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Unmasking Cyber Security Risks: A Guide to Common Malware

May 31, 2024

Being aware of the malware that could threaten your IT systems is crucial to staying secure. It makes you more likely to spot and recognise threats, effectively bringing down your [...]

Hindsight: Exposing the Need for Proactive Cyber Security

May 29, 2024

“In hindsight, I should have prioritised cyber security”.When a cyberattack occurs and companies find themselves in challenging circumstances, the immediate reaction is fixing the damage from the cyberattack - this [...]

The Single Biggest Cyber Threat to Your Business

May 15, 2024

Information from the latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey shows 84% of attacks or breaches in the UK were phishing related*, meaning it is the single biggest cyber threat to businesses.Phishing [...]

Close to Catastrophe: Open Source Does Not Mean Secure (XZ Utils)

April 9, 2024

Attackers nearly gained immediate access to certain Linux machines running an infected distribution, marking what could have been one of the most significant supply chain attacks ever discovered. The scale [...]

HackerGPT – Simplifying Hacking

March 28, 2024

The impact of generative AI on ethical hacking is unfolding right now. Another new platform, HackerGPT, is making the headlines in the cyber security world.. Claiming to be an active [...]

What is the difference between red team, blue team and purple team?

February 29, 2024

Within cyber security there are many vastly different roles, but they all hold the same aim of creating more secure systems. The terms “red team”, “blue team” and “purple team” [...]

How Can I Get a Career in Cyber Security in 2024?

February 28, 2024

Decided you want to enter the cyber security field?Your chance of landing a cyber security role is determined by four factors: experience, education, certifications, and networking.The below diagram shows a [...]

Is Cyber Security a Good Career in 2024?

February 19, 2024

If cyber security has piqued your interest, you likely want to learn more about the benefits and pitfalls of it as a career choice. This article aims to provide you [...]

Your People: The Most Important Cybersecurity Layer

January 31, 2024

A cyber security culture in the workplace refers to employees’ shared beliefs, values, knowledge, and what importance they put on cyber security. Although this will look different in every business [...]

How Hackers Make Their Victims Criminals

November 24, 2023

MeridianLink, a financial company, was the victim of a unique approach of cyberattack on 7th November. The initial attack was typical; hacker group BlackCat (also known as ALPHV) breached their [...]

Small Businesses: Don’t Fall for These Cyber Security Myths

November 7, 2023

Small and medium sized businesses must avoid believing myths and misconceptions about cyber security to stay focused and proactive in protecting themselves. Cyber threats are consistently present, meaning proactive measures [...]

Malware travelling to a remote worker's laptop

Out of Your Comfort Zone: Are Remote Workers a Cyber Security Threat?

October 31, 2023

Whilst remote working has been a positive change for many, it introduces considerations that must be made regarding cyber security. Business owners and IT managers - unless you have proactively [...]

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