LastPass Security Breach – What Steps Should I Take?
This article was written by Lead Ethical Hacker, Jeremy Aylott. On 22 December 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed that an unknown threat actor obtained an…
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Cyber Tips for the Festive Season
As the Christmas holidays approach, your organisation may be starting to wind down, and workloads/hours may be reduced. Unfortunately, hackers take advantage of this time….
Working Together to Secure Scotland
This article was written by DCC Malcolm Graham, Police Scotland. As the service of first and last resort, policing will always respond to keep people…
National Computer Security Day
National Computer Security Day (November 30th) raises awareness of the importance of cyber security and the fundamental need for everyone who uses and owns a…
Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack: 8 Stages of Operation
It’s a dark and rainy night. Thunder rumbles. Lightning flashes. An unexpected crime takes place. Intrigue and deception follow, with a mystery to solve. When…
What is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Should I Use It?
Logging in has been a critical part of owning an account since the birth of the internet. Most people do it multiple times daily, many…
The Importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training
It is a common misconception that cyber security is an area for IT managers and network admins to focus on. Many organisations that outsource their…
The Benefits of a Simulated Phishing Exercise
There are many arguments about the pros and cons of conducting a simulated phishing exercise within an organisation, with many arguing that they add very…
What is a Credential Stuffing Attack?
If you’ve ever had an account on a website affected by a data breach, then chances are your credentials may be used in credential-stuffing attacks….