{"id":18323,"date":"2025-02-25T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T05:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberinsights.iainfraser.net\/?p=18323"},"modified":"2025-02-21T15:46:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:46:03","slug":"cyberinsights-for-250225","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smecyberinsights.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/02\/25\/cyberinsights-for-250225\/","title":{"rendered":"CYBER INSIGHTS: Tuesday 25 February 2025 \u2013 Today\u2019s SME Cybersecurity News & Intel"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!
\n<\/strong>Gibraltar: Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 07:00 CET<\/p>\n

CYBER INSIGHTS: <\/strong>Welcome to Today’s Edition of CYBERInsights – The Roundup of Today\u00b4s UK Small Business Cybersecurity Best Practice & Advice …<\/strong>
\nWritten & Curated By\u00a0Iain Fraser \u2013 Cybersecurity Journalist<\/a>
\nCYBERInsights<\/a> – The UK Small Business Cybersecurity Network<\/a>
\n#CyberInsights #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSafe #SME #SmallBusiness
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1). EMAIL SECURITY: Check your email security, and protect your customers with free online tool from NCSC\u00a0 <\/b><\/strong>Regardless of the size of your organisation \u2013 or the sector you work in \u2013\u00a0Cyber<\/strong>\u00a0attacks and data breaches pose a real threat to your\u00a0Small Business<\/strong><\/a>, your brand, and your customers. A Free online tool from the\u00a0NCSC<\/a><\/strong> prevents Cyber-criminals using your email to conduct cyber attacks. According\u00a0to a recent UK government report<\/strong><\/a>, 32% of\u00a0Small Businesses<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0experienced a breach or\u00a0Cyber<\/strong> attack in the last 12 months, and one of the most common techniques criminals use is to send fake emails that impersonate your organisation. These phishing<\/strong><\/a> emails, as they are known, can be used to commit online fraud, or to spread Ransomware<\/strong><\/a> and other types of malware …<\/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>CYBER KNOWLEDGE: TRANSITION \u2013 Windows 10 End of Life: What Small Business Need to Know\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will officially reach its End of Life (EOL) on October 14, 2025\u2014meaning no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. For\u00a0Small Business<\/strong><\/a>, this transition could pose security risks, compatibility issues, and unexpected costs if not properly planned. With many\u00a0Small Businesses<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0still using older hardware, upgrading may not be straightforward. For\u00a0Small Businesses<\/strong><\/a>, waiting until the last minute to upgrade from Windows 10 could be costly and risky. Start planning now\u2014whether upgrading to Windows 11, extending security support, or exploring alternatives\u2014to keep your business secure and running smoothly \u2026<\/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>DEPLOYING EMAIL SECURITY for Small Business Cybersecurity:<\/strong> Email security refers to the collective measures taken to protect email communications and accounts from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and other threats. It includes a range of strategies and technologies that safeguard sensitive data, prevent Phishing<\/strong><\/a> attacks, detect malware, and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of communication. Email security providers operate by offering Cloud<\/strong><\/a>-based or on-premises services that integrate with a business\u2019s existing email infrastructure. These services generally work in the background to scan, filter, and protect email communications in real-time. For Small Businesses<\/strong><\/a>, email security is a fundamental aspect of cybersecurity …<\/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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At Cyber Trust<\/strong>, your business comes first. Our expert-led cybersecurity solutions are simple, seamless, and stress-free \u2014 no jargon, no hassle, just total protection. Whether you\u2019re renewing Cyber Essentials<\/strong> or tackling cybersecurity for the first time, we make it easy. From compliance to threat protection, we handle it all, so you can focus on growth. With proactive support and real-time guidance, we\u2019re more than a service provider \u2014 we\u2019re your trusted partner. Safeguard your business, stay compliant, and protect your future with confidence. Whether you\u2019re securing contracts, meeting compliance, or protecting against cyberattacks, our services are designed to be fast, simple, and stress-free.<\/p>\n

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CYBER Insights \u2013 Helping Keep Small Business CYBERSafe!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Launched in 2020 by\u00a0Cybersecurity Journalist<\/a>\u00a0Iain Fraser<\/strong>\u00a0and his team at\u00a0IfOnly…<\/strong><\/a> CYBERInsights<\/strong><\/a> was developed to be the go-to platform providing definitive, reliable & actionable Cybersecurity News, Intel,\u00a0 Awareness & Training specifically written and curated for Small Business<\/strong><\/a> & Enterprise Owners, Partners and Directors throughout the UK. #CyberInsights #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #CyberAwareness\u00a0 #Compliance #DDoS #Fraud #Ransomware #ScamAlert #SME #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #ThreatIntel <\/span><\/p>\n

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