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Phishing and Ransomware
Six Ways Cybercriminals Use Social Engineering
Reports such as the 2022 Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) place human beings as a central component in 82% of cyber attacks.
Read More » James MacKay August 23, 2022
Phishing and Ransomware
Mitigating Malware and Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware is a type of malware that has become highly successful. This insidious form of malware uses various tactics, including social engineering and phishing
Read More » James MacKay August 16, 2022
Phishing and Ransomware
What is a Phishing Simulation?
Phishing is a serious problem for companies of all sizes and all sectors.
Read More » James MacKay August 9, 2022
Phishing and Ransomware
5 Examples of Social Engineering Attacks
Here is a look at how social engineering attacks happen and what you can do to prevent your staff from being socially engineered.
Read More » James MacKay July 26, 2022
Security Awareness Training
What is Spoofing in Cyber Security?
As you go through life, you may encounter someone who pretends to be someone or something they are not. This pretence is known as ‘spoofing’; spoofing
Read More » James MacKay July 18, 2022
Phishing and Ransomware
The Reality of a Ransomware Attack
Ransomware is one of the most insidious and harmful forms of malware. If your organisation is infected with ransomware, expect chaos.
Read More » James MacKay July 12, 2022
Cyber Security Awareness MetaBlog
Managing Passwords and Mitigating Password Risk
Here is a look at some of the risks of using passwords and tips on managing passwords.
Read More » James MacKay July 5, 2022
Cyber Security Awareness MetaBlog
The Common Causes of a Data Breach
Here are some of the most common causes of a data breach and, importantly, how to prevent them.
Read More » James MacKay June 28, 2022
Phishing and Ransomware
10 Ways to Protect Against Phishing Scams
Phishing is an insidious and cynical method used to further the nefarious activities of cybercriminals. It would be a rare person who had not encountered a
Read More » James MacKay June 21, 2022
Security Awareness Training
Information Security Training for Employees: Essential Cyber Awareness
It can be difficult to know which training is the most relevant for your workforce, so we’ve listed 6 of the most essential Cyber Security Awareness training Courses your Employees should do in 2022.
Read More » James MacKay June 16, 2022
Cyber Security Awareness MetaBlog
Why You Need a Password Manager
One of the methods that can allow people to manage large numbers of passwords while ensuring security is a password manager.
Read More » James MacKay June 14, 2022
Security Awareness Training
5 Ways to Prevent Physical Security Breaches in the Workplace
Much is made of cyber security incidents, and rightly so. Cyber security attacks are prolific, with ransomware attacks against UK businesses doubling last year.
Read More » James MacKay June 8, 2022