Noel Bradford 
New research from 2024 has revealed that UK universities are facing cyberattacks almost every week, with phishing and ransomware among the most common threats. Higher education institutions are more frequently targeted than other parts of the education sector, largely due to the sensitive data they hold and the complexity of their IT infrastructures. According to … Read more
Imagine this: you walk into your office on a busy Monday morning, ready to tackle the week. But something’s wrong. Computers are unresponsive. Phones are silent. The internet is a ghost town. Your business has come to a grinding halt – victim of an IT outage. It’s a scenario every business owner fears. But beyond … Read more
Effective cybersecurity training empowers employees to handle threats confidently, reducing risks from human error and enhancing overall organisational security. Training makes everyone part of the defense.
Running a small business is a whirlwind. You juggle a million tasks and wear countless hats. You also constantly fight the clock. What if you could reclaim some of that precious time? Enter task automation. It’s your secret weapon for streamlining your workflow and boosting productivity. By automating routine and repetitive tasks, small businesses can … Read more
/ The UK government has introduced its shiny new Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill, aimed at safeguarding critical infrastructure from the ever-evolving cybercrime landscape. It sounds promising—like a step in the right direction. But, as with many cybersecurity regulations, it’s the details (or lack thereof) that tell the real story. Promising, But Vague The … Read more
Ah, another day, another cybersecurity breach—and this time, it’s not some private company handling your online shopping data, but the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Yes, you read that correctly: the very institution responsible for defending the nation has found itself vulnerable to a cyberattack. But before we throw our hands up in despair (or … Read more
Ah, the joy of opening Outlook, only to have it crash in your face. If you’re a Microsoft 365 user, you’re probably dealing with corrupted email rules. No worries—we’ve got the fix, and yes, it’s easier than reinstalling Outlook for the tenth time. Step 1: Nuke the Rules Outlook’s been hoarding bad email rules like … Read more
YubiKey has long been a go-to for secure logins, but with the recent discovery of a vulnerability called EUCLEAK, some people are starting to wonder if their trusty key is still doing its job. So, is it time to freak out? Not quite. Let’s get into the details. What is EUCLEAK? EUCLEAK is a vulnerability … Read more
Phishing has always been a threat. Now, with AI, it’s more dangerous than ever. Phishing 2.0 is here. It’s smarter, more convincing, and harder to detect. Understanding this new threat is crucial. A recent study found a 60% increase in AI-driven phishing attacks. This is a wake-up call that phishing is only getting worse. Here’s … Read more
Is your smart home turning into a smart mess? Do your smart office devices speak different languages? You’re not alone. The current smart home and office technology landscape is riddled with incompatibility issues. This forces you to juggle several apps and deal with frustrating setup processes. Smart home adoption is skyrocketing. Experts expect household penetration … Read more