Cyber Security Blog
What Is the Dark Web — and Why Should Your Business Care?
Stolen credentials and client data end up on the dark web after a breach. Learn what it is, what's traded there and how to check your exposure.
The Global Ransomware Landscape in 2025: 7,419 Victims, 126 Groups, and the Year Everything Changed
A data-driven analysis of every dimension of the 2025 global ransomware landscape: 7,419 confirmed victim claims, the collapse of RansomHub and rise of Qilin, the Oracle EBS zero-day, the UK retail siege, confirmed patient harm from a ransomware attack, the decline in payment rates, and what the data means going into 2026.
How to Write a Cyber Security Policy for a Small Business
A cyber security policy doesn't need 40 pages. Learn what a small business policy must cover, what to skip and how to make staff follow it.
The True Cost of Piecemeal Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Most small businesses pay for 5-8 separate security tools that cost more than a managed SOC and still leave dangerous gaps. See the numbers.
Supply Chain Cyber Attacks: Why Small Suppliers Are the Real Target
Attackers target small suppliers to reach larger organisations. Learn why your business is a supply chain cyber target and how to defend it.
Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in November 2025 — A Record Month in Context
November 2025 was the second-highest month on record for global ransomware, and the UK was the third most targeted country with 17 confirmed claims. A shopping centre, a motorsport team, a precision manufacturer, and an industrial supplier were among those named. Here is what the data shows.
MDR vs Managed Antivirus: What's the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Managed antivirus and MDR sound similar but are very different. Learn the key differences and how to tell what you're actually buying.
GDPR and Cybersecurity: What Small Businesses Are Getting Wrong
Most small businesses think GDPR is about cookie banners. The ICO's security requirements are far stricter. Learn what you're getting wrong.
Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses: What UK Insurers Actually Want to See
Cyber insurance for UK small businesses: what insurers require, key exclusions to watch for, and how to qualify for better policy terms.
Phishing Attacks Are Getting Harder to Spot — What Small Businesses Need to Know
Phishing is the top way attackers breach small business networks. Learn how modern phishing works and what actually stops it in 2025.
What Does a Data Breach Actually Cost a Small UK Business?
A data breach costs far more than the ICO fine. See the full cost breakdown for UK small businesses with under 100 employees.
Cyber Essentials Certification: The Complete Guide for UK Small Businesses
Everything UK small businesses need to know about Cyber Essentials certification: cost, coverage, timelines and insurance benefits.