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11/07/2025

Cyber threats aren’t slowing down, they’re getting smarter, faster, and harder to spot 🔍🚨

For businesses, that means the pressure is on to stay ahead of the curve. These days, it’s not a matter of if you’ll face a cyber attack, but when 🔓

To stay protected, companies need more than just antivirus software. Robust security policies and a well-rehearsed incident response plan are key, not only to keep operations running smoothly and data safe, but also to stay on the right side of regulations like GDPR 🛡️

In this blog, we’re diving into some eye-opening cyber security stats that highlight just how important it is to be prepared 👇

"Explore essential cybersecurity statistics, highlighting key threats like phishing, ransomware, and AI attacks. Learn how businesses can mitigate risks with effective security measures."

09/07/2025

The chairman of Marks & Spencer has told MPs the company is still in "rebuild mode" - and will be for "some time to come" - following a cyber attack which led to empty shelves and limited online operations for months.

Speaking publicly for the first time since the attack, Archie Norman declined to answer whether the business had paid a ransom.

The initial entry into M&S's systems took place on 17 April through "sophisticated impersonation" that involved a third party. It was two days later before the company became aware of the attack, and approximately a week after the intrusion before the retailer heard directly from the attacker.

A day later, after learning of the attack, the authorities were notified, while customers were told on Tuesday 22 April.

Appearing before MPs, Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman declined to answer whether the business had paid a ransom over the attack.

07/07/2025

The PCI DSS is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit payment card information maintain a secure environment 💳🔒

The framework significantly reduces the risk of data breaches so businesses can continue to operate without disruption due to security incidents ✔️

By enforcing strong data protection controls, PCI DSS ensures that sensitive payment card information is less vulnerable to unauthorised access and helps reduce instances of card fraud 🛡️

In this blog, we take you through everything you need to know to get started with your PCI DSS compliance 👇

Discover how to achieve PCI DSS compliance with our detailed guide. Learn the essential steps, benefits, and best practices to protect payment card data, reduce fraud risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

04/07/2025

The first 24 hours of a cyber incident are not just about firefighting. They’re about acting fast, staying clear-headed, and following a structured plan ⏱️

Whether you’ve just spotted a problem or you’re preparing in advance, this checklist will walk you through the exact steps to take once a breach is discovered, from isolation and containment to communication and compliance 🛡️

This guide walks you through a clear, actionable checklist to help you take control early, limit the fallout, and meet your legal and regulatory obligations ✔️

If you don’t have an incident response plan in place yet, this is the next best thing 👇

Follow this expert-validated cyber incident response checklist to contain threats, notify stakeholders, and meet regulatory obligations like GDPR within 24 hours.

02/07/2025

Qantas is contacting customers after a cyber attack targeted their third-party customer service platform 🔓

On 30 June, the Australian airline detected "unusual activity" on a platform used by its contact centre to store the data of six million people, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates and frequent flyer numbers 📄

Upon detection of the breach, Qantas took "immediate steps and contained the system", according to a statement 🚨

The company is still investigating the full extent of the breach, but says it is expecting the proportion of data stolen to be "significant" ⚠️

The airline was hit by a cyber attack on a platform storing names, email addresses and phone numbers.

30/06/2025

Pe*******on testing mimics the tactics and strategies used by attackers, providing businesses with insights into their weaknesses and helping them prioritise corrective actions 🛡️

Pe*******on testing plays a crucial role in enhancing a company’s overall security posture by proactively addressing potential vulnerabilities and preventing costly data breaches 🔒

In this blog, we take a look at the different types of testing, and how to choose the right one for your business 👇

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Pe*******on testing comes in several forms. We take you through each type of testing and which is the best one for your business.

27/06/2025

Ransomware has become one of the most disruptive cyber threats facing UK organisations today, and it’s not just an IT problem anymore 💵🖥️

From financial penalties and regulatory reporting requirements to operational downtime and reputational damage, the impact of an attack goes well beyond encrypted files and ransom notes 📉

Yet, many organisations still don’t know what to do in those crucial first moments after discovering an incident ⏱️

This blog breaks down the real-world steps your business should take if you are hit with ransomware, plus how to avoid common mistakes, and where to get expert support when it matters most 👇

Learn what to do after a ransomware attack with this incident response checklist. Includes containment, legal steps, and expert recovery tips.

25/06/2025

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, alongside the FBI, have confirmed hackers were able to gain access to three network devices registered to a Canadian Telecommunications company.

“The Cyber Centre is aware of malicious cyber activities currently targeting Canadian telecommunications companies. The responsible actors are almost certainly PRC state-sponsored actors, specifically Salt Typhoon,” The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security said in a statement.

This isn’t unfamiliar territory for Salt Typhoon, as the group compromised at least eight US telco giants earlier in 2025, with the hackers allegedly having access to these networks for months in a mass surveillance campaign affecting dozens of countries and targeting several high-level officials.

Hackers may have exploited a critical Cisco flaw

23/06/2025

Despite the PCI DSS being a well-established standard, many UK businesses still find PCI DSS confusing, overly complex, or just plain hard to keep on top of 💳

Whether you’re working through your first Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), integrating with new payment platforms, or prepping for your next audit, the same key questions come up again and again 📄

In this blog, we’ve answered the most common PCI DSS compliance questions in plain English. No jargon, no unnecessary complexity. Just what you need to know to stay secure, avoid fines, and remain audit ready 👇

Get clear answers to the most common PCI DSS questions. Learn how to reduce scope, meet audit expectations, and stay compliant in 2025.

20/06/2025

These days, a cyber attack isn’t a distant risk, it’s something most businesses will face sooner or later. Whether it’s ransomware, a phishing scam, or a data breach, incidents are becoming more common, complex, and costly 🚨

The real question isn’t if something goes wrong, it’s when, and how fast you respond. That’s where a well-prepared cyber incident response plan makes all the difference 📄

This blog walks you through what cyber incident response means, why it’s critical in 2025, and how to build a plan that actually works when things go sideways 🛡️

Learn what cyber incident response is, why it matters in 2025, and how to build a plan to detect, contain, and recover from cyber attacks. Read the full guide now.

19/06/2025

Oxford City Council were hit by a cyber security attack earlier this month which meant 21 years’ worth of historic personal data was breached 📄🔓

The city council was hit by the attack on their cyber systems on the weekend of June 7 and 8, and said the unlawful breach was “deeply regrettable”. The attack also meant that several online systems on their website were down last week 💻

The city council has identified those who may have been affected and has contacted them individually.

In a statement, the city council said: “There is no evidence to suggest that any of the accessed information has been shared with third parties.

“Investigations continue to identify as precisely as we can what was accessed and what, if anything, might have been taken out of our systems.

Oxford City Council were hit by cyber security attack earlier this month.

13/06/2025

💥 Step-by-Step: What to Do When a Cyber Incident Happens 💥

Cyber incidents can escalate fast - knowing what to do in those crucial first hours is essential. We’ve created a clear, step-by-step infographic to help businesses respond swiftly and smartly when a breach hits.

Being prepared can make the difference between chaos and control.

👇 View the infographic below for step-by-step guidance

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