How Long to Brute Force a Password in 2022 How Long Does It Take a Hacker to Brute Force Your Password in 2022? There are some trends in technology and security that can give us a general idea of how much time it might take for a hacker to brute force your password. Let’s explore… Read more »
How Long to Brute Force a Password in 2022
January 13th, 2023 by louise cairnsCyber Attack Schools : Why They are Vulnerable
January 11th, 2023 by louise cairnsCyber Attack Schools The past few weeks have seen an unprecedented number of schools in the UK, 14 in total facing a cyber attack schools, with many of their documents being leaked to the public. The BBC revealed that highly confidential documents included children's SEN information, child passport scans, staff pay scales and contract details,… Read more »
Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: How Tech Users Lack Fundamental Cybersecurity Knowledge
January 6th, 2023 by louise cairnsHow Tech Users Lack Fundamental Cybersecurity Knowledge Not surprisingly, internet connectivity is at an all-time high. Also not surprisingly, this has led to a rise in cyberattacks: Phishing and identity theft are prevalent (yet, underreported), and the adoption of best practices continues to lag as nearly two-thirds of tech users lack access to basic cybersecurity… Read more »
Why Speedster Wifi is a secure, cost effective alternative to Wireless Social from £10pcm
January 2nd, 2023 by louise cairnsWireless Social may seem like the only viable option, but there is now a faster, reliable alternative: Speedster Wifi and it’s only from £10pcm. With its advanced security protocols and cost-effective solutions, Speedster Wifi offers hospitality businesses streamlined wifi networking capabilities with increased safety measures like no other. Whether your company operates solely in the… Read more »
Uber Hacked Again?
December 16th, 2022 by David CairnsUber Hacked Again? Uber recently made headlines after it came to light that the company had been hacked again. This time, hackers were able to access the personal data of over 57 million Uber users and drivers, including phone numbers, email addresses, and driver’s license numbers. While this incident is certainly disturbing, it provides a… Read more »
Managed IT Security – Why It is Vital for Businesses In 2022, 2023 and Beyond
December 7th, 2022 by David CairnsManaged IT Security – Why It is Vital for UK Businesses As businesses continue to transition into the digital age, the importance of having reliable cyber security and effectively managed IT security services grows. By 2022 it is estimated that the costs of cybercrime to the UK is £27 billion a year. That’s a staggering amount… Read more »