Cybercrime in road transport This month Jim Houston – Client Strategy Director – and myself were featured in an article for Transport News magazine regarding cybercrime in the road haulage sector. We actually conducted the interview for the journalistic piece back in May 2024, but by the time this information has been compiled, edited, formatted…
Guard against Whaling with Microsoft 365 E5! Phishing activity comes in various shapes and sizes and companies need to have the right measures in place to guard against a variety of attacks under the phishing mantle including:- Of particular interest in this blog post is something known as a Whaling attack. What is a Whaling…
The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2024 – Key Takeaways Here at Fusion IT, in our capacity as a Sophos Gold Partner, we have access to some interesting research from Sophos. Since we operate with several clients in the Manufacturing and Production sectors the following report caught my eye. The report is some…
The Sinister Side of AI – AI Generated Scam Sites The emergence of generative AI has brought about significant advancements in various fields, but it has also opened the door to new forms of cybercrime, including the creation of scam websites. These sophisticated AI tools can generate convincing text, images, and even audio, which can…
The Importance of Immutable Backups in Ransomware Prevention Following an interview with a freelance journalist from Transport News magazine last week and a cyber security consultancy webinar I attended today on behalf of a client, I thought it might be useful to write a blog regarding immutable backups and how they can form part of…
Quarterly Cyber Security Research! One of the advantages of being a leading Managed Services Partner in West Yorkshire is the access we receive to the latest quarterly research in our industry. Last week I attended webinars provided by two of the leading brands we promote, namely Sophos and Proofpoint, with reference to the hot-topic of…
Free Cyber Security Training! The NCSC has recently focused on engaging small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, as well as the legal and accountancy sectors, shedding light on a crucial issue facing these organisations. In summary, the abundance of cybersecurity advice can overwhelm individuals, making it challenging to determine where to begin. Some organisations struggle…
The Convergence of IT and OT – Navigating The Cybersecurity Landscape Earlier this week my colleague – Jim Houston, Client Strategy Director – passed me this article regarding the experiences of Clorox and why Cyber Security needs to be taken seriously and the ‘fallout’ that can happen when a breach occurs. 7 Key Takeaways Having…
Introducing “The Ultimate Guide to Phishing Prevention in 2024” No longer sporadic incidents but pervasive threats, phishing attacks present one of the most pressing cybersecurity risks right now — with 79 per cent of UK businesses facing a breach in 2023, and 59 per cent considering this attack vector the most disruptive. A lack of…
Using AI to fight Cybercrime! Senior members of Fusion IT visited the Imperial War Museum in Manchester last month, where they met with many fellow Sophos partners and shared the latest news and insights on Sophos MSP solutions at the Sophos MSP Get Together. As you probably, know Sophos MSP products are designed to protect…