cybersecurity

AWS Outage Brings UK Services to a Halt: Are You Ready for the Next One?

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The recent major disruption to Amazon Web Services (AWS) should have been a full-blown wake-up call for all businesses. From banking apps and government portals to entertainment platforms and ecommerce services, businesses across the UK experienced unexpected downtime after AWS suffered a serious technical failure. It’s yet another reminder that even the biggest names in

The Hidden Legal Risks of AI-Generated Content: What Businesses Need to Know

AI-generated content legal risks for businesses

TL;DR: AI tools like Sora can create videos, text, and images in seconds — but using them without understanding copyright law can land you in serious legal trouble. Here’s how to protect your business when using AI-generated content. AI tools like Sora can now generate professional-looking videos, images, and text in seconds, revolutionising the way

What Do Certification Bodies Actually Do in the Cyber Essentials Process?

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TL;DR: What Certification Bodies Do in the Cyber Essentials Process Cyber Essentials is a government-backed cyber security certification that protects UK businesses from common online threats. While IASME runs the scheme, Certification Bodies play a key role in reviewing your self-assessment, issuing the certificate, and offering support if needed. Whether you want to go it

Why SMEs Should Switch from On-Prem to Cloud – and How to Do It Right

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Cloud migration is no longer a tech upgrade. For SMEs, it’s a strategic move that improves cost-efficiency, cyber resilience, and remote working. This guide explains why now is the time to leave on-prem servers behind, what your cloud options are, and how to avoid the most common migration mistakes. Dial A Geek breaks down the

Major Cyber Attacks on UK Businesses in 2025 (So Far)

UK cyber attacks in 2025 affecting businesses

In 2025, UK cyber attacks have intensified dramatically and we have seen a wave of high-profile cyber attacks in the UK. From M&S and Co-op to platforms like Mailchimp and HubSpot, major businesses have been hit by phishing, supply chain compromise, and social engineering. This article outlines the top incidents so far, how attackers are

A Quick Guide to Passwords and MFA

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Despite the leaks, the breaches, and the endless privacy risks, many people are still using simple, easy-to-guess passwords in 2019. In fact, the list of the top 100 worst passwords of 2019 released by SplashData is nearly identical to the 2018 list.

Phishing on the rise, protect your IT boat!

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Office 365 accounts are being targeted worldwide and Microsoft has to respond to it somehow. We can now help to protect your accounts by putting in place the defence against the most common and successful attacks.