Five Ways Cybercriminals are Weaponising AI
Written by Lisa GibbsPhilip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here Recent years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) surge in popularity among both businesses and individuals. Applications of this technology are widespread, but some of the most common include computer vision solutions, natural language processing systems, and predictive and prescriptive analytics engines. Although AI […]
What is a Malware Bot? [Video]
Did you know that Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have cost businesses over £20 billion in the past few years? They’re becoming much more common. Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. Zinq IT’s short video explains what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.
Business Email Compromise [Video]
Did you know that Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks have cost businesses over £20 billion in the past few years? They’re becoming much more common. Don’t fall victim to cyber criminals. Zinq IT’s short video explains what a BEC attack is and how to protect your business.
Cyber Attack Stats [Video]
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are targeted by cyber criminals, not just large corporations. This video from Zinq IT shares some statistics.
Five Ransomware Threats to Know
Written by Lisa GibbsPhilip Gibbs Insurance Brokers Download a PDF version here 5 Ransomware Threats to Know These days, cyber-criminals are organised and well-funded. Unlike lone threat actors, ransomware groups will reinvest a portion of their profits into hiring and training talented cyber-criminals, making them more dangerous to organisations. As ransomware tactics evolve, it’s important for employers to be […]
Business Digital Resilience at MentalTheft Day 2023
On Wednesday 26th April, Lisa Gibbs, Business Digital Resilience Programme Lead and Director of Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers, represented Shaping Portsmouth at MentalTheft Day. MentalTheft Day is a free online event that has one goal – to help you to stay safe from scammers and cybercrime. Split into three different categories, the event hosted a wide range of […]
DDoS Attacks: Distributed Denial-of-Service
Written by Emma Mouncey University of Portsmouth Download a PDF version here DoS (Denial-of-Service) Attacks are malicious attacks aiming to disrupt a server or network using a computer. DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) Attacks are the same as DoS attacks but use multiple systems. These can be remotely used computers compromised through malware. How DDoS attacks work […]
Zero-Day Threats
Written by Emma MounceyUniversity of Portsmouth In 2021, Google Project Zero shared 58 zero-day threats that had been detected and disclosed. This is double the amount detected and disclosed in 2015 which was the highest seen since then. Project Zero, 2022 What is a Zero-Day threat? Put simply, Zero-day threats are unknown vulnerabilities within software […]
What Is Social Engineering?
Written by Ramata TouréUniversity of Portsmouth Social engineering attacks are a growing concern for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. According to the 2020 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, which was conducted by the UK government, SMEs in the UK were more likely to be the target of a cyber-attack than larger companies. In […]
The Dangers of Public Wi-Fi
Written by Ramata TouréUniversity of Portsmouth Public Wi-Fi networks have become a common sight in the UK. From coffee shops to airports, hotels to restaurants, they are everywhere, and we often connect to them without a second thought. However, public Wi-Fi networks can be dangerous and pose a risk to our security. Cybercriminals can use […]
