Ransomware is a type of malware (a combination of the words ‘malicious’ and ‘software’) that, once embedded within a computer, can spread throughout a network and encrypt the data. This means that you lose all access to your data and the attacker will charge a ransom payment to ostensibly give you the data back. However,
As a business, the thought of IT downtime is probably enough to make you nervous. We’ve recently seen a slew of businesses at risk of substantial IT downtime, not due to ransomware or lack of backups, but due to not having the right server warranties (or not renewing them when they run out). A server
The best way to protect your business from a cyberattack is to implement a strong cyber security plan for your small business to help with clarity and effective planning. There are several cyber security frameworks around, but our recommended small business cyber security plan is the NIST cyber security framework. NIST can look complex, and
Having a password manager can drastically increase your security against cybercrime. But I often see negative talk about using password managers, so in this blog post, we will look at the pros and cons of using a password manager. Before we talk about the pros and cons of using a password manager, I should briefly
With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are hurrying around trying to find last-minute gifts for loved ones. But, whenever there’s a large-scale event, cybercriminals will take full advantage. The lead up to Christmas is always a mad time, with lots of people panic buying. Whenever people are in this frame of mind,
Any business can be targeted by a phishing attack, and most will be at some point, so it’s vital that you and your staff know how you can spot a phishing email. We know of a business that recently lost £22,000 to a phishing attack, and the scams are becoming more complex every day.
