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A career in cyber security is incredibly rewarding. Each day practitioners are met with new challenges that test their problem solving and critical thinking skills. It rewards creativity and can make a tangible impact on a business, its customers and society. High levels of demand for cyber security expertise also means that it’s one of the best paying roles in tech with a great level of job security. However, cyber security professionals are in a...

Since the rise of generative AI in late 2022, a lot has been written about the impact of these tools on cybersecurity. Over $1.1 billion was made in ransomware payments in 2023 alone - and the harsh reality is that cybercriminals, now fuelled by AI technologies, are becoming increasingly prolific, persistent and sophisticated in their attacks. Research shows that 45% of business leaders have voiced concerns about the threat landscape worsening due to AI. This...

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced today as the first established National Social Engineering Day, to be observed annually on August 6th. This new national day, officially recognised by the National Day Calendar, aims to educate individuals and organisations about the risks associated with social engineering tactics used in cyberattacks. The day coincides with the birthday of the late Kevin Mitnick, renowned hacker and former...

Today, the cloud is ultimately the engine driving the future of many businesses. This exciting shift, however, faces a major hurdle: a lack of skilled professionals to navigate its complexities. This talent gap not only stalls innovation but also leaves your companies exposed to serious security risks. By bridging this cloud skills gap, you can unlock a future where advancements in technology go hand-in-hand with robust security. The connection between cloud expertise and security is...

It’s virtually impossible to imagine a sector where technology hasn't led to improvements in productivity and profits but parallel to this, cyberattacks have also risen and become a part of working as a technology-reliant business. Cybersecurity incidents can have devastating consequences so while businesses may not be able to hide away from the threat of an attack, IT leaders can control how well the company is able to prepare and respond to a breach. Ransomware...

Paying hackers not to release the data they have stolen from you is not the best way to manage the financial repercussions of a cyber-attack. Nor is trying hide the attack from the authorities…. Even the most vigilant companies can’t escape the possibility of having to handle a cyber threat — and the cost of these events aren’t to be taken lightly. According to a 2023 IBM study, the global average cost of a data...

As the global digital industry continues to grow, there has been an increased demand for both businesses and Governments to prioritise cybersecurity. Cybercrime rates are quickly rising as according to Cybersecurity Ventures, damage costs are set to increase by 15% per year until 2025 where it’s estimated that global expenditure on cybercrime could reach US$10.5 trillion (£8.4 trillion). Hackers are becoming increasingly adept at breaking into digital systems, which is progressively becoming a challenge and...

Cyber criminals are notoriously relentless and unforgiving in their quest to exploit vulnerabilities through ever-evolving tactics. Organisations may believe that their security frameworks are robust, but when confronted with unprecedented attack methods, nobody is entirely immune to infiltration. Earlier this year, a multinational agriculture company learnt this the hard way when they fell victim to a novel technique called privilege escalation. S-RM’s Incident Response team was called in and quickly identified Akira as the ransomware...

The "RockYou2024" data leak has exposed nearly 10 billion unique plaintext passwords. This breach, discovered by researchers and shared on a popular hacking forum, represents a dramatic increase in the threat of credential-stuffing attacks. The dataset, posted by a user known as "ObamaCare," combines data from various breaches over the past two decades, with the addition of 1.5 billion passwords since a similar RockYou2021 compilation​. The exposed passwords pose significant risks, especially for users who...

Understanding cybersecurity can be challenging. Although cyber threats such as data theft and financial fraud represent serious business concerns, physical threats often evoke more fear due to their tangible nature. With the boundaries between physical and digital security becoming increasingly blurred, innovative criminals are adopting methods to attack businesses on all fronts. A strategy that tackles the convergence of physical and digital risk is therefore imperative. The physical threat posed by cybercrime  The intersection of...