A Man In The Middle (MITM) attack involves an attacker who secretly intercepts communications between two parties. This type of cyber attack has the attacker position themselves in the middle of a conversation, either impersonating one of the legitimate parties or eavesdropping on the data exchange. The main aim of MITM attacks is to steal […]
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Without a robust cyber security strategy in place, the risk of a threat actor compromising your security defences increases exponentially. From phishing to malware and ransomware attacks, threat actors have the capability to cause immeasurable damage through various kinds of cyber attacks, and with the adoption of AI, the sophistication of this threat is ever-evolving.
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The rapid shift to remote working has changed the way businesses operate, bringing both flexibility and new cybersecurity challenges. Without the protections of a controlled office environment, remote workers are more exposed to risks, making businesses more vulnerable to cyber attacks. In this blog, we will explore some of the most significant cyber security risks
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Cyber crime is an escalating problem for the education sector, and schools and higher education institutions are becoming increasingly vulnerable to various types of cyber attacks. In short, the most common form of cyber attack across schools currently is phishing. This is supported by a study carried out by the UK government detailing that phishing
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Best Practices In Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management Many organisations are adapting to accommodate modern technology, but becoming up-to-date and embarking on the much-used term “digital transformation”, comes with its own set of challenges. A supply chain concerns people, technology, and processes used to send services or goods between groups. The internet plays a crucial
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What Is Security Awareness Training? Security awareness training was previously a matter that only certain industries considered necessary. Now, however, cybercrime is rising rapidly, posing a danger to businesses of all trades and sizes. The UK government’s 2024 Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that 50% of UK businesses experienced a type of cyber security attack
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The Benefits of Endpoint Security Published on 14/10/2024 & Updated on 01/04/2025 Up to 90% of successful cyber attacks begin at end-user devices, making endpoints key vulnerabilities for your organisation. With the rise of remote working and an increasing number of devices, businesses large and small are at risk of security threats from insiders, nation-state
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In spite of rigorous security efforts by organisations, threat actors are finding innovative methods to exploit business data. Businesses of all sizes face the challenge of safeguarding their sensitive data, critical systems, and operational continuity. Considering ‘half of businesses (50%) report having experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12
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External Threats In Cyber Security: A Guide The external threats organisations are facing are growing exponentially. Advances in technology are enabling cyber criminals to orchestrate highly targeted cyber attacks to gain access to systems, networks, and sensitive data. Estimations have shown that ‘cyber crime will cost the world economy USD 10.5 trillion per year by
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As individuals, businesses, and governments become more reliant on technology, they also become more vulnerable to many cyber threats. Effectively defending against these threats requires a deep understanding of threat actors, including their motivations and their tactics. So, what are the different types of threat actors? Essentially, a threat actor is an individual or group
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