Why Your Small Business is a Prime Target for Cybercriminals

Introduction Many small business owners assume they’re too insignificant to attract cybercriminals. After all, why would hackers bother with a company that has a few employees and modest revenue? The reality, however, is quite the opposite. Small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks, and the reasons may surprise you. The “It Won’t Happen to Me” …

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Ethical Hacking: What It Is and Why It’s Important in Blue and Red Team Operations

In today’s hyperconnected world, where data breaches and cyberattacks dominate headlines, the demand for robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater. Ethical hacking has emerged as a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, serving as a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities before malicious hackers exploit them.  What Is Ethical Hacking?  Ethical hacking involves authorised attempts to gain …

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The Psychology of Phishing: Why We Fall for Cyber Traps

In the vast and complex world of cybersecurity, one of the most prevalent and dangerous threats is phishing. Phishing attacks are deceptive schemes designed to trick individuals into sharing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card information, or personal identification details. Subsequently, what makes phishing so effective isn’t just the technical side of the scam, …

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Digital World

In today’s digital age, cyber threats have become more sophisticated and frequent and with that frequency and complexity, traditional security measures alone aren’t enough to keep sensitive data safe. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. As a powerful tool that can support cybersecurity efforts, AI is transforming how we approach, detect, and …

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Should I use a password manager? The risks and benefits explained.

the risks and benefits of password managers

In today’s digital age, the average person has dozens, if not hundreds, of accounts that require passwords. Managing these securely can be a daunting task, and password managers offer a convenient solution. However, as with any technology, they come with both benefits and risks. What Are Password Managers? Password managers are tools designed to securely …

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The Main Targets for Hackers in 2023 and How to Defend Your Computer Systems

Main Targets for Hackers in 2023 and How to Defend Your Computer

In our ever-evolving digital landscape, hackers perpetually sharpen their tactics, relentlessly seeking vulnerabilities and eyeing prized assets. Taking stock of how things have unfolded in 2023, it’s paramount to comprehend the cyber threats that loom large and, more crucially, how to safeguard your computer systems against their malevolent designs. Let’s delve into the primary targets …

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How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Cyber Security

How is Artificial Intelligence is Impacting Cyber Security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world as we know it, and the field of cybersecurity is no exception. AI is being used to develop new tools and techniques for detecting and preventing cyberattacks, as well as to automate many of the tasks involved in cybersecurity. One of the most important ways that AI …

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Is Cyber Essentials Worth Doing

cyber-essentials

Cyber Essentials was introduced in 2014 by the UK Government in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The aim of the scheme is to improve the baseline cyber security posture of small businesses. In essence it is a practical, no-frills approach to addressing the key areas of cyber security. The basic concept is …

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Cybersecurity Trends so far in 2022

Cyber security trends so far in 2022

Cybersecurity is now a primary focus for companies and organisations of all types and sizes. Continuous change in technologies deployed to gain competitive advantage inevitably means a corresponding shift in cybersecurity trends. Phishing and ransomware attacks are increasingly with us and news reports of high-profile data breaches are becoming ever more the norm. As well …

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Security Tips For Gmail Users

security tips for gmail users

Are you a Gmail user? When was the last time you took a look through the settings to make sure you are making the most of the security features? Beyond enabling 2FA (which you should now be doing on all online accounts), what can you do to make Gmail more secure? Well, Gmail has a …

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What is DNS over HTTPS and how will it affect me?

DNS over HTTPS

Recent announcements by both Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, have put DNS privacy into the spotlight.Changes in how DNS privacy is handled is a major change to the way the internet works but is little understood by the average user. So, what is DNS privacy and DNS over HTTPS and what effect will it have …

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Cyber Security View 2018

Cyber Security 2018

Cyber security is becoming a top priority for UK businesses as the attack landscape continues to grow.Cyber-attacks are constantly improving and diversifying, putting UK businesses at increasing risk. Ransomware and Crypto-Mining During the previous 12 months ransomware attacks such as WannaCry have been a persistent threat to organisations and it’s becoming more common for businesses …

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Cyber Security Management Trends for 2018

Cyber Security Management Trends for 2018

According to our customers and security commentators here are some major trends that will be a feature of Cyber SecurityManagement in 2018. Cyber Security Resource Shortage The shortage of cybersecurity-skilled individuals will continue to be problem during 2018. Globally, many thousands of cybersecurity roles remained unfilled during 2017. Based on the numbers of qualified and …

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