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Article 5 April 2026 8 min read

Your Coffee Machine Could Be Your Biggest Security Risk

A business was breached through its internet-connected coffee machine. Learn why IoT devices are a serious cyber risk for UK small businesses and what to do about it.

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Article 1 April 2026 8 min read

The Mercor AI Breach: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Learn

The Mercor AI breach exposed 4TB of sensitive data. We break down what went wrong and how UK small businesses can avoid the same fate using Cyber Essentials.

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Article 29 March 2026 9 min read

Cyber Essentials: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How We'll Get You There

Peter Bassill explains Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus — and walks you through exactly what our Security Engineering team does to get your business certified.

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Article 29 March 2026 6 min read

Sunday in the SOC: A Day in My Life as Your Cyber Defender

Peter Bassill, Chief Cyber Defender at UK Cyber Defence, shares an honest account of a Sunday SOC shift — and what it really means for your small business.

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Article 28 March 2026 7 min read

If a Hacker Touches This, You'll Know Immediately — How Deception Technology Protects Small Businesses

Discover how deception technology and honeypots give small UK businesses a zero false-positive early warning system that catches attackers before they cause damage.

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Article 26 March 2026 7 min read

Your Router Could Be a Spy: Why the US Router Ban Is a Wake-Up Call for UK Small Businesses

The US has banned foreign-made routers over spy risk. UK small businesses face the same threats. Here's what it means for you and how to stay protected.

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Article 25 March 2026 10 min read

Practical Cyber Security for Small Businesses: A No-Jargon Guide for UK Business Owners

A plain-English guide to practical cyber security for UK small businesses. Real threats, real costs, and the straightforward steps every SMB owner can take today.

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