SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Monday 12 May 2025 – Today’s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel
May 12, 2025Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
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SME CYBER INSIGHTS: Welcome to Today’s Edition of SMECYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today´s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …
Written & Curated By Iain Fraser – Cybersecurity Journalist
SMECYBERInsights – The UK Small Business Cybersecurity Network
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1). What is a SOC? Why SMEs Are Investing in Security Operations Centres (SOCs) Cyber-attacks are on the rise, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly becoming prime targets. The rise in sophisticated threats has made Security Operations Centres (SOCs) essential for businesses aiming to defend against cyber risks. For SMEs, investing in a SOC is a smart, cost-effective strategy for mitigating cyber risks. FoxTech offers a free month of SOCaaS as a risk-free trial, giving businesses the chance to experience the benefits without long-term commitments …
2). Major DDoS-for-Hire Network Dismantled in Joint International Operation. Polish and US Authorities Shut Down Cybercrime Enterprise Responsible for Thousands of Attacks Worldwide. In a significant victory against cybercrime, Polish law enforcement has apprehended four individuals accused of operating a sophisticated network of DDoS-for-hire platforms that enabled widespread cyberattacks globally. In a coordinated effort, US authorities have seized nine domains associated with the criminal enterprise. The operation targeted six stresser/booter services – Cfxapi, Cfxsecurity, neostress, jetstress, quickdown, and zapcut – which allowed customers to launch devastating distributed denial of service attacks against victims for fees starting as low as €10 …
3). BLOCKCHAIN and IoT: A Game-Changer for Small Businesses – CyberKPI: Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers in such a way that the registered data cannot be altered retroactively. It’s best known as the technology behind Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but its applications extend far beyond that. Blockchain ensures transparency, security, and immutability, making it a powerful tool for various industries. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of interconnected devices that can collect and exchange data. IoT devices gather and transmit data in real-time, allowing for enhanced automation, monitoring, and data-driven decision-making …
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