Category: Cyber Security

Cyber Threats

The 6 Biggest Cyberthreats for 2021 (and How IT Support Can Help)

The world of cybersecurity is an ever-evolving thing, so how exactly do you keep your business safe? Well, as they say, knowledge is power – so here are the 6 biggest cyberthreats to be aware of in 2021 (and how IT support can help you avoid them).

Password Managers

Open Sesame: Is It Worth Paying for a Password Manager in 2021?

With so many options for keeping your online privacy protected, it’s not always clear what’s worth paying for – like password managers. Are they worth shelling out for to simplify your growing list of logins?

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5 Uncommon Risk Factors Which Could Be Compromising Your Cybersecurity

Keeping your business cybersecure is more important than ever. But with remote working becoming more common and cyberattacks on the rise, are you covering all the bases? Here are 5 cyberattack risk factors you might not have considered yet.

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The Great British Exchange Hack: What Businesses Need to Know

Starting in January 2021, a series of cyberattacks began across the world, targeted squarely at Microsoft’s on-premises Exchange Servers. The attack has impacted around 7000 servers in the UK, but is your business impacted? Here’s everything you need to know.

Browser Hijacking

What is Browser Hijacking? The Essential Guide for Small Business

Web browsers are our window to the digital world, so they need to be as secure as possible. When this security fails, browser hijacking attacks become a real risk – but what are they, and how could they damage your business? Let’s find out.

What is a Rootkit?

What is a Rootkit? The Essential Guide for Small Business

Malware is getting smarter all the time, but it doesn’t come much sneakier than the rootkit. In this comprehensive cybersecurity guide for small businesses, we’ll explore exactly what rootkit attacks are, how they might affect your business, and how you can counter them.

Bitcoins

The £175 Million Password (And What It Can Teach Us About Cybersecurity)

Forgetting your password can be a frustrating experience, no doubt. But what if you had no way to recover that password? And what if that password was securing £175 million worth of digital currency? This is the story of Stefan Thomas.

Botnets

What is a Botnet? The Essential Guide for Small Business

It might sound like something you’d find in a Terminator movie, but a botnet is a very real threat for small and large businesses alike. In this article, we’ll find out what a botnet is, how it works, and assess the risk it poses to businesses.

Trojan Horse

What is a Trojan Horse? The Essential Guide for Small Business

As part of our article series exploring malware and its potential impact on small businesses, in this article we’ll look at trojan horses. We’ll explain what a trojan horse is, explain the many types of trojan horse, and look at how your business can manage the risk of trojan horse attacks.

What is Spyware

What is Spyware? The Essential Guide for Small Business

It may sound like something out of a 1960s thriller movie, but spyware is no laughing matter. In this guide, we’ll explore what spyware is, why it’s so dangerous, and how small businesses can avoid it.

Ransomware Attack

What is Ransomware? The Essential Guide for Small Business

To keep your business safe and protected in the digital age, it’s essential that you understand the potential cyberthreats. In this article, we’ll explain what ransomware is, how it might impact your business, and what to do if your business suffers a ransomware attack.

Passwordless

Is Your Business Ready for the Passwordless Future?

Forgetting your password is never fun, but there’s a chance that experience could soon be a thing of the past. In this article, we’ll explore a possible “passwordless” future, why it’s actually highly secure, and what it means for businesses.

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