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Cyber Essentials Is Changing in April 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know (Before It Bites You)

Cyber Essentials Is Changing in April 2025 — Here’s What You Need to Know (Before It Bites You)

Big changes are coming to Cyber Essentials from April 2025 , and they are not just cosmetic. From embracing passwordless logins to treating remote workers' devices like company kit , the new rules mean businesses need to sharpen up their security game — fast. Whether you are managing firewalls, updating browser extensions, or figuring out how to patch a vulnerability with no patch, this update raises the bar. Ignore it at your peril.

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The US Just Bent Over for Putin — And They’ve Left Every UK SMB Holding Its Own Arse in the Wind

The US Just Bent Over for Putin — And They’ve Left Every UK SMB Holding Its Own Arse in the Wind

In a move that defies logic, common sense, and basic self-preservation, the US just ordered its cyber defenders to stop investigating Russian attacks. Why should UK businesses care? Because when the world's cyber watchdog leaves the door wide open, every UK SMB becomes an easier target. This isn’t politics — this is your business continuity on the line.

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Data Theft: Why Hackers Don’t Bother Locking Your Files Anymore – They Just Steal Them

Data Theft: Why Hackers Don’t Bother Locking Your Files Anymore – They Just Steal Them

Ransomware attacks have changed — and the price for protecting your stolen data now averages £475,000. Hackers are skipping the hassle of file encryption and instead stealing data directly, then demanding payment to keep it private. This shift makes it even clearer that prevention, through schemes like Cyber Essentials, is far cheaper than paying criminals after the fact . In this article, we explore why data theft is the new normal, why small businesses are at risk, and what every company shoul

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Apple vs. The UK Government: A Petty Breakup Over Encryption

Apple vs. The UK Government: A Petty Breakup Over Encryption

The UK government and Apple are in a messy breakup, and—spoiler alert—it’s not mutual. Apple has yanked Advanced Data Protection (ADP) from the UK faster than a politician dodging accountability, all because the government wants a sneaky backdoor into everyone’s iCloud. Apple’s response? “Yeah, no.” The Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016 —affectionately nicknamed the Snooper’s Charter —gives the UK authorities the power to demand weaker encryption, which, as every cybersecurity expert knows, is

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