About 60 Seconds. That's how long it took a junior associate to forward "confidential merger documents" to what they thought was opposing counsel. Plot twist: It was a cybercriminal who'd spent weeks studying the firm's LinkedIn profiles, recent case announcements,...
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Hacking the Human: Your Greatest Asset, Your Greatest Risk
Create a human firewall In the gleaming offices of London's financial district, a partner at a prestigious law firm receives an urgent email from what appears to be their managing director. The message requests immediate transfer of confidential client files for a...
The Top 5 Remote Work Security Risks
Working remotely has its perks—no commute, flexible hours, and maybe even working in your slippers. But with all those benefits come new security challenges that businesses can't afford to ignore. As more teams log in from cafes, kitchens, and coworking spaces, the...
Zero Trust Requirements for Remote Workers
Remote work isn’t going anywhere. But as teams work from kitchens, cafés, or co-working spaces, security risks multiply. That’s where having Zero Trust Requirements for Remote Workers comes in. In this blog, we’ll break down what Zero Trust is, why it matters for...
Best VPNs for Remote Workers in 2025
Remote work isn’t going anywhere, and neither should your concerns about its security. You might be wondering what are the best VPNs for remote workers in 2025? This guide will explore exactly that, helping you choose the right solution to protect your business and...
Why Accountants and Law Firms Need Cyber Essentials Plus
Trust is everything and trust for most companies that handle private and confidential information is being measured in how robust your cybersecurity is. Accountancy and law firms' client data is very valuable and cybercriminals know that targeting these companies is a...
8 reasons why you need cybersecurity
Law firms and financial institutions rely on emails, managing sensitive client data, and using technology to maintain seamless communication. But what happens when you walk into the office and nothing works? No internet. No emails. No access to your...
Microsoft 365 apps will no longer be supported on Windows 10
How much does your business rely on Microsoft products? You rely on Microsoft 365 every single day. It’s how you send emails, manage client data, and keep everything running smoothly. But after 14 October, 2025, Microsoft 365 apps will no longer be supported on...
Top IT Challenges in the Gambling Industry
The gambling industry landscape is changing rapidly. IT Challenges in the Gambling Industry, particularly around compliance and best practice, are serious issues that aren’t always addressed. Businesses must face up to complicated IT challenges in the gambling...
IT Compliance for the Gambling Industry
The gambling industry is one of the most tightly regulated industries in the UK. It will come as no surprise that gambling businesses deal with huge amounts of sensitive customer data and financial transactions, and this makes them incredibly attractive targets for...