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Features 30.11.2023

The British Library Attack: Are Ransomware Actors Inflating the Severity of Attacks?

Is there any such thing as ransomware that’s ‘not so bad’?

Features 21.11.2023

The 2023 Sony Breaches: 5 Important Takeaways

Sony’s reputation has taken a bashing over the last few months after it was hit by two high-profile breaches.

Features 07.11.2023

Black Friday: How Retailers Can Get Through the Cyber Turbulence Unscathed

The high-stakes, high-traffic days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday promise skyrocketing sales but also lurking cyber attacks

Features 26.10.2023

Five-Minute Snapshot: What You Need to Know About the SecureWorks State of the Threat Report

Top trends include ransomware, nation-state attacks and business email compromise

Features 17.10.2023

The 7 Worst Hacking Groups in the World

Assured Intelligence introduces seven hacking groups that have risen to infamy, running amok in global networks and leaving a trail of disruption

Blogs & Opinions 12.10.2023

Are Data Protection Standards Slipping in the Cloud Era?

The cloud undoubtedly comes with many positives, but it has also led to businesses storing far more data than they need to

Blogs & Opinions 03.10.2023

Chinese Espionage is Back on Track: What Businesses Need to Know

The stakes just got higher in the world of cyber espionage.

Interviews 21.09.2023

On the Record with a Ransomware Negotiator: An Unfetted All-Access Interview

If you had one hour to ask a ransomware negotiator anything at all, what would you ask?

Blogs & Opinions 19.09.2023

Crime-as-a-Service: Anyone Can Be a Cyber Criminal

No Technical skills or expertise? No problem. You can still become a cyber criminal…

Features 12.09.2023

Save Britannia: Cyber Risk for Critical National Infrastructure

The UK government is warning about rising cyber risk levels. Should we be worried?

Features 07.09.2023

Retail Sector Cyber Attacks: Shopping for Security

The retail sector has made headlines due to many high-profile (and costly) data breaches. What can retailers do to stay clear of the front pages?

Features 22.08.2023

Ransomware Trends: What Every Exec Needs to Know

How can execs protect their business from becoming a victim of ransomware?

Features 11.07.2023

What You Really Need to Know About Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report: A Five-Minute Read

If you don’t have time to read all 89 pages of the Verizon’s DBIR, Assured Intelligence has pulled out the highlights in a five-minute read

Features 06.07.2023

Stormy Seas: Cybersecurity Challenges in the Logistics Sector

From Americold to SolarWinds, logistics companies have been, and continue to be, vulnerable to cyber attacks. Eugene Yiga investigates

Features 29.06.2023

Closed for Business: The Organisations That Suffered Fatal Cyber Attacks that Shut Their Doors For Good

Assured Intelligence has taken a look at some of the companies that have gone out of business due to a cyber-attack to bring you the low-down on what happened in each case.

Features 15.06.2023

Unlocking the Truth: An Inside Look at the ION Ransomware Attack

The ransomware attack on ION is a stark reminder of the increasing cyber threats that financial institutions face.

Blogs & Opinions 18.05.2023

Easy as 1, 2, 3: How the Education Sector Can Combat Cyber Threats

While cybersecurity is a top concern for education institutions, many face resource limitations when it comes to constructing proper cyber defence strategies due to a lack of budget, staff, and technology.

Features 16.05.2023

Turning the Lights on an Energy Sector Under Cyber Attack

There are three categories of hackers particularly interested in targeting the energy sector. Who are they? And what can be done to protect energy?

Features 02.05.2023

Five Things the Royal Mail Ransom Transcript Leak Taught Us About Ransom Negotiations

The exposure of the leaked ransom negotiation logs may suggest a failed negotiation, but on closer inspection, many consider it a well-played hand by Royal Mail

Interviews 04.04.2023

A Cyber Insurance Broker Grilling

Insurance exasperating ransomware? An immature sector? Savings instead of insurance? Dan Raywood grills Assured’s head cyber broker, Ed Ventham, about the state of cyber insurance

Features 30.03.2023

Healthcare Held to Ransom: Not What the Doctor Ordered

Kate O’Flaherty explores why cyber attacks on healthcare organisations are on the rise and makes a diagnosis for a sector under constant attack

Blogs & Opinions 22.03.2023

Why Being Cyber Insurable is a Company Effort

Cyber insurance is no longer niche, and is a topic that needs to find its way into the boardroom, says Andy Harris

Features 14.03.2023

Ransomware Response: It’s Time for the World to Join Hands

Government operations are being created to deal with the ransomware epidemic, but will it be enough to turn the tide?

Features 15.02.2023

Royal Mail Ransomware Attack: Delivering a Questionable Incident Response

Many have been quick to reprehend Royal Mail for its handling of the recent cyber attack. Gordon Smith analyses the response to deliver a verdict on Royal Mail’s operation

Features 07.02.2023

Cyber Risk Real Talk: How to Identify and Address Your Unique Risk

It’s hardly setting the world alight by announcing that determining cyber risk is crucial to a successful cybersecurity response. Kathryn Pick helps to identify how an organisation goes about identifying where that risk lies