One of the biggest myths is that cyber security is only technology-related. The weakest security link in any system is the person sitting in front of the screen. Cybercriminals know this and often target people rather than systems, using phishing attacks to trick people into clicking dangerous links or sharing sensitive data. Have you ever … Read more
Why Cybersecurity Should Be Your Business Priority: For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the UK, cybersecurity remains a secondary concern—often viewed as a cost or unnecessary expenditure. However, the reality is starkly different. Cybersecurity is not merely an expense; it’s an essential investment in your business’s sustainability, reputation, and future. With UK cyberattacks … Read more
The 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report claims that IoT malware globally was up 37%, resulting in 77.9 million attacks compared to the 57 million attacks during the same period in 2022. The IoT malware attack volume in Asia rose to 23 million, up 130%. The Nokia 20203 Threat Intelligence Report claims that 60% of attacks … Read more
A recent ABI Research survey reveals that 20% of industrial manufacturers are prioritising network security as their primary defence against cyberattacks. This trend highlights a significant shift in focus as manufacturers increasingly connect and digitise their industrial assets, generating vast amounts of data that require robust protection. As industrial operations become more interconnected, the importance … Read more
The global IT outage caused by a defective software update from CrowdStrike has highlighted the “persistent uncertainty” in the cyber catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) asset class, rating agency AM Best said, also highlighting that there is uncertainty surrounding the tail and potential for loss development, which it seems is misunderstood.On CrowdSrike, AM Best … Read more