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The State of Ransomware in 2025: A UK and Global Perspective

The Sophos State of Ransomware Report 2025 report highlights an evolving threat landscape that remains a major risk to organisations worldwide. While there is some positive news — costs and recovery times are trending down — the report makes it clear that ransomware is still as much a people problem as it is a technical one. For leaders, the findings underscore that cyber resilience requires more than strong defences; it demands investment in people, processes, and culture.

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The Human Impact of Ransomware

In April of 2025 Co-op was hit by a devastating cyber attack. Thanks to quick reactions from the IT team, who acted decisively to take the entire company's IT systems offline, they avoided a punishing Ransomware attack. Nevertheless - customer data was compromised. The criminals stole personal information of all 6.5M Co-op customers.

Why you should consider Zero-Trust IT Architecture in 2025

In an era where cyber threats are more sophisticated and persistent than ever, traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient. For midmarket businesses—often targeted for their valuable data and relatively lean security teams—adopting a Zero-Trust architecture is no longer optional. It’s a strategic imperative.

Behind the Scenes at Sophos Partner Roadshow 2025

Sophos, the Gartner-accredited cyber-security experts, hosted a partner event in London on the 8th July 2025. As Sophos Gold Partners, entrustIT were sure to attend. We sent Nigel Lomas (Director, South East) and Matteo Everett (Business Development Manager) along and asked them to report back on their findings. Here's what Matteo had to say about the day:

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Why your business needs Cyber Essentials

With over 7.7 million cyber crimes reported in the past year alone, the need for robust, recognised security standards has never been greater. Every business is a target and that’s where the Cyber Essentials framework comes in.

AI in Cybercrime: What you need to look out for

The AI revolution has had a profound impact on business and our daily lives. We can achieve more then ever before, with less. However, this sadly means that criminals can do the same. AI tools are being used by cybercriminals to make their attacks more sophisticated, and businesses need to be vigilant.

DMARC: Why it is now essential for your business.

Email remains one of the most powerful tools for business communication—but it’s also one of the most exploited. Cybercriminals frequently impersonate trusted brands to launch phishing attacks, steal data, and damage reputations. That’s why DMARC—Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance—has become a critical line of defence.

The Worst Passwords of 2023... Why is Cyber Hygiene So Bad?

Those that follow our blog know, this is something we enjoy (and cringe at) doing each year. The true strength of passwords has always been overestimated. Unfortunately, passwords are becoming an increasingly significant point of weakness for personal and business security and it's no surprise considering this year's most popular (and worst) password of 2023 is... *sigh*... "123456".

Windows Server 2012 Has Reached End-Of-Life

Windows Server 2012 has reached end-of-life. On the 10th of October 2023, windows discontinued support and updates for this operating system version. Any business still using this outdated system will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates.

The Top 10 Benefits of Outsourcing IT for SMEs

In today's fast-paced and technology-driven business environment, small businesses often find themselves facing numerous IT challenges. Managing complex networks, ensuring data security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a remarkable statistic sheds light on a pivotal aspect of modern outsourcing: 90% of companies consider cloud computing as a key enabler in their outsourcing efforts, as reported by Deloitte.