5 most common cyber attacks on businesses
Nowadays, it seems like there are thousands of cyber threats out there and working online can feel like navigating a minefield. The truth is, it IS a minefield. But if you know how to sweep for mines, you can easily come out the other side unscathed. However, unless you’re clued up on what to look […]
CSaaS, what is it?
Cyber security has never been so important. It’s true – when you consider how cyber crime is evolving alongside the increased use of technology in everyday life, keeping your business assets safe is incredibly important. The losses faced by businesses are extortionate. In 2021 alone, medium and large businesses in the UK lost an average […]
Token theft: how cybercriminals are bypassing multi-factor authentication
What it is, what it does, and how you can prevent it. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become a core security component for businesses the world over, and is increasing in popularity. In 2017, only 28% of online accounts used MFA, whereas in 2021 this number had increased to 78% (according to Zippa). That increase is […]
How to protect your organisation from Social Engineering
In today’s digital age, it’s never been more important to know who you can trust online. Social engineering attacks are a prominent problem online. In fact, they are attributed to 98% of cyber-scams (source). When it comes to extracting sensitive data from a target, cyber criminals know to employ persuasive tricks and manipulative practices. These […]
Why Penetration Testing is Important for SMEs
Unearth holes in your cyber security, so you can isolate risk, secure your networks, and ensure operational resilience with regular penetration testing. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, cybercrime has increased by 600% (source). Cyberattacks used to feel like a rare prospect for many organisations. But today, online fraud has grown to become a common and potentially […]
Prepare your business for cybercrime with Cyber Essentials
The escalation of cybercrime statistics is a worrying trend. Attacks affect everyone from essential services such as the NHS, to multinational businesses, SMEs, and private individuals. Each year, cybercrime causes significant financial losses and reputational damage. As business is increasingly conducted online, Cyber Essentials helps you to guard against the most common cyber threats and […]
Is that mobile app you’re using presenting a cyber security threat?
How to keep your business secure when employees use their own mobile devices and install unmonitored apps on them for work. Today, smartphones are everywhere. They are used for work every, single, day. Using a smartphone or personal laptop can boost productivity, but this unmonitored mobile technology also presents a threat to your business security. […]
What is APP fraud and how can you tackle it as a small business?
Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud is spiralling in the UK. Every year, thousands of individuals and businesses suffer significant financial losses because they have no idea of how to protect themselves against it. £583.2m was lost to APP fraud in 2021 according to the latest figures1. As criminals become more sophisticated, and we spend longer […]
SupPortal’s top 6 email security tips for businesses in recognition of National Email Week 2022
It’s hard to believe that the first ever email was sent over 50 years ago. Email communication has grown in popularity over the last 5 decades. It is now the most vital method of communication for businesses, with more than 333 billion emails sent every single day. With the escalation of popularity comes the potential […]
Backup and Disaster Recovery: The definition, difference, and why you need both
Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) are two different concepts. You can have a data backup, without a disaster recovery plan, but not the other way around. One cannot exist without the other. Here, we help you understand the definition and difference between these two approaches. This will help you to develop effective strategies to avoid […]
