{"id":14179,"date":"2024-10-16T06:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T04:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberinsights.iainfraser.net\/?p=14179"},"modified":"2024-11-21T13:36:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:36:50","slug":"cyberinsights-for-161024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smecyberinsights.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/10\/16\/cyberinsights-for-161024\/","title":{"rendered":"CYBER INSIGHTS: Wednesday 16 October 2024 \u2013 Today\u2019s SME Cybersecurity News & Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Helping keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
\n<\/strong>Gibraltar: Wednesday 16 October 2024 at 07:00 CET<\/p>\n

CYBER INSIGHTS: The Latest SME Cybersecurity News <\/a><\/strong>& Intelligence …<\/strong>
\nWritten & Curated By\u00a0Iain Fraser \u2013 Cybersecurity Journalist<\/a>
\nvia CYBERInsights<\/a>
\nFirst for SME Cybersecurity News<\/a>
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Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights <\/strong>– The Daily Roundup of the Latest European SME Cybersecurity News<\/a> including: 1). Phishing Attacks on the Rise 2). Full Fibre Broadband helps SMEs \u00a03). Phishing Explained<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1).\u00a0<\/strong>PHISHING: Phishing attacks are on the rise and evolving every day<\/strong> – Download “Phishing for Dummies” Free – Phishing is one of the top threats faced by every size organization around the globe. Through vulnerability exploits and social engineering, organizations find that the security of their critical data and sensitive user information is at risk. A better understanding of phishing is an integral platform for building the security resilience to protect against possible attacks. You\u2019ll learn: What new threats have emerged Key social, political, and technological trends ..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2).\u00a0<\/strong>CONNECTIVITY: UK \u2013 Full Fibre Broadband Connection Unlocks Growth Potential for UK SMEs<\/strong>. Data from broadband provider Compare Fibre in 2021 revealed that while the\u00a0UK<\/strong>\u00a0boasts a 96.8% availability of superfast 30 Mbps broadband, there is a significant disparity in full fibre broadband access across the country. Recent reports indicate a significant improvement in the accessibility and coverage of full fibre broadband throughout the UK. The annual Metrics for the\u00a0UK<\/strong>\u00a0independent network sector report reveals that alternative network providers have experienced substantial growth in 2023, rapidly deploying their networks across various premises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3).\u00a0<\/strong>PHISHING & Understanding the Threat of Phishing. \u2013 CyberKPI:<\/strong> Phishing, a deceptive cybercrime technique, poses a significant threat to Small SMEs<\/strong> globally, impacting them financially and operationally. Small Businesses are particularly vulnerable to Phishing<\/strong>\u00a0attacks due to their limited resources and often inadequate cybersecurity measures. Cybercriminals exploit the lack of sophisticated IT security infrastructure in\u00a0SMEs<\/strong> to launch successful Phishing<\/strong> campaigns, leading to substantial financial losses and reputational damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is a VPN & Does my SME Need one?<\/strong> A VPN is a Virtual Private Network a method of securing your communications credentials. When it comes to Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the choice of VPNs can significantly impact the security and efficiency of their operations.<\/p>\n

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CYBER Insights – Helping keep European SMEs CYBERSafe!
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