In an ideal world, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a good idea; letting staff use their personal devices for work can save businesses a fortune in device hardware costs of mobile phones and laptops. The problem we are now facing is that BYOD presents serious security challenges. With phishing, malware, and ransomware on the … Read More
Understanding how to recover from a ransomware attack should be at the very top of every IT Departments security strategy. Since the beginning of 2020, organisations have had to change their IT model to enable employee remote working. As this was done quickly, many businesses are left with gaps in both IT security and employee … Read More
Never assume that cybercriminals target victims according to company size, using a bigger-is-better approach; this has proven not to be the case. Small businesses had better watch out, as hackers look for weaknesses in any company’s systems, whether human, digital, or physical. These criminals perform a reconnaissance mission of sorts before targeting a victim and … Read More
The threat landscape is ever-changing, and so your security software must keep up. The best security suites for small businesses offers a plethora of different features to keep your business safe from a wide range of cyberattacks. It’s no longer just about virus defence. Ransomware is now considered a significant threat, with many attacks against … Read More
2020 was a lucrative year for cybercriminals, who thrived while businesses struggled to adapt to new working conditions and remote configurations. Hackers were able to attack larger targets and demand more money using ransomware. We have seen the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), which flourishes in underground forums. Ransomware operations are becoming an all-too-successful enterprise on … Read More
Cybercriminal gangs have been in operation for decades but have become an increasingly sophisticated threat that challenges every organisation, no matter the size or the sensitivity of its data. There is a worrying trend emerging whereby smaller cybercriminal gangs are banding together to form more prominent organisations. Some operate privately, while others offer to sell … Read More
An immutable backup or immutable storage means that your archived data is fixed, unchangeable, and cannot be modified, encrypted or deleted. When it comes to preserving your data in the event of a ransomware attack, immutable backups are a critical component of your organisation’s business strategy and data recovery plan. This type of archived data … Read More
Cybercriminals use phishing attacks to gather sensitive data or system access details before beginning their main offensive. What usually follows is a well-targeted ransomware attack or the theft of valuable data to be sold on the dark web. As a business owner, it is vital to educate both staff and yourself on the most common phishing attacks that … Read More
There is an ever-increasing chance that your company will fall victim to some form of a cyberattack over the next 12 months. Cybercrime is costing the UK alone billions of pounds each year (source), and this dismal statistic applies to large and small businesses alike. One of the most prevalent forms of cybercrime is the … Read More
Cryptojacking or malicious crypto mining is a growing business threat. Unlike ransomware and other cyber threats, cryptojacking code hides on computers, mobile devices, and servers and surreptitiously uses a machine’s resources to “mine” cryptocurrencies. Most users don’t notice anything unless it severely slows down the computer’s processing speed. While ransomware is designed to encrypt your … Read More