15 Ways to Protect Your Business from a Cyberattack
Cyber crime is increasing. Across England and Wales, computer misuse and fraud were the two areas of crime that significantly increased – by 47% compared to the previous year. Without these two areas, overall crime actually decreased. There has never been a more important time to think about the security of your businesses technology systems. […]
Computer Crime Increases Across England and Wales
In total, England and Wales have seen an increase in total crime for the year ending September 2021. Various restrictions throughout the year have affected crime patterns, as restrictions on social contact have been in place at various times, and there have also been relaxations. One area of crime that saw a significant increase was […]
Top 5 UK Cyber Incidents in 2021
2021 is over! And since we’re a couple of weeks into 2022, we thought it would be a good back at the UK’s tech industry in the last 12 months. In particular, we’re going to look back over cyber security incidents in the UK in 2021. It felt like cyber security was in the news […]
Are Passwords on the Way Out?
For so long, the way to access online accounts has been through a unique username and password. Over the years, the number of online accounts we need to have has increased – from tracking utility bills to signing into our favourite streaming services. For many, remembering all their login details isn’t easy – that’s why […]
What Financial Services Sector Needs To Know About Cybersecurity
Businesses in the financial services sector won’t be strangers to being targeted by various forms of financial crimes and fraud. The large amounts of revenue certain financial services businesses generate makes them targets for cyber criminals. According to a November 2020 survey, 62% of financial service providers suffered a breach in the previous 12 months. […]
Work From Home Cyber Security Tips
Working from home can offer greater freedom for your staff. With increased flexibility some staff may find it’s easier to work their work around other aspects of their life. While many businesses have worked from home out of necessity, some have found that the approach suits them and their staff, so much so that they […]
Top 10 Security Deployment Actions in Microsoft 365
When choosing any Cloud service, one of your first priorities should be security. With increases in data breaches, malware, ransomware and more, you want to minimise the risks to your organisation. Unfortunately, one way your business might be susceptible is through using ‘dodgy’ Cloud-based software. Make sure your staff are only using reputable software that […]
How to Set Up MFA on Your Microsoft Account
Multi Factor Authentication is one of our favourite security tips. It combines something you know with something you have, so there’s no single way to access your online accounts.
Are Password Managers Safe to Use?
We hear more and more about large companies suffering data breaches. And as a result, it is possible that leaked credentials could end up on the dark web. If you use the same password for lots of different accounts, then these accounts could be at risk too. We recommend using a different password with each […]