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 […]
Think your small business isn’t at risk? Think again!
Below is an extract from a publication by the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) which they have given Shaping Portsmouth permission to share with our audience. The Business Digital Resilience programme asked BIBA for permission to share it because it contains a very important message for all small business owners. The Risk to Small Businesses […]
Is that Good Samaritan really trying to help you? [Video]
What is Business Email Compromise?
This article was provided by Lisa Gibbs, Director at Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers and leader of the Business Digital Resilience programme. Business email compromise (BEC) is a form of phishing that occurs when a cyber-criminal impersonates a legitimate source to trick employees into transferring money, sharing sensitive information or engaging in other compromising activities. Typically, the cyber-criminals […]
Avoiding Phone Scams [Video]
Scam of the Week: The Apple Hack [Video]
How Organisations Respond to Cyber-Attacks
This article was provided by Lisa Gibbs, Director at Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers and leader of the Business Digital Resilience programme. Every year, the 2022 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport as part of the National Cyber Security Programme, provides valuable insights into cyber-security and data breach trends reported […]
Cyber-risks & Liabilities
This article was provided by Lisa Gibbs, Director at Philip Gibbs Insurance Brokers and leader of the Business Digital Resilience programme. Cyber-security Tips for Small Businesses High-profile cyber-attacks on companies such as Sony have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber-crime. Recent surveys conducted by Symantec and other cybersecurity organisations suggest that many small business owners […]
The technical hack coming through your letterbox! [Video]