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How To Choose Your VPN To Boost Protection Against Cyberattacks

How To Choose Your VPN To Boost Protection Against Cyberattacks Public networks expose your business to security threats. Switching to a VPN can greatly help in reducing those threats. Many companies rely on public networks for communication and data sharing. It allows them to cut costs and allocate their funds elsewhere.  However, it also raises […]

How Microsoft 365 Defender Can Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams

How Microsoft 365 Defender Can Shield Your Company From Phishing Scams Phishing can lose you a lot of money and expose sensitive information. Microsoft 365 Defender can dramatically mitigate this risk with several features.  Phishing attacks are a severe threat to your business. These fraudulent actions can cause your team members to accidentally share financial, […]

Cybercriminals can take advantage of various vulnerabilities in your company. Patching them up is crucial to protecting your reputation.

Cybercriminals can take advantage of various vulnerabilities in your company. Patching them up is crucial to protecting your reputation. Taking your cybersecurity seriously is essential regardless of your organisation. Otherwise, criminals can easily halt your operations.  Take the University of Sunderland as an example.  At first, it seemed like they had a standard IT issue […]

How can I protect my email from malicious attack?

How can I protect my email from malicious attack? Many IT departments or IT companies will say “you need xyz product to protect you from 123” but the vast majority of cyber attacks are the result of a phishing campaign against the company. No matter what email service you use (Office 365, Gmail or another); […]

Delivery Scam

Delivery Driver Scam

Delivery Scam So, there’s a knock at your door and it’s a delivery driver who’s got a parcel for you. You don’t remember ordering anything but you sign for it and go inside. When you open it, you find that it’s a brand new mobile phone but you’re confused, you’ve not ordered it! Later in […]

Amshire gains Cyber Essentials certification

Amshire has achieved the Cyber Essentials accreditation, a UK government backed standard for companies taking all necessary steps to protect themselves from cyber-attacks and to keep customer data safe. Cyber Essentials accreditation is also a requirement for all businesses planning to bid for government contracts that involve handling personal information. Certification is included as part […]

Cyber Crime – 5 steps to better Cyber Security

5 Steps to better Cyber Secuirty

 5 steps to better cyber security The cost of cyber crime is high.  Both in terms of the immediate financial loss and the productivity which is impeded by downtime.  It is therefore important for organisations to do everything they can to protect themselves. The problem facing many SMBs is that they do not have the […]

Cyber Security – Understanding the threat

Cyber Security - Understanding the threat

Understanding cyber threats The cybersecurity landscape is always evolving.  Cybercriminals continue to seek out new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, whilst security specialists release new patches and protocols to counter or mitigate such cyber threats. It is possible to hone in on several key factors that are contributing to the increased threat level facing SMBs. The […]

The year Cybercrime became the new normal

The year Cybercrime became the new normal

Cybercrime 2017 the year Cybercrime became the new normal.  The cybersecurity landscape changed immeasurably after several high-profile attacks caused major disruption around the World. In the UK, the WannaCrypt0r 2.0 ransomware attack (also known as WannaCry) brought the NHS to a standstill.   A&E departments, outpatient centres and GP surgeries were forced to close in a desperate […]