The Impact of AI: Revolutionizing Industries and Changing Lives

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has become a buzzword in recent years. It is a rapidly growing field of computer science that involves creating machines and algorithms that can perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. With its potential to revolutionize industries and change our lives, AI is becoming increasingly […]

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Malware | What Are the Different Types of Malware?

In recent years, malicious software, or malware, has persistently been causing widespread destructions throughout the UK. Not only businesses are being affected by cybercrime, but in 2017 the National Health Service was hit by the so-called WannaCry ransomware attack, which led to delays in medical procedures and an inability to accept new patients in different […]

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Insider Attacks | What Are Insider Attacks and How to Prevent Them

Many business owners are not expecting insider attacks, as they believe most cyber threats stem from hackers or cyber criminals trying to access sensitive data from outside the business. Instead, however, a growing number of threats is coming from within your business causing major breaches and being a danger to the cybersecurity of your organisation.  […]

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Cybersecurity | Reasons Why SMEs Need to Prioritise Cyber Security in 2021

With 2020 having been a tough year for UK SMEs, business owners need to be especially careful about cybersecurity. With the sudden emergence of Covid-19, a lot of businesses were forced to change the way they conduct their everyday working schedule. Unfortunately, this movement created new opportunities for cybercriminals to take advantage of the challenging […]

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Ransomware | How to Build Protection from Ransomware

Ransomware can be described as a particularly malicious form of hacking, where a file is downloaded onto a company computer. This file then denies all access to the data therein. Hackers hold that data to ransom, offering to only unlock and give access back, once a sum of money is paid. This type of hacking […]

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Firewall | What Are The Benefits Of A Firewall?

There are many different types of threats a business has to protect itself against through a diversified strategy. The first thing that often comes to mind is the use of anti-virus software. While it definitely is a good start, anti-virus software should only form one part of the defence. In order to protect your data, […]

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Blockchain | Why Blockchain Is Good for Small Businesses

Blockchain is commonly known for buying and selling of cryptocurrencies. Having said that, however, what might not be as common knowledge is that small businesses can really benefit from blockchain. This is because businesses can use blockchain to enjoy several really important features. Below we are providing you with an overview of how blockchain works […]

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Multi-Factor Authentication | Why Is MFA So Important?

Why is Multi-factor Authentication so important? In today’s time the account security based on “username and password” is not sufficient anymore as it can easily be breached by cybercriminals. Not only log-in data can be compromised in a matter of minutes but also private data such as personal and financial details are under threat. To […]

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Penetration Testing | Do Small Businesses Need Penetration Testing?

Do small businesses need penetration testing? Every year there are unprecedented levels of cyberattacks targeting both small and large companies. If you are a small business, you might not think you would be high on the list for cyberattacks but that is not always the case. Wherever you can find software and hardware, there is […]

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