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Security vendor Sophos have published their 2024 threat report, 'Cybercrime on Main Street', that combines the data observed over 2023...
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
How to spot the tell-tale signs of ticket fraud
If you are thinking of buying tickets to a live event this year, remember to look out for the signs of ticket fraud and follow our...
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
Ransomware: what businesses need to know to protect themselves
In recent years, ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most significant threats to businesses of all sizes. So, in this blog, we...
- Mar 11
- 3 min
NCSC & IASME re-open applications of the Funded Cyber Essentials Programme
The NCSC have announced that they are re-opening applications for the Funded Cyber Essentials Programme to small organisations in the...
- Mar 6
- 2 min
To Pay or Not to Pay: Ransomware repeat victims on the rise
A recent report has identified some alarming statistics regarding organisations who become victims of ransomware and the decisions around...
- Feb 29
- 3 min
What role could AI have in public votes this year?
AI technology could play a pivotal role in public votes this year, both negatively and positively. But how will we know what’s real and...
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Unveiling the shadowy realm of malware
The term "malware" is becoming increasingly prevalent in the minds of everyone. It's the unseen villain lurking in the depths of the...
- Feb 12
- 3 min
Welcome to Collective Inspiration, our latest Community Ambassador
We’re delighted to welcome Collective Inspiration, a Nottingham-based Marketing and Design Agency, as the latest Community Ambassador at...
- Feb 8
- 3 min
Navigating the perils of social engineering
In our modern age, where the digital realm seamlessly integrates with our daily lives, the threats we face go far beyond physical...
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Decline in ransom payments
Fewer ransomware victims are making ransom payments. This is the trend being tracked and evidenced by security researchers at Coveware....
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Work email for personal accounts: why that could be risky…
Globally, a trend has been identified involving employees using their corporate email accounts to register for personal online accounts...
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Cyber fall-out from Yemen strikes: should we be concerned?
The UK and the US conducted strikes against Yemeni military targets this month. Subsequently, cyber activity linked to hacktivist groups,...
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