Category Archives: cyber

How MDR can give MSPs the edge in a competitive market

With cybersecurity talent in short supply and threats evolving fast, managed detection and response is emerging as a strategic necessity for MSPs

Recruitment red flags: Can you spot a spy posing as a job seeker?

Here’s what to know about a recent spin on an insider threat – fake North Korean IT workers infiltrating western firms

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: When seeing isn’t believing

Deepfakes are blurring the line between real and fake and fraudsters are cashing in, using synthetic media for all manner of scams

Fraud prevention: How to help older family members avoid scams

Families that combine open communication with effective behavioral and technical safeguards can cut the risk dramatically

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – October 2025 edition

From the end of Windows 10 support to scams on TikTok and state-aligned hackers wielding AI, October’s headlines offer a glimpse of what’s shaping cybersecurity right now

Ground zero: 5 things to do after discovering a cyberattack

When every minute counts, preparation and precision can mean the difference between disruption and disaster

Gamaredon X Turla collab

Notorious APT group Turla collaborates with Gamaredon, both FSB-associated groups, to compromise high‑profile targets in Ukraine

Small businesses, big targets: Protecting your business against ransomware

Long known to be a sweet spot for cybercriminals, small businesses are more likely to be victimized by ransomware than large enterprises

HybridPetya: The Petya/NotPetya copycat comes with a twist

HybridPetya is the fourth publicly known real or proof-of-concept bootkit with UEFI Secure Boot bypass functionality

Introducing HybridPetya: Petya/NotPetya copycat with UEFI Secure Boot bypass

UEFI copycat of Petya/NotPetya exploiting CVE-2024-7344 discovered on VirusTotal

Are cybercriminals hacking your systems – or just logging in?

As bad actors often simply waltz through companies’ digital front doors with a key, here’s how to keep your own door firmly locked tight

Preventing business disruption and building cyber-resilience with MDR

Given the serious financial and reputational risks of incidents that grind business to a halt, organizations need to prioritize a prevention-first cybersecurity strategy

Under lock and key: Safeguarding business data with encryption

As the attack surface expands and the threat landscape grows more complex, it’s time to consider whether your data protection strategy is fit for purpose

GhostRedirector poisons Windows servers: Backdoors with a side of Potatoes

ESET researchers have identified a new threat actor targeting Windows servers with a passive C++ backdoor and a malicious IIS module that manipulates Google search results

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – August 2025 edition

From Meta shutting down millions of WhatsApp accounts linked to scam centers all the way to attacks at water facilities in Europe, August 2025 saw no shortage of impactful cybersecurity news