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Festive Shoppers Urged to be Cautious of Online Scams Ahead of Christmas Sales
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and other Head’s of UK cyber and law enforcement agencies are urging shoppers to be cautious when shopping for Christmas and Black...
Cymplify: How They Can Help You and Your Business
What is it? Cymplify a cloud based, all in one Cyber Risk Management platform purpose built to give small to medium businesses just like yours a simple,...
Watch Out! MFA Bypass Phishing Email Attacks and How to Protect Your Business
Recently, there has been an increase in phishing email attacks that are designed to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). In this blog, we will explore what...
Managing a Cyber Attack
It is no secret that cyber-attacks are becoming more commonplace across our region and the UK, with half of businesses (50%) and around a third...
Martin Wilson, Head of Student Services Reflects on North East Chamber of Commerce Cyber Security Event
On October 23 2024 cybersecurity experts, local businesses, and charity representatives gathered at the Great North Ambulance in Teesside for a North East Chamber of...
Cost of Living Crisis Exploited by Cyber Criminals
According to CyberSmart, 47% of UK SMEs believe they’re at greater risk of a cyberattack since the onset of the cost-of-living crisis. Economic uncertainty has led...
IT and Cyber = The Chicken or the Egg?
While cyber and IT may seem distinct, they are interdependent functions and essential for protecting modern businesses. A well-maintained IT infrastructure is a strong foundation...
Do Schools Need a Cyber Security Policy?
As a school or other place of education, you might think that you’re relatively safe from cyber attacks. Afterall, why would someone attack a school?...
How Can Fraud Be Prevented in a Company?
The idea of fraud can be worrisome, yet many SMEs prioritise growth, innovation and survival over cyber security and fraud prevention due to limited resources....
How Do You Write an Effective Cyber Risk Assessment for a Small Business?
It can be easy to think that cyber criminals have no reason to attack small businesses. But, in reality, small businesses are at a greater...