Falanx Group successful fundraising of £1.25 million

Are your staff prepared for cyber attacks that are designed to coax sensitive information from them? Let us find out. Phishing is more prevalent than ever and becoming increasingly more sophisticated. We can help you minimise

In 2021, the US-CERT Vulnerability database recorded 18376 vulnerabilities. That’s an average of more than 50 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) per day. With cyber criminals constantly scanning the internet looking for CVEs to exploit, if

It is no secret that any disruption to an accountant’s operations is going to be damaging – both reputationally and financially. Indeed, accountancy firms’ diligence on clients’ financial affairs, and managing any risks associated with a

Leading ethical hacker Rob Shapland joins the AccountingWEB podcast to explain why cybercriminals are targeting the profession and what accountants can do to stop them. With recent hacks on high-profile accounting firms making headlines and the current geopolitical

Are proper cybersecurity measures on your investment checklist? Cybercriminals are attracted to money, which is why wherever there are investments and growth, the hackers are there doing everything they can to find a way in. This

The level of cybercrime continues to grow at an unprecedented rate in the UK and across the globe, with UK Government figures showing that nearly 40% of businesses surveyed had suffered cyber security breaches or attacks

Recent UK government research shows that just under half of all businesses aren’t seeking advice on cyber security threats While 69% of businesses in the financial sector sought advice in the last 12 months, a quarter

Modern “smart” farm machinery is vulnerable to malicious hackers, leaving global supply chains exposed to risk, experts are warning. It is feared hackers could exploit flaws in agricultural hardware used to plant and harvest crops. Agricultural

Lack of skills is the number one issue in the cybersecurity industry, according to Andrew Elliot, deputy director, cyber security innovation and skills at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), speaking during the Secure

Ethical hacker Rob Shapland has to be able to think like the villain without turning into one himself, writes Heather Martin. We all thank our lucky stars that Sherlock Holmes resisted the call of the dark side,

Falanx Cyber, part of publicly listed Falanx Group, announced the appointment of Nicola Hartland as Senior Vice President of Innovation and Growth. She has joined the cyber security firm to head the newly established Innovation and Growth

Cybersecurity is a growing priority for company directors in the UK but that may not be translating into improvements in their business’ cyber resilience, according to a new study. The results of the UK government’s cybersecurity breaches

In the spring of 2021, America’s Colonial Pipeline – the 5,500-mile fuel superhighway, which supplies half the East Coast’s petrol and diesel – abruptly shut down for six days. The cause was a cyber-attack, launched by

President Biden has warned that US intelligence indicated a growing Russian cyber threats to the US and called for companies to ‘lock their digital doors’. “You have the power, the capacity, and the responsibility to strengthen

Rob Shapland, Head of Innovation and Ethical Hacker, joined the BBC World Service’s Newsday programme discussing the warning the US have issued to businesses that Russian cyber attacks may increase in response to Western sanctions. Listen

The heightened risk of cyber-attacks as a result of the Ukraine conflict has contributed to British businesses experiencing more than 500 attacks per week. Check Point Research (CPR) has urged firms in the UK to take

With core Scottish cybersecurity roles offering salaries above the UK average, the sector is an attractive and growing one. Despite the importance of our digital lives, the UK needs more cybersecurity professionals to ensure safe digital