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Windows 10 EOL - Why it Actually Matters

As a C-Suite leader, you’re tasked with making decisions that protect your business, its operations, and its bottom line. One decision you cannot afford to delay is upgrading your organisation from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

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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.

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.

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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".

How to Stop Social Engineering in Your Business - A Comprehensive Guide

Despite 90% of IT and cybersecurity specialists agreeing that cyber security awareness is of the highest importance, 40% of these organisations have stated that employee awareness is low. Cyber security solutions are getting stronger and implementations of new technology like the cloud make your data safer than ever, but it seems we continue to overlook the biggest threat to our businesses out there, ourselves and our employees.

Cyber Security Threats to Expect in 2024

Annual IT security spending is set to grow by £50 billion in 2024 from £105 billion in 2021. As we approach 2024, many businesses will start the year with a significantly larger online presence than they did only a few years ago. With remote work becoming commonplace and IT playing a larger role than ever, the cyber-security of your business should be a top priority. Educating yourself and your staff on potential cyber risks can be game-changing for your business.