How to Protect Your Business Using Multi-Factor Authentication
Creating strong passwords and storing them safely in password managers is a good start to protecting your business and personal accounts; however, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an added layer of protection, meaning if your password is ever breached, unauthorised access is less likely as the bad guys do not have the MFA code. MFA is a method […]
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 Friday gifts online this year amidst a rise in scams. According to figures from Action Fraud, British shoppers lost over £11 million to cyber criminals during last year’s festive shopping period between […]
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, powerful and affordable way to manage Cyber Risk. Built on the ‘Three Pillars’, the industry best practice approach that the most effective way to manage Cyber Risk is through a […]
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 these attacks are, what attackers hope to achieve, and the steps your business can take to reduce the likelihood of such attacks. What Are MFA Bypass Phishing Email Attacks? Phishing […]
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 of charities (32%) report having experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months according to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024. It is therefore […]
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 Commerce knowledge event. This initiative, sponsored by the North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC), aimed to educate local businesses on cybersecurity risks and practical protection tips. The NEBRC, a not-for-profit […]
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 to mistrust with 38% of leaders worrying about malicious insider threats from employees, while 32% are concerned about the potential for supply chain fraud. Recently, significant events such as the […]
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 for cyber security, while robust cyber security measures safeguard IT systems from vulnerabilities and threats. Ageing, neglected IT systems can be exploited by attackers or fall victim to hardware failure. […]
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? What would they get out of it? In reality, schools are considerably more at risk than you’d think due to the amount of sensitive information on their networks. So, with […]
Spooky Cyber Security Tips to Stay Safe this Halloween
Given that National Cyber Security month ends on Halloween, we thought we’d put together some tips and hints to help you from being tricked by wicked fraudsters and your systems being possessed by malicious malware… Keep Your (PC) Pumpkin Patched To prevent bothersome bogymen from taking advantage of unpatched vulnerabilities and outdated anti-virus software, make sure your system is up to date and set to […]