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  • An Introduction to The Cyber Advisor Scheme

    An Introduction to The Cyber Advisor Scheme

    The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), in partnership with IASME, have recently launched a new Industry Assurance Scheme – Cyber Advisor. This scheme aims to help small and medium-sized businesses ensure they have baseline cyber security controls in place.

  • 3CX Breach Caused by Double Supply Chain Attack

    3CX Breach Caused by Double Supply Chain Attack

    Last month, multiple cyber security companies reported malicious activity of a trojanised version of the 3CX Desktop App that clients were using to make VoIP calls.

  • VA+ Training for Cyber Essentials Assessors

    VA+ Training for Cyber Essentials Assessors

    This course specifically prepares individuals for the Vulnerability Assessment Plus (VA+) examination, a certification developed in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre, IASME, and CyberScheme.

  • The Dangers of Phishing Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them

    The Dangers of Phishing Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them

    In this blog, we will explore the dangers of phishing scams in more detail, and provide tips on how to spot and avoid them.

  • The Cost of Cyber Crime – Why Prevention Is Key

    The Cost of Cyber Crime – Why Prevention Is Key

    Cyber crime is on the rise, with the global cost expected to grow from $8.44 trillion (£6.9 trillion) in 2022, to $23.84 trillion (£19.5 trillion) by 2027. As technology continues to advance, the threat of cyber attacks is only going to become more prevalent.

  • Microsoft 365 – What Are the Security Risks?

    Microsoft 365 – What Are the Security Risks?

    The Microsoft 365 Suite is currently used by 345 million people across the globe. So, what are some of the most common security risks associated with Microsoft 365?

  • VMware Hit With Second Round of Ransomware

    VMware Hit With Second Round of Ransomware

    VMware recently warned their customers to install the latest security update, as attackers had launched a ransomware attack targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors.

  • LockBit & Royal Mail Ransom Negotiation Transcript Released

    LockBit & Royal Mail Ransom Negotiation Transcript Released

    After more than three weeks of negotiations between LockBit and Royal Mail, the ransomware gang has published the complete negotiation transcript.

  • Cyber Security In 2023 – What Are The Main Issues?

    Cyber Security In 2023 – What Are The Main Issues?

    The World Economic Forum has recently released its Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 Insight Report. This report looks at how cyber leaders and business leaders are perceiving cyber issues.

  • Payment Card Fraud – The Calm Before the Storm?

    Payment Card Fraud – The Calm Before the Storm?

    The recent Annual Payment Fraud Intelligence Report: 2022 released by Recorded Futures and Insikt Group has illustrated some interesting facts and figures about the levels of cardholder data fraud during 2022.