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In today’s world there is an ever-present risk of cyber incidents. These can range from simple malware attacks to sophisticated state-sponsored cyber-espionage. Given the potential for severe impacts on businesses, national security, and personal privacy, understanding incident response – what it is, its significance, and when it's needed – becomes crucial.

As companies rely more heavily on digital systems to store and process data, the need to protect against security breaches, data theft, and other potential risks grows ever more crucial. One way to achieve this is through the implementation of the ISO 27001 standard. We take a look at what the ISO 27001 certification process is, along with giving practical tips on how to prepare for it.

Whenever there’s an opportunity, cyber criminals will exploit it. This year, the global economic outlook is not bright and with the UK facing a Cost of Living Crisis it's a perfect time for fraudsters to increase their scam attempts and for cyber criminals to exploit people struggling financially.

Do you want to be hacked? Chances are you will be if you persist on using one of the passwords listed on the most commonly used passwords list of 2022.

As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, the need for robust security measures has become more important than ever. With the rise of cybercrime, organisations must take proactive steps to protect their data and systems from malicious threat actors.  

This week saw the release of a number of reports showing that payments to ransomware gangs fell in 2022. Our Incident response team offers some insight as to why that might be happening. 

Welcome to our weekly cyber news roundup, where we bring you the latest and most important updates from the world of cyber security.  

Happy New Year everyone! 2023 has just begun and the cyber criminals haven’t wasted any time in getting busy attacking businesses and organisations.  

This week our incident response team warns that smishing scams are on the rise in Ireland and we take a look at some of the biggest cyber related news stories.

In 2023, it will be more critical than ever for businesses to prioritise the protection of their data and networks to safeguard against cyber threats. This will require a focus on implementing robust security measures, regularly monitoring and updating those measures, and educating employees on best practices for protecting company assets and data. 

Ransomware and state affiliated hacktivist groups dominated the cyber news headlines this week.

2022 has been a difficult year for cyber security, with many organisations struggling to get to grips with the security challenges of working safely in a decentralised workplace. As the Cyber Security Breaches Survey highlights, 39% of businesses report having cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months.