Cheap IT support might seem like a bargain, but it’s a financial and security disaster waiting to happen. The majority of budget IT providers lack even basic externally audited cybersecurity certifications like Cyber Essentials Plus—which should be a minimum requirement. They cut corners on security, response times, and expertise, leaving businesses vulnerable to downtime, data breaches, and compliance fines. A proper MSP invests in real security, 24/7 monitoring, and incident response—and that costs at least £60 per user per month. Before you sign that ‘too good to be true’ IT contract, ask the hard questions, or risk learning the expensive way.

Still letting employees run wild with admin rights? Cyber Essentials says NO MORE. The latest crackdown on privileged access means Just in Time (JIT) is OUT, Just Enough Access (JEA) is IN, and ThreatLocker is here to save your sanity. Ignore this at your own risk—hackers love lazy security!

Security researchers have discovered malicious Chrome extensions that detect and impersonate popular password managers, tricking users into handing over master passwords. Learn how this attack works, why Chrome’s extension security is still a disaster, and what users and businesses should do to stay safe.

ChatGPT Operator, the AI agent with browsing powers, can be hijacked via prompt injection, causing it to leak private data or obey hidden attacker commands. Learn how this exploit works, why AI assistants need serious supervision, and what businesses must do to avoid their AI leaking client data to the internet.

Two criminals stole £500k worth of Taylor Swift tickets using nothing more than stolen StubHub URLs. This basic security failure exposes a flaw in how digital tickets are secured — and it’s a lesson for every business that relies on magic links. Find out what went wrong and how to protect your own platform from the same fate.

If your MSP isn’t certified to Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) and charges less than £60 per user per month (excluding productivity licensing), you’re not getting a bargain — you’re buying a front-row seat to the next supply chain breach. China-backed hackers, Silk Typhoon, are targeting crap MSPs who cut corners on security, using their remote management tools to compromise every customer they support.

This isn’t theory — it’s happening right now, and businesses who blindly trust their providers without checking certification, audit history, or internal security are sitting ducks. Find out how cheap MSPs are fuelling the next wave of cyber attacks, and why CE+ should be your absolute minimum requirement for any provider touching your network.

Jaguar Land Rover—known for luxury, performance, and now, apparently, spectacular cybersecurity fails—has become the latest high-profile victim of a cyberattack. Hackers allegedly snatched critical internal documents, sensitive employee data, and the company's precious source code, then dumped it all online like yesterday's leftovers. As connected cars transform into rolling computers, cybercriminals are clearly buckling up for joyrides through corporate data. Is your business ready, or are you just waiting your turn to become tomorrow’s headline? Time to shift gears and get serious about cybersecurity—before it's too late.

March 2025 Patch Tuesday just dropped a cybersecurity bombshell. Discover why your sleep-deprived IT team might never forgive Microsoft (and why your MSP had better be on this ASAP!).

Is your Apple device silently compromised? Hackers are exploiting a dangerous new vulnerability RIGHT NOW—find out if you're at risk and how to protect yourself immediately!

Meet Eleven11, the brand-new botnet responsible for record-shattering DDoS attacks peaking at 3.6 Tbps. This fast-growing menace, built from 30,000 compromised devices, can cripple networks, wipe out online businesses, and expose weak cybersecurity in minutes. Find out how it works, why it’s terrifying, and what every business should do right now to avoid becoming the next victim.

Hackers are using fake PDFs disguised as bot detection images to deliver Leuma Stellar, malware designed to steal cryptocurrency wallets, logins, and browser data. Find out how this ridiculously simple scam works, why businesses and crypto holders should care, and how to lock down your assets before your Bitcoin buys someone else’s Lamborghini.

Stingrays are tracking devices disguised as phone towers, used to spy on your location, calls, and messages. The EFF’s free open-source tool Rayhunter lets you detect these covert surveillance devices — putting control of your privacy back in your hands. Find out how Stingrays work, why Rayhunter matters, and why your phone is probably betraying you right now.

Microsoft signed a vulnerable driver, and ransomware gangs couldn’t believe their fucking luck. With SYSTEM access gifted on a plate, malware could disable your antivirus, wipe your backups, and redecorate your operating system. This is what happens when you trust Microsoft to check their own homework. Learn how it happened, why BYOVD is back, and what you need to do before your network becomes the next crime scene.

Cybersecurity has become an AI-driven arms race. Attackers now use AI to automate phishing, bypass security, and mimic human behavior to slip past defences. Meanwhile, AI-powered security tools fight back, detecting threats in real-time.

But most businesses are unprepared. If your security relies on outdated defences, you’re already losing. AI isn’t just changing cybersecurity—it’s redefining it.

The only way to stay ahead? Cyber Essentials Plus as your baseline. Anything less, and you’re gambling while cybercriminals use AI to exploit weaknesses.

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification that helps small businesses get basic cybersecurity right. But does it actually work, and is it worth the time and money? In this article, we look at what Cyber Essentials involves, how much it costs, and whether it genuinely protects your business from cyber threats. With fresh insights from the UK government’s 2024 evaluation, we uncover the real-world benefits for small businesses.