Many people still talk about 'antivirus software' as the solution to all cyber attacks, but that's no longer strictly the case. For example, a phishing attack may involve a fraudulent email, a spoofed web page or a misleading link to deceive an individual into revealing their...
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If you're a UK SME that sends international mail or parcels, it's likely you've faced disruption in 2023 due to the cyber attack against Royal Mail. On January 12th 2023 the Royal Mail Twitter account tweeted: "We're experiencing disruption to our international export services and are...
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Password protected files are a good way to prevent your data from falling into the wrong hands, or to ensure documents can only be opened by authorised recipients when sending via email or removable media like a USB stick. APH offers clients a range of IT...
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October was Cyber Security Awareness Month, so if the past few weeks have seen cyber risks rise on your agenda, it may be time to take action. If you work in an industry where cyber threats are not widely perceived as a risk, it might be...
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As businesses of all sizes rely increasingly on IT systems and the internet to perform mission-critical operations, cybersecurity risks inevitably rise too. This makes IT security a primary consideration for any growing business, and especially for medium sized businesses who represent a juicy prospect for would-be...
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In early July 2021, a vulnerability in servers powered by Kaseya's VSA software was exploited by the ransomware group REvil, affecting around 60 managed service providers (MSPs) and several thousand of their downstream clients. The vulnerability was already known to Kaseya, who had been made aware...
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The events of 2020-21 brought about rapid change in the way we live, work and relax. Almost overnight, a large percentage of the global population adopted a 'stay at home' policy, which included working from home wherever possible. As a result of the pandemic, more businesses...
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Businesses of all kinds rely on data, IT systems, networks and internet access to a varying degree. If data and connectivity are critical to your operations, cybersecurity should be too. Maintaining the security of your data and your systems is essential to prevent business interruption, PR...
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Have you heard of the dark web? For those who haven’t, the dark web is shadowy virtual underworld that most people don’t fully understand because it exists so far outside of society. It’s often painted as an unreachable, unregulated part of the online world where anything goes, and the worst criminals thrive.
The new year always invites a spot of prediction as to what we might see over the coming twelve months. As the world (hopefully) emerges from Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, it seems clear that 2021 will be a year of rapid change, flux and adaptation. But what might this mean in the cybersecurity sector?
