Category: Cyber Security

The Cyber Essentials scheme, backed by the UK government, gives businesses the chance to become certified in the fundamentals of cyber security – but it’s not been updated since 2014. In 2022, that’s going to change.

In the wake of the pandemic, 2021 threw its fair share of cyber security threats at UK businesses – but what will happen in 2022? The Get Support team share their best predictions for next year’s cyber security trends.

The UK government National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) “Early Warning” system is a free service designed to help UK businesses investigate and tackle cyber threats. Here’s what you need to know.

In mid-2021, a group of hackers managed to access the data of 700 million LinkedIn users via a method called ‘scraping’. Here’s what UK businesses need to know about this potential cyber security risk.

First discovered in 2004, the Mydoom computer worm is, to this day, still known as the fastest-spreading virus of all time. But what is the story behind the Mydoom virus and what can it teach us about cyber security?

In this edition of our IT Support Insider series, we’ll zero in on email security and how businesses can ensure their email security setup is watertight, they’re protected from email-based cyberattacks, and other best practice examples.

The Gift Card Scam, also known as the Voucher Scam, is a form of cyberattack which has seen a big spike in 2021. In this article, we’ll explain what the gift card scam is, how it works, and what your business can do to avoid falling victim to this digital swindle.

The UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides guidance for businesses on how to securely implement cloud-based services and software neatly summarised into its 14 Cloud Security Principles. Here’s a quick summary of each one.

Beginning in 2020, the global pandemic brought with it business disruption on a scale we’ve never seen. But it had another unforeseen side effect: a big uptick in cyber security threats for businesses. Here’s what your company needs to know and how to stay safe in the future.

Your IT support team is a company’s first and last line of defence, so it’s essential that they’re up to date with the most common cybersecurity threats. With that in mind, here are the IT vulnerabilities your IT support team should (already) know about.

Small businesses have moved online, but they’re not the only ones. Scammers are becoming more digitally savvy all the time, so here’s our essential guide to identity common swindles, including phone, SMS, and email scams.

IT security for your business is more important than ever in our digital-first world. To ensure your business is covered against digital threats, here are 5 questions you can use to quiz your IT support provider.