Stay one step ahead of cyber criminals with our regular news and tips ‘Can I really trust that link/deal/file that has just landed in my inbox?’ It’s the one question that we should always ask ourselves no matter how busy a workday we may be having. As hackers continue to find newer attack strategies, it’s good old-fashioned scepticism that […]
Stay one step ahead of cyber criminals with our regular news and tips October marked Cyber Security Awareness Month – an initiative started by America’s Cyber Defense Agency and now observed globally. It emphasises the fundamentals of cyber security, which apply to organisations and individuals alike. These are simple actions that we can all take to […]
Stay one step ahead of cyber criminals with our regular news and tips What’s the connection between Russian military intelligence, the Chinese government and a 17-year-old from Walsall? The answer is they all posed a significant cyber threat to UK organisations recently. For us, the sheer randomness and variety of threats out there only further reinforces the importance of […]
Stay one step ahead of cyber criminals with our regular news and tips Before this issue’s cyber security updates, some Intersys news… We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC), a police-led organisation promoting cyber resilience among SMEs. Intersys is now an ECRC Cyber Essentials Partner and it recommends […]
‘Who watches the watchmen?’ So asked Roman poet Juvenal and it’s a question we’re bound to return to again and again in the world of cyber security. And we’re right to. Because even experts in their field make mistakes, fail to follow processes and just plain muck up. You’ll know by now we’re going to talk about CrowdStrike. […]
‘It will never happen to us.’ That, tragically, seems to be the cyber security approach of many public and private sector organisations. And, while the blame for the NHS blood scandal or the latest smishing frauds (both covered below) lies firmly with the criminals, individuals and organisations must take responsibility. Because the difference between ‘it will […]
Cyber security and IT professionals of a sensitive disposition – look away now. This month brings us a story where a healthcare giant overlooked basic security protocols with devastating consequences for patients. There’s also the all-too-familiar tale of highly concerning hacks swept under the carpet by organisations presumably fearing reputational damage. Another day, another cyber security blunder…Hackers have been […]
Stay one step ahead of cyber criminals with our regular news and tips. Is Microsoft 365 Copilot potentially one of the most exciting tools to emerge in recentyears? Yes. Can you just plug it in and let it rip? That’s a negative. At least, if you value your data and security. This new AI helper can dig deep into […]
Despite the veneer of technology, cyber crime is a very human story full of human emotion. In this month’s cyber security newsletter, we’ll witness how aggression, curiosity and old-fashioned avarice all motivated cyber attacks and security breaches. The response, too – however augmented by technology – should be human. Caution. Suspicion. And a fierce defence of what’s rightfully […]
What is reality? Good question in 2024. Deepfakes are hitting the headlines and we encourage you to take nothing at face value. This doesn’t just concern audio or video purporting to be someone you know. Keep your wits about you on that login page or unsubscribe link, because it might not be what it first appears […]
A recent article in Forbes looked at cyber security trends for 2024. An escalation in ransomware attacks and AI-based social engineering (basically chatbots helping to relieve people of their money and data) featured prominently. But then, so too did the rise of AI in cyber security. More and more, we’ll see AI’s ability to zoom in […]
A recent item on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours highlighted QR code scams. It reported that criminals use QR codes online and offline to lead victims to a malicious URL. We covered QR code scams in a blog post in October, and we’ve noticed a pattern of Intersys highlighting cyber crime trends before they hit the mainstream […]
As we approach the first anniversary of ChatGPT’s launch, many of us are continuing to explore the potential of this incredible tool. Including hackers. Our lead story this month highlights the growing concern among experts that AI tools will be increasingly weaponised by criminals in the months and years ahead. We’ll keep you up to date […]
Are hackers trolling us all? Sometimes it seems that way. The frequent breaches against bodies that should have rock-solid cyber security – the UK police and heavy-duty US casinos, for instance – appears to be a statement. Something along the lines of, ‘We can get them. And that means we can get you, too.’ Two important points to […]
On our radar this month : Have you noticed that cyber security stories are hitting the headlines more and more – even becoming lead news items? It’s a sign of the times, unfortunately. But there is a glimmer of light. The increase in criminal activity is making people more aware – even technophobes want to protect their businesses and money, […]
Stay one step ahead of cyber criminals with regular news and tips from the Intersys cyber security newsletter. On our radar this month : Updating your software with security patches is vital. So why aren’t more people doing it?That is a question for the behavioural psychologists. We’ll stick to what we know and keep hammering home the importance […]
Ransomware continues to grab the headlines. This month’s MOVEit mass hack by Russian criminal gang Clop affected some big names here in the UK and across the pond. It brings to light an emerging trend where hackers target managed file transfer software as a rich source of private organisational data. But paying the ransomware should never be an […]
Ever experienced the shame and embarrassment of a cyber-attack? Admittedly, these are not the first emotions you’d associate with an incursion – fear and panic come to mind. But thoughts of reputation and profile follow soon after, and too many businesses try to brush breaches under the carpet. This month, we look at the latest attacks. But […]
How do you respond to a cyber attack when the whole world is watching? Some sobering lessons from the Capita hack this month where the outsourcing giant has come under scrutiny for its slow response to revealing the damage done by a recent breach. Of further concern to businesses is the government warning that you don’t have to […]
October marked European Cyber Security Month, which put keeping businesses safe on everyone’s radar. The fact that a government minister resigned over a pretty basic cyber security error has also helped to keep the subject in everyone’s minds. Last week we concluded a very well-attended webinar on Identifying Cyber Risks in association with our partners Cyban. It’s the […]
