Monthly Archives: October 2023

In the realm of science fiction, cybersecurity has consistently been a focal point. Captivating audiences with visuals of hackers penetrating digital fortresses, often to steal some data or embed a virus, usually with a time limit put right to the wire. The gap between Hollywood’s rendition of cyber security and the complexities of real-world threats is far wider than you may think. You have not been cherry-picked.  The typical cyber attack for a small business is often far less glamorous than what you see in the films. The ‘hacker’ will usually not be in a dark room full of small flashing LEDs decrypting passwords with a horizontal bar to display their progress, but rather a group of people sending mass emails with malware to a list of email addresses they have purchased on the web. Once a user opens the … Continue reading →