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Who is to Blame for Cyber Incidents?
A recent report from IT.ie and SonicWall highlights a pressing issue: many employees hesitate to report cybersecurity incidents, leaving organisations vulnerable to escalating threats. In today’s soci...
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5 Actions to Take If You’re a Victim of a Data Breach
It’s a common scenario: you see a news bulletin reporting that a well-known company has suffered a data breach. Worse still, you realise that company holds your data. Or perhaps you receive a notifica...
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Red Flags: Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) Every SME Should Know
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are prime targets for cybercriminals. With limited resources, many SMEs leave gaps in their security, making them attractive for exploitation. As a business o...
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From Ireland to the US: Lessons from the Awaken Angels US Trade Mission
-In this blog, our CEO and Co-founder Doctor Clare Ryan details her recent experience as part of the US Trade Mission alongside the Awaken Angels.
In recent times, Ireland has emerged as an innovat...
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Romance Scams: What You Need to Know
The days of meeting your future love in a bar, nightclub, or through a mutual friend are long behind us. The way we find and build relationships has changed dramatically, with online dating becoming t...
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Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025: A Guide for Business Owners
Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field, adapting to new threats and technologies at a relentless pace. In 2024, we witnessed large-scale cyberattacks that not only disrupted businesses but also had s...
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2024 in Review: Major Cyber Security Incidents and Lessons for Building Resilience
The cyber security landscape of 2024 presented us with relentless challenges, from high-profile breaches to sophisticated ransomware attacks. These events weren’t just technical disruptions; they were...
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The Christmas Hacker’s Playbook: How to Outsmart Online Scammers This Season
When the festive lights start twinkling, it’s not just your inbox that fills up with deals. Fraudsters also ramp up their game, using increasingly sophisticated and psychologically driven tactics to f...
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Slush 2024: A first-time attendee’s perspective from a pre-seed founder
When I first heard about Slush, the world-renowned startup event held annually in Helsinki, I knew it was a must-attend. As a pre-seed founder, navigating the startup world is as exhilarating as it is...
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Christmas Cheer or Cyber Fear? Navigating Smart Toys This December
The festive season is here, and parents everywhere are preparing for Christmas shopping. Among the must-haves on many wish lists are smart toys - interactive devices that promise to educate, entertain...
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Don’t get hooked this Cyber Monday: Everything you need to know about Phishing
Cyber Monday is one of the world's largest online shopping events, and it's not only about finding the best bargains—it's also an ideal chance for cybercriminals to strike. Millions of consumers visit...
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Are You Ready for Black Friday? Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses
Black Friday isn’t just a day—it’s a phenomenon. In 2023, UK shoppers spent a staggering £8.74 billion during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with online retail driving much of the sales. For small bus...
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Cyber Essentials Made Easy: The Must-Have for Compliance Success!
Did you know that customers today expect businesses to actively demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity? For many large enterprises, obtaining certifications like ISO 27001 is a common way to sh...
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Parking Meter Scam Alert: Is that QR code safe to scan?
As technology advances, and the use of cash diminishes, convenient solutions are becoming more common, including online payment for car parking fees. Many car parking companies offer a great alternati...
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Attention Oasis Fans: 7 Must-Know Tips to Outsmart Ticket Scammers!
After more than 15 years, Oasis, one of the most renowned British pop bands of the last 30 years, have finally announced a reunion tour. The announcement provoked a media frenzy and has courted much...
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Understanding Shared Risk and Responsibilities in the MSP Landscape
The recent CrowdStrike cyber incident serves as a stark reminder of the significance of shared responsibility in cybersecurity. We live in an increasingly connected world, but an episode like this hi...
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Does my small business need Cyber Insurance?
The business landscape has changed dramatically, we now operate in an increasingly digital world. 90% of Irish adults own a smart phone with 42% of adults using that phone to shop online. Interestingl...
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