Help What is a VPN? March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn VPN stand for Virtual Private Network, which is your private connection to the internet. When you connect without a VPN connection your links and internet traffic is freely available to…
Help 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…
Help What is Ransomware? March 10, 2026 peterjohnflynn_uk@yahoo.co.uk 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…
Help 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…
Help 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 Help 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…
Help 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…
Help Understanding AI Agents vs Agentic AI March 10, 2026 Peter Flynn Artificial Intelligence (AI) no longer simply means computer systems performing pre‑programmed tasks. The technology has evolved into a spectrum of autonomy — from reactive assistants that follow commands to Agentic…