Cyber security is a vital issue for the road transport and logistics industry Here at Fusion IT we have a strong customer base spread across numerous sectors, but we do have a particular focus on the Road Transport and Logistics industry and the protection of such organisations’ data. Cyber security is a vital issue for…
Microsoft Teams Group Chat – the next Phishing Attack Vector! This week I have been contributing content to an informative (hopefully) ‘Phishing Guide’ which Fusion IT are going to be publishing for clients and prospective customers alike in Q1. Looking at recent trends, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to make a significant impact on the…
The Business Email Compromise (BEC) Surge The incidence of business email fraud is on the rise, as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with over 21,000 complaints and adjusted losses exceeding a staggering $2.7 billion. Notably, Microsoft has detected a surge in the sophistication and tactics employed by threat actors who specialise in…
Why is the Legal Sector targeted by Cyber Criminals? Background The United Kingdom boasts a robust and varied legal sector, encompassing a wide spectrum of entities, ranging from small local solicitors’ practices to large multinational corporations, as well as independent barristers and barristers’ chambers. Legal services constitute a pivotal component of the UK’s economy. As…
BETA to be safe than sorry! Protecting Yourself from Cybercriminals – The Dangers of Mobile Beta-Testing Applications In a world increasingly reliant on mobile technology, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit unsuspecting Users. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently issued a stark warning about a specific threat – Cybercriminals are targeting…
The Silent Risks of Sound It never fails to amaze me the length hackers will go to obtain User credentials and passwords. But this week I came across something new (to me anyway) on the Naked Security by Sophos podcast. What is it I hear you ask? Well, let’s just say it relates to the…
The State of Cybersecurity 2023. In the last 4 weeks Sophos – with whom Fusion are a Sophos Gold Partner – have released their ‘The State of Cybersecurity 2023’ Report. Please take a look at the below video for a taster and then the infographic for the Key Findings. State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business…
What’s your favourite Pizza? In two recent posts, 7 Social Engineering Red Flags to Watch For and Fancy a Phishing Trip?, we discussed what to look out for in an attempted Phishing attack and ways in which training Users can provide a human firewall against threats. It occurred to me when writing the two posts…
Fancy a Phishing Trip? Phishing is big business. Attacks have shown record growth in recent years, with 66% of malware now installed via malicious email attachments, and advanced spear phishing attacks costing businesses an average of £100,000 per incident. Users continue to be the easiest target for attackers in the cybersecurity defenses of most organisations,…
7 Social Engineering Red Flags to Watch For. Here at Fusion, we are always looking for ways to help Users protect their network assets, company data and confidential information. In fact, as an ISO 27001 accredited organisation, we offer key security solutions from Sophos, Microsoft and Proofpoint to protect our clients and give them peace…