionise your company’s onboarding process and instil a culture of cybersecurity from day one? Look no further than our free guide, “The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity Onboarding.” Designed specifically for companies welcoming new staff, this comprehensive resource outlines the importance of cultivating positive cybersecurity behaviours early on and provides invaluable strategies […]
Free Guide: Remarkable Realities: Cybersecurity Edition
Think cybersecurity is dull? Think again! Join us as we dive into some of the weird, wonderful and amazing facts from across the world of cybersecurity. We’ll share some of the barely unbelievable realities surrounding us and show you (and your team!) how it relates to your personal and organisational cybersecurity. In this free guide, […]
What are the cyber risks in the automotive industry?
The automotive industry is, at once, both at the forefront of technological innovation and wedded to old ways of working. There has been a tremendous transformation over recent years, with rapid advancements in technology bringing about connected cars, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving. However, as an industry, many classic ways of working are still in […]