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Protect Your Small Business: Shielding Against Brute Force Attacks

Posted on 3rd September 2024 at 09:08
Hacking
 
 
You don’t have to be a large corporation teeming with a million employees to attract the attention of cyber-rapscallions. You can be a bakery with an online store in a village, or a marketing agency in the centre of London. You just have to be online. 
 
 
 
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Quishing: The Silent Threat Lurking in QR Codes

Posted on 20th August 2024 at 11:05
QR Code concept
 
 
There are few things that symbolise the early twenty-first century more than the QR code. You need a phone with a camera and that photo takes you on a trip through the information superhighway. We no longer need a url, in fact we don’t even need words. One click and you’re at your destination. 
 
We have just lost cabin pressure. 
 
 
 
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5 Ways to Avoid Cyber Essentials Non-Compliance

Posted on 23rd July 2024 at 12:45
Cyber Essentials
 
 
Cyber Essentials is a fantastic government-backed scheme that helps businesses of all sizes protect themselves from the most common cyberattacks. Getting certified shows your commitment to cybersecurity and can even be essential for some government contracts. But with all the technical jargon, navigating Cyber Essentials compliance can feel overwhelming. Fear not! Here are 5 ways to ensure your business stays secure and avoids any non-compliance hassles: 
 
 
 
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Don't be Blindsided by Your Employee's Dark Web Data

Posted on 11th June 2024 at 12:03
Penetration Testing button on keyboard
 
Imagine this: you receive a data breach notification. A hacker has accessed a trove of employee login details – usernames, passwords, the whole shebang. You scramble to contain the damage, reset passwords, and tighten security. But what if there's more lurking beneath the surface? What if your employees' dark web data poses a hidden threat? 
 
 
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A Guide to Penetration Testing for UK SMEs

Posted on 28th May 2024 at 13:28
Penetration Testing button on keyboard
 
All businesses fear cyber-attacks. There have been many horror stories over the last couple of years about how devastating cyber-attacks can be. Not just on the financial future of a business, but there is often significant reputational damage. So how do you stop it? It starts with knowing where your weaknesses are. 
 
 
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AI: Revolutionising Cybersecurity for Businesses

Posted on 30th April 2024 at 10:20
AI concept
 
There is almost nothing these days that doesn’t have some form of digital representation. The digital landscape is densely populated, with endless traffic. Within that packed populace, however, there are masked threats poking and prodding at defences to see what breaks. 
 
 
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Why Mobile Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise, and How to Stay Safe

Posted on 2nd April 2024 at 15:50
Mobile Phishing Concept
 
Whether at work or at home there’s always at least someone looking at their mobile. We do everything from banking, shopping, to browsing news, and battling dragons. We are swiftly becoming cyborgs as our smartphones have become an extension of ourselves. But this convenience comes with a hidden threat: the ever-increasing danger of mobile phishing attacks. 
 
 
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Why You Should Have Someone Outside Look at Your Cybersecurity

Posted on 5th March 2024 at 11:37
ERP System
 
 
Cybersecurity is a huge topic of conversation for businesses, and it is unlikely to get any smaller. In fact, as we discover more ways to keep cyber-rascals at bay, they seem to find new ways in. No matter the size of your business, you are not immune from cyberattacks. Whilst you are holding a metric ton of customer data on your system, it’s always good to have cybersecurity on your mind. 
 
 
 
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Is your ERP a Cybersecurity Risk?

Posted on 6th February 2024 at 10:56
ERP System
 
 
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have been a gamechanger for many businesses. Being able to integrate so many essential functions like finance, HR, inventory, and customer relationship management, is so integral, that the system is the backbone of many growing companies. 
 
 
 
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Does My Business Need a VPN?

Posted on 19th December 2023 at 12:18
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Businesses of all sizes are increasingly reliant on technology to operate and grow. This reliance on technology has also brought with it a growing concern about cybersecurity. With more and more sensitive data being stored and transmitted online, businesses need to take steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks. 
 
 
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