19/11/2024
Cybercriminals have always been quick to exploit the latest trends, and “QR code phishing” or “Quishing” as it’s often called, is one of their latest attack methods. QR codes have been around for decades, but their use skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic as businesses adopted them for contactless customer interactions. These square, pixelated barcodes can ...
31/07/2024
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is the EU’s response to the rising cyber threats targeting the financial sector. Over the past decade, cyberattacks on this sector have surged, with ransomware attacks increasing by 64%, nearly double the 2021 level. These attacks are fuelled by the lure of substantial financial rewards and access to valuable ...
08/11/2023
Data is the lifeblood of all organisations. From customer records to financial transactions, sensitive data flows through the veins of every business. However, as the value of data has surged, so too have the threats to its security. Maintaining a compliant IT environment is crucial for safeguarding this valuable asset. The increasing frequency and severity ...
19/04/2023
As mobile devices become an integral part of modern business, they’ve also become a popular target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities in smartphone security. By targeting mobile devices through smishing attacks, attackers can compromise sensitive information, deliver malware, or steal money from unsuspecting victims. These types of attacks can have devastating consequences for businesses, ...
22/12/2022
Christmas is a time for celebrating and catching up with loved ones, but unfortunately, it’s also a time when cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to scam people. It’s important to be cautious all year round, but especially during the festive season when cyber scams are more common. In the past, these scams have primarily targeted ...
02/11/2022
In recent years, Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have become increasingly common. These sophisticated scams target businesses of all sizes and can result in significant financial losses. Many businesses are still unaware of the threat posed by BEC attacks and are unprepared to defend themselves. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what BEC attacks are, ...
02/11/2022
Every day, the news headlines are dominated by stories of large-scale cyber attacks and data breaches. We tend to think it’s just the larger corporations getting hacked, but there’s been a huge increase in attacks against small and medium-sized businesses. According to Accenture’s Cost of Cybercrime Study, 43% of cyber attacks are aimed at small businesses, but ...
02/11/2022
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals for the year ahead. While you might be focusing on personal resolutions such as eating healthier or getting in shape, why not consider making some Cyber Security New Year’s Resolutions that will protect your business against cyber attacks and online threats? Cybercrime ...
02/11/2022
Every day millions of scam emails flow into the inboxes of users across the world. While it’s painfully obvious that some are completely fraudulent, phishing emails – particularly those targeted at businesses – are becoming much more sophisticated and difficult to spot. Phishing attacks have always been a security threat, but Covid-19 has led to ...
02/11/2022
It’s been hard to ignore the explosive growth in phishing attacks over the last year. Attacks have increased by 718%, and according to Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report, phishing has now become the biggest cyber threat worldwide. We all like to think we’d be able to spot a dodgy phishing email, but the reality is these types of attacks ...