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The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published a new report looking at the threat of ransomware to UK organisations. It offers detailed insights into the latest tactics being used by cyber criminals – and how to protect yourself against them.
Your staff have a key role to play when it comes to cyber security. This isn’t limited to helping them understand and recognise common attack vectors – it must also include encouraging them to report any suspicious cyber activity.
Did you know that more than 91 percent of all hacking attacks begin with a phishing attack? At the same time, cyber criminals are adopting ever more sophisticated ways to target their phishing activity. What can your organisation do to minimise the risk?
With its huge dominance in the workplace, Microsoft’s Windows has become the prime target for cyber criminals. They’re looking to access your information, disrupt your business, or hold your data to ransom.
Hackers have been active on both sides in the conflict between Russian and Ukraine. The Grant McGregor team asks: should you be worried? Could your IT systems be caught in the crossfire in the cyberwar? And how can you protect your IT systems? We’ve all been shocked by the terrible events unfolding...
While the cyber security of your business should always be a high priority, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means that businesses may be at an increased risk of cyber-attack. Although there is no direct threat at present, the West is placing a range of sanctions on Russia. There could be retaliation,...
A few weeks ago, we talked about the need to create an open culture in your organisation; one in which people are actively encouraged to report cyber concerns. In this blog, we revisit the topic and detail how to create an effective incident response plan. Your incident response plan has a...
Incident response, incident response planning and the nurturing of a positive incident reporting culture within your organisation are all critical aspects of cyber security. This blog focuses on why you need to develop an incident reporting culture and how to do it. It may seem a little defeatist...