Uh oh! You’re at greater risk of malware than ever before
April 22nd 2024 By Matthew Phillips Uh oh! You’re at greater risk of malware than ever before Here’s something not-so-fun but incredibly important to talk about: Malware attacks. And it’s bad news. These scary cyber threats are hitting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) harder than ever before. That means you need to know how you […]
Is this the most dangerous phishing scam yet?
April 8th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Is this the most dangerous phishing scam yet? Picture this: You’re going about your day, checking your emails, when suddenly you see a message from a company you trust. You think, “Great! That’s safe to read”. But hold on just one minute… this email is not what it seems. […]
Cyber-attacks: Stronger, faster and more sophisticated
March 25th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Cyber-attacks: Stronger, faster and more sophisticated A new security report has revealed some alarming trends. First off, cyber-attacks are becoming faster than ever. Breakout times (that’s the time it takes for a criminal to move within your network after first getting in) have dropped significantly. We’re talking an average […]
Which ransomware payment option is best? (Hint: none)
February 26th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Which ransomware payment option is best? (Hint: none) Picture this: Your business gets hit by a ransomware attack, and your valuable data is locked away by cyber criminals demanding a huge ransom fee. You can’t afford to pay it. But there’s a twist – just like those “buy now, […]
Don’t think your business is a target? Think again
February 12th 2024 By Matthew Phillips Don’t think your business is a target? Think again You might think that cyber criminals are only interested in large companies or those with huge financial assets. After all, that’s where the big bucks are, right? Think again. Recent reports have shown that cyber criminals are casting their nets […]
That long password isn’t keeping you better protected
October 30th 2023 By Matthew Phillips That long password isn’t keeping you better protected How secure do you think your passwords are? Do you believe that longer is always better? Well, we have some news for you. It’s time for a serious talk about password security. New research has revealed a sobering truth – even […]
That phishing site? Gone in 600 seconds
October 9th 2023 By Matthew Phillips That phishing site? Gone in 600 seconds Did you know that a staggering 60% of phishing websites are only online for a fleeting 10 minutes? Yes, you read that right. Just ten minutes. This surprising fact underlines just how rapidly cyber threats are evolving and how vital it is […]
Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE!
September 18th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Tempted to test new features before everyone else? DON’T BE! Ever been tempted to download the beta version of your favourite app, ready to test out all the cool new features before everyone else? STOP!! The FBI has some news that might just make you think twice. Cyber criminals […]
Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year
July 24th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year You may think that cyber attacks only happen to large corporations. But unfortunately, that’s not the case. According to a recent report, almost two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) suffered at least one cyber attack over […]
Stop! And think, before you act on that email
June 19th 2023 By Matthew Phillips Stop! And think, before you act on that email How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents? Maybe it’s a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than […]