AI Cyber Security: Could AI Change the Way We Find Vulnerabilities?
For years, cyber security has largely focused on finding threats once something suspicious happens. A security system detects unusual activity. An alert is raised. Someone investigates. The business responds. That approach remains essential. However, AI cyber security could change how organisations identify risks in the first place, helping security teams find weaknesses before […]
Cyber Resilience: Why Your Business Needs a Plan Before a Cyber Attack
When a business experiences a cyber attack, the pressure can be intense. Systems may become unavailable, important data could be at risk, and employees need answers quickly. In these situations, businesses often have to make critical decisions with limited time and information. However, the best decisions are not made during a crisis. They […]
Why Cyber Resilience Requires More Than Technology
When businesses think about cyber security, technology is often the first thing that comes to mind. Firewalls. Backups. Security software. Access controls. All of these have an important role to play. But effective cyber resilience requires more than technology. When something goes wrong, businesses need people making decisions, clear communication, effective […]
What Happens When a Cyber Incident Hits Your Business?
A cyber incident can change the course of a working day very quickly. One minute, your team is working as normal. The next, someone cannot access their account, systems are unavailable or something doesn’t look right. The immediate instinct may be to call IT and start fixing the problem. But what happens […]
Fake CAPTCHA Scams: How to Protect Your Business
Most internet users have completed a CAPTCHA hundreds of times. Whether you are logging into an account or accessing a website, these simple checks have become a familiar part of everyday browsing. Because they appear so often, most people complete them without giving them much thought. Unfortunately, cyber criminals understand this habit. They […]
Their Microsoft 365 account had been compromised for weeks. Nobody knew.
The obvious sign of this incident was more than 300 attempted emails from a customer’s Microsoft 365 account. Our helpdesk responded immediately, blocking the account, revoking active sessions and putting controls in place to deal with the outstanding messages. Within 7 to 10 minutes of detection, access to the compromised account had been […]
Beware of a Fake Windows 11 Update
Most of us install Windows updates without giving them a second thought. We see a notification, click install, wait a few minutes, and carry on with our day. That routine has become a normal part of business life. After all, software updates help protect devices, fix security vulnerabilities, and improve performance. However, cyber […]
AI Agents Are Improving Efficiency, But Are They Creating Security Blind Spots?
Artificial intelligence is now embedded into everyday business operations. From drafting emails to summarising reports and automating repetitive workflows, it is helping teams work faster and make better use of their time. However, as adoption increases, a more complex issue is emerging. Many organisations are introducing AI into their workflows without full visibility of […]
Microsoft Azure Phishing Scam: How to Spot Fake Azure Monitor Alerts
Cyber criminals are constantly finding new ways to make their scams appear legitimate. While many people still picture phishing emails as poorly written messages full of spelling mistakes, modern attacks have become far more sophisticated. A recent Microsoft Azure phishing scam highlights just how convincing these threats can be. These fake alerts appear genuine, […]
Amshire Solutions Successfully Renews Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
We are very pleased to share that Amshire Solutions has successfully renewed its Cyber Essentials Plus certification following our annual assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus is a Government backed certification that helps organisations demonstrate their commitment to cyber security. It goes beyond the standard Cyber Essentials certification by including independent technical testing to verify that […]