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Podcast 4 April 2026 15 min listen

Introducing Inside the Box — A New Cybersecurity Podcast

Inside the Box is a new 15-minute cybersecurity podcast from Peter Bassill and AI co-host Emily. Episode 1 covers the 2026 threat landscape in plain English.

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Article 25 March 2026 5 min read

Even HackerOne Gets Caught Out by Supply Chain Risk

HackerOne's staff data was exposed via a supplier BOLA flaw for weeks before anyone was told. The lesson isn't about them — it's about you.

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Article 23 March 2026 10 min read

Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in February 2026 — A Sector and Size Analysis

Ransomware.live recorded 12 confirmed UK victims in February 2026. Analysing who was hit, how large they were, and what sectors were targeted reveals a pattern that challenges the assumption that small businesses fly under the radar.

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Article 15 March 2026 8 min read

Why SMBs Are Prime Targets for Cyber Attacks

Small and medium businesses face more cyber attacks than ever. Learn why SMBs are targeted, common attack vectors, and how to protect your business affordably.

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Article 8 March 2026 10 min read

What Is a SOC and Why Your Business Needs One

A Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors your business 24/7 for cyber threats. Learn what a SOC does, how it works, and why every SMB needs one.

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Podcast 1 March 2026 25 min

Podcast: Cyber Defence Fundamentals for SMBs

Listen to our podcast on cyber defence fundamentals for SMBs. Covers key threats, protection strategies and affordable security solutions.

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Article 4 February 2026 11 min read

Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in January 2026 — A Sector and Size Analysis

Ransomware.live recorded 20 confirmed UK victims in January 2026. The construction and engineering sector accounts for more than a third of all victims. Two primary schools were hit in the same month. And Clop struck three UK organisations in a single day.

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Article 5 January 2026 10 min read

Who Ransomware Groups Hit in the UK in December 2025 — A Sector and Size Analysis

Ransomware.live recorded 17 confirmed UK victims in December 2025. A trade union, a tea brand emerging from administration, a law firm, a telecom company that sells cyber security, and five organisations hit in the final five days of the year. Here is what the data shows.

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Article 8 December 2025 10 min read

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.

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Article 4 August 2025 6 min read

Why Small Organisations Can't Get a Real SOC — And Why That's Wrong

The cybersecurity industry has spent years telling SMBs they don't qualify for a proper SOC. We decided to prove that wrong. Here's why we started building.

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