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 […]
Published 15/08/2024 & Updated on 31/07/2025. Organisations face many types of cyber threats that pose great security risks. The UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 estimates that 43% of businesses report facing a security breach or attack in the last 12 months. At 67%, this figure is even greater for medium enterprises and larger
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Phishing is a form of cyber crime where cyber criminals send spam messages to individuals and organisations. These messages contain malicious links encouraging targets to click links to spam websites or download malicious software. The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches 2024 survey found that phishing attacks are the most common type of cyber breach, affecting
Organisations regularly take steps to prevent external cyber attacks, but insider threats can be just as damaging to a business’ security and reputation. So, what are insider threats and why are they bad for organisations? Essentially, insider threats are cyber-attacks which come from inside a company. Insider threats may involve previous or current employees, business partners, or
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Published 09/12/2020 & Updated on 11/08/2025. With the number of internet users in the UK growing every year, businesses are having to make a continual transition into the cyber age to meet the demands of a digitally dependent society. However, as businesses embrace this evolution, so does crime. Over 612,000 businesses have identified a cyber
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