The Cost of Ransomware
The Cost of Ransomware Hackers have frozen a global organisation with 22,000 computers across 170 different sites around the world for the last 3 months. Hackers who operate Ransomware Cyber-attacks demand extortionate amounts of money to reinstate systems but Norsk Hydro refused to pay the hackers demand but so far they’ve spent £45m trying to […]
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 […]
Beware Locky is back with new variants
Locky, thought to be dead, was one of the first major forms of ransomware to achieve global notoriety. However, it appears to have risen from the crypt with new variants, Lukitus and Diablo. Notorious attacks have returned with distribution through the Necurs botnet, one of the largest botnets in use today! Recent activity shows that it […]
Would your Business survive a Cyber-Attack?
Cyber-Attack Many small or medium sized firms don’t consider themselves a likely target for a cyber-attack. Due to the increase of business done online and sensitive information being stored electronically these businesses are an attractive target! Cyber-Security Policy (CSP) Cyber security breaches affect all businesses. Recent research showing that 52% of breaches were indeed caused […]
How much did your Computer System cost last week?
How much did your Computer System cost you last week? Many people would find this question difficult to answer. Computer System Often the real costs are concealed in many ways, such as those listed below: – Lost time due to unreliable systems Network issues Staff leaving work undone to assist others with computer problems Misuse […]
How to make big data work for you
How to make big data work for you Often, the image surrounding Big Data focuses on how giant corporations can hoover up an extraordinary amount of information. Feeding it into powerful computers creating a stream of crucial analysis and insights, thus saving itself billions. Certainly a cliché, there are big companies harvesting incredibly large amounts […]
Time to upgrade
Time to upgrade Here are some indications as to when it may be time to upgrade your business IT system. Look at doing a more wholesale upgrade. Your business is growing – time to upgrade It may be that you’re employing more people, developing new products and services, or expanding into new premises. You’re having […]
Securing your connection with the World outside
Securing your connection with the World outside Your business literally hangs by a thread of copper or fibre with the outside world. Securing your connection is a must. Should it become severed then business will rapidly grind to a halt. It is wise to look beyond your immediate surroundings when developing a Disaster Recovery Solution. […]
When the Hacker wins
WHEN THE HACKER WINS Thousands of businesses suffer cyber-attacks every week, when the hacker wins. However, just a small chink in your armour can lead to disastrous consequences as these two sorry tales portray. CASE HISTORY – Customer Exposure Alerted to a possible leak of credit card details by its card processing Company, an online […]
Meet Mark O’Neill – Green IT Expert
MEET THE EXPERT – MARK O’NEILL We meet up with leading Green IT expert, Mark O’Neill, author of “Green IT for Sustainable Business Practice” and ask why going green is relevant to small and medium sized business. What is Green IT? The term is quite subjective and can mean different things to different people. However, […]