Cyber Attack Can hackers see you through your mobile phone camera? March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn Quite simply Yes. Hackers can see you through your phone camera by installing spyware or malicious apps, a process known as “camfecting.” This turns your device into a surveillance tool…
Cyber Security Cybersecurity Tips For Hybrid Working March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn Hybrid working is convenient and flexible, but cybersecurity is more difficult to monitor. More and more English organisations are employing the use of hybrid working, but there are inherent risks…
Cyber Attack What is Ransomware? March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that encrypts a victim’s files or locks their computer system, making data inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attackers. It’s…
Cyber Crime Phished and Hacked – What Do You Do Next? March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn If someone realises they’ve been hacked after a phishing scam, the goal is simple: stop further access, regain control, and reduce follow-on fraud. The steps below are written like an…
Cyber Crime What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? Definition Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires two or more independent forms of verification before granting access to an account, application, or…
Cyber Security UK SME Cyber Security Playbook: Practical Steps to Beat AI-Driven Threats (For 2026–2031) March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn AI-enabled threats — from highly convincing phishing to fast-moving ransomware and automated attacks — are now part of the everyday risk landscape for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The…
Cyber Attack 10 Signs That Your Laptop May Already be Hacked March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn Not every slow laptop is “hacked”. Sometimes it is just old, overloaded, or suffering the usual digital neglect humans inflict on machines. But there are common warning signs that malware,…
Cyber Attack Can your laptop be hacked while it is on standby? March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn Short answer: yes, it can happen, although the risk depends heavily on how the laptop is configured, whether it is connected to the internet, and whether malware was already installed…
Cyber Crime What to Do if You Suspect the Caller is a Hacker March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn End the call immediately The safest first move is the least glamorous one. Scammers rely on psychological pressure and conversation control. The longer you stay engaged, the more likely they…
AI Security How AI Protects Cloud Environments March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn Cloud environments underpin nearly every major digital service used in the UK — from banking and retail to NHS health data and government communications. These systems are constantly under threat…