Cyber Security & Safeguarding

Cyberattacks on British businesses are becoming more frequent and sophisticated thanks to evolving factors such as increased automation, deepfake technology and the rapid adoption of AI. …

According to a Mimecast survey of 1,100 IT security professionals and decision makers, 95% of all company data breaches are caused by human error. …

Do you know how to spot a phishing attack?

Phishing is an email or message from a fraudster which has been cleverly designed to trick you into thinking it has been sent by a reputable organisation or person. The fraudster’s intention is to gain access to your passwords, banking details or personal information, all of which are high-value swag to them.
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SMEs are sitting ducks when it comes to cyberattacks. They’re seen as easy targets by opportunist cybercriminals because they are unlikely to have the in house resources to defend against cleverly engineered data breaches or cyberattacks….

You may be thinking that Christmas is a time for relaxation and letting your guard down while you sip on your beverage of choice and immerse yourself in feelgood movies. But think again! We’re about to become your Managed IT Provider version of The Grinch. Just until the end of this article… …

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) allows employees to use their personal devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets for work. It has become a way of working that facilitates hybrid and remote working, so is seen as beneficial for both employees and employers….

For the cybersecurity of UK businesses, AI (artificial intelligence) has been a gamechanger. It detects and prevents threats with minimal human intervention, and automates incident response. …

Shopping online is convenient. You can shop for your worldly goods from the comfort of your sofa and simply wait for the goods to be delivered. What could possibly go wrong?…

For both individuals and businesses, online scams can be devastating. Because so many of us work and play online there is the danger of complacency and misplaced trust when it comes to online scams, theft and potential data breaches….

We’re always told, “don’t give your password to ANYBODY”. Yet, we’re also told we should give all of our passwords to a password manager to help us remember what they are. Confusing? You betcha!…