Category: Cyber Security

Why Email Security Matters for SMEs More than 40% of cyber attacks target small businesses. Email is consistently the most common way attackers get in, whether through phishing, malicious attachments, or impersonation. The assumption that smaller businesses are not worth targeting is one that cybercriminals actively exploit. For a business without a dedicated security team, the consequences...

Why SMEs Are in the Crosshairs Cyber crime is one of the fastest-growing threats facing UK businesses. Small and medium-sized businesses are disproportionately targeted because attackers know they typically lack the in-house resource to defend themselves effectively. No technical complexity required: a convincing phishing email or an unpatched system is often all that is needed. Blowfish Technology...

The Honest Answer: Very Concerned Cyber attacks are now the leading risk concern for businesses worldwide, ahead of supply chain disruption, regulatory change, and economic uncertainty. They are no longer an issue confined to large organisations with high-profile data. SMEs are increasingly targeted precisely because they are perceived as easier to breach, with fewer resources dedicated...

Why HMRC Is a Common Impersonation Target HMRC is one of the most impersonated organisations in the UK by scammers. The reason is straightforward: an envelope or email that appears to come from the tax authority carries an inherent authority that causes recipients to act quickly, often without pausing to verify. Scammers exploit that response deliberately,...

Using Trusted Platforms Against You Microsoft has issued a warning about a phishing technique that uses SharePoint and OneDrive to deliver malicious content. The approach exploits the fact that files shared from these platforms are generally considered safe, allowing attackers to bypass security filters that would catch links to unknown external sites. The attack begins with compromised...

Why Your Backup Might Not Save You Ransomware attacks encrypt your data and demand payment for the key to unlock it. Even paying the ransom does not guarantee recovery. A reliable, modern backup is the most effective way to recover without paying, but the critical word is modern. Many businesses are still running backup systems that...

The Confidence Gap Research found that 86% of employees feel confident they can identify a phishing email. Yet more than half of those same employees admit to having fallen victim to some form of scam. The gap between confidence and actual performance is one of the most exploitable vulnerabilities in any business. Employees who believe they are...

What would you do if you arrived at work tomorrow and all your files were gone? Ransomware is not a distant threat. In the first quarter of 2025, attacks rose by 84% compared to the same period the previous year. Two-thirds of businesses have experienced ransomware in the past two years. The question is no longer...

Why Public Wi-Fi Is a Business Risk Cafes, airports, hotels, and train stations all offer free Wi-Fi. For staff working on the move, it feels like a practical solution. For attackers, it is an opportunity. Public networks are frequently unencrypted, poorly secured, and shared with unknown users. Any data transmitted over them without additional protection can...

Beyond the Immediate Financial Loss When a data breach occurs, the cost that makes the headlines is usually the fine or the ransom. But the full financial impact runs considerably deeper, and for a smaller business, the indirect costs are often the harder ones to absorb. Research indicates the average cost of a data breach for a...