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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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Stopping “Sweethearting” & Staff Theft at the Checkout: A Playbook for Retailers

Retail shrink isn’t just a back-of-house problem. At the checkout—manned lanes, SCO, scan-and-go-the risk of sweethearting (staff giving away items or discounts to friends/family) and other employee fraud quietly erodes earnings. With shop theft and overall shrink hitting record levels, ignoring internal loss at the till is no longer tenable.

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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.

entrustIT at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025

entrustIT Shortlisted in the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025

entrustIT, a leading South Coast MSP, is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in three categories at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025, hosted by The Business Magazine.

MDR: What is it, and why is it so popular?

Events in 2025 have highlighted the catastrophic risks associated with cybercrime. Ransomware attacks on Marks & Spencer and the Co-Op are expected to have cost each company millions of pounds in losses and strongly impacted their reputations.

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:

Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus with entrustIT

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.