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CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
CYBERInsights – The UK Small Business Cybersecurity Network
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1). CYBER THREAT INTEL: Real work, real risk – where new cybersecurity threats exist. Sharp Research Reveals SME Cybersecurity Confidence Gap. New research from Sharp, surveying 5,770 SME IT decision-makers across 11 European countries, highlights a critical disconnect between perceived Cybersecurity readiness and actual risk awareness. While many SMEs have embraced hybrid work models, cloud computing, and AI-driven automation, these advancements have also increased their exposure to Cyber threats. Despite recognizing the risks, a significant number of SMEs lack confidence in their security posture and are not planning to increase IT security budgets, leaving them vulnerable …

2). THREAT INTEL: STATE ACTORS – Russian hackers are Phishing their way past MFA rendering the authentication protocol pretty much useless. A State sponsored, Russian based Hacking group with links direct to Vladimir Putin are reported to have deployed a new phishing variant to enable a seamless bypass of your MFA (2FA) protocols and credentials making a mockery of the “authentication” . The threat was first revealed by Microsoft who have warned about a Russian Threat group known as Storm-2372. Microsoft has reported that the Hacker outfit has modified its tactics using a specific ‘device code phishing’ technique to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and steal access tokens and have been active doing exactly that since August last year …

3). WHAT IS AI? A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO AI AND ITS IMPACT ? – CyberKPI: An in-depth exploration of Artificial Intelligence, covering its types, the role of machine learning and deep learning, practical applications, its intersection with cybersecurity, governance and ethical considerations, and its future impact on society. AI plays a crucial role in transforming cybersecurity defences by enhancing data protection and threat detection capabilities. AI-powered Cybersecurity systems can analyse vast amounts of data to identify anomalies and potential security breaches, significantly bolstering the resilience of organizations against Cyber threats. For instance, AI can detect patterns indicative of malicious activities and swiftly respond to mitigate potential risks, thereby fortifying Cybersecurity measures.

GDPR Training & Audits – Your business’s reputation is everything. If you’re not GDPR compliant, there is much more at stake for your company than a fine. Without your reputation and proof that you can offer your clients/customers complete privacy and protection, you could be left out in the cold. Our online course offers you a human approach to training while being informative and easy to follow. We also offer in-house training with Keith, who has been involved in the development of the General Data Protection Regulation with both the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and the Internet Advertising Bureau. As well as training, we are able to run full GDPR audits on your businesses terms and conditions and privacy policies.

CYBER Insights – Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!

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