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Phishing and Ransomware

Social Engineering Attacks to Watch Out For in 2022 and Beyond

According to research from Beaming, in 2021 UK businesses had to deal with an attempted data breach every 47 seconds.

James MacKay January 21, 2022

Phishing and Ransomware

The Elements of a Convincing Phishing Attack

Cassie Chadwick was a fraudster at the turn of the 20th century. Chadwick committed an early version of identity theft to carry-out wire fraud

James MacKay January 14, 2022

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Educating Employees About Social Engineering

Cybercriminals have increasingly applied the ‘human factor’, aka social engineering, to great effect when carrying out a cyber attack.

James MacKay December 9, 2021

Phishing and Ransomware

How to Run a Successful Phishing Simulation Campaign

Phishing simulation campaigns are an effective way to teach employees to spot deceptive messages and help combat phishing. Making these campaigns successful requires planning, communication,

James MacKay December 3, 2021

Security Awareness Training

7 Ways Employees Can Reduce The Risk of Ransomware Attacks

The risk of ransomware attacks have never been higher as cybercriminals have evolved their attacks, learn how staff can reduce the risk of ransomware attacks.

James MacKay August 20, 2021

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Where Should You Spend Your Cyber Security Budget?

Finally, you’ve been awarded that cyber security budget you’ve lobbied hard for, but where do you spend it? Like any budget, it’s important to choose

James MacKay June 24, 2021

Data Breaches

Ransomware Attacks in the Public Sector

Ransomware attacks in the public sector have become increasingly common in recent years, with government agencies, healthcare organisations, and educational institutions being frequent targets. However,

James MacKay June 24, 2021

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Social Engineering: Hacking the Human

Social engineering is nothing new. Way before computers entered our lives, human beings were being scammed using psychological tricks. Back in 1947, a book entitled “Illustrated

James MacKay June 15, 2021

Phishing and Ransomware

Phishing Attacks: Why Don’t We Think Before We Click?

Phishing attacks are as much about manipulating human behaviour as they are about technology. This statement encapsulates why it is so difficult to prevent phishing

James MacKay June 8, 2021

Data Breaches

How to Write a Disaster Recovery Plan (And Why You Need One)

Here is our step-by-step guide on how to write a disaster recovery plan and minimise the impact of an incident, such as a flood, fire, or cyber-attack.

James MacKay May 26, 2021

Phishing and Ransomware

5 ways to Protect your Organisation from Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware is an advanced form of cyber attack, and one of the biggest cyber threats facing organisations across the world today.

James MacKay February 17, 2021

Phishing and Ransomware

Top Tips for Running a Successful Phishing Test in your Organisation

If your organisation wants to improve cyber security awareness, empower employees, and defend against attack, a phishing test may be one of the best ways to do this.

James MacKay February 9, 2021

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Protecting Charities from Cybercrime

This week is Charity Fraud Awareness Week and it’s been specifically set up to provide charities with valuable advice on how they can protect themselves from the threat of fraud and cybercrime.

James MacKay October 18, 2020

Phishing and Ransomware

How to Stop Hackers on Facebook

New social media platforms are emerging all the time but Facebook remains the world’s largest social networking site with over 2.7 billion active monthly users.

James MacKay September 29, 2020

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Social Engineering Attacks to Watch Out For in 2022 and Beyond

The Elements of a Convincing Phishing Attack

Educating Employees About Social Engineering

How to Run a Successful Phishing Simulation Campaign

7 Ways Employees Can Reduce The Risk of Ransomware Attacks

Where Should You Spend Your Cyber Security Budget?

Ransomware Attacks in the Public Sector

Social Engineering: Hacking the Human

Phishing Attacks: Why Don’t We Think Before We Click?

How to Write a Disaster Recovery Plan (And Why You Need One)

5 ways to Protect your Organisation from Ransomware Attacks

Top Tips for Running a Successful Phishing Test in your Organisation

Protecting Charities from Cybercrime

How to Stop Hackers on Facebook

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