Imagine receiving a call telling you that confidential client information – including sensitive medical and legal records – has appeared on the dark web. Your systems are still down. Your reputation is hanging by a thread. And worse, regulators are on the phone. This is not a hypothetical. In April 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office … Read more
If Harrods, M&S and the Co-op can get hacked, what chance does your small business have? The UK government is urging SMBs to treat cybersecurity as seriously as physical security – because cybercriminals don’t discriminate. Nearly 40% of small UK businesses were hit by a breach last year.
This blog breaks down the risks, the government’s new warning, and simple steps to protect your business now.
You don’t need jargon or a massive budget – just the right help. Think you’re secure? Let’s find out before a hacker does.
UK businesses faced an unprecedented surge in cyber threats in 2024, with ransomware, phishing, and state-sponsored attacks hitting record highs. The ESFA/DfE Cyber Essentials mandate now makes security non-negotiable for further education institutions. If you’re still ignoring MFA, security training, and basic cyber hygiene, you’re a prime target. Read on to find out how to protect your business before it’s too late.
How to Turn a Firewall into a Brick—Zyxel Shows You How In the thrilling world of cybersecurity, updates are supposed to make things better. But Zyxel, in a spectacular display of “Who needs QA?”, managed to roll out an Application Patrol signature update that effectively transformed firewalls into expensive desk ornaments. Version V1.0.0.20250123.0, take a … Read more
Is Fortinet that bad? Well, when hardcoded credentials, missing authentication, and weak encryption are routine, it’s hard to call it good. Sure, they patch flaws, but the same mistakes keep showing up like a bad sequel. Secure defaults? More like wishful thinking. Until users demand better, Fortinet seems content to rake in billions while security takes a back seat.
Starbucks has found itself in the cross hairs of cybercriminals. No, we’re not talking about a new blend of coffee. We’re also not referring to a price increase for a double-shot latte. This time, the headlines are a lot less frothy. A ransomware attack has struck the global coffee giant. It affects its internal systems. … Read more
At Equate, our mission goes beyond business—we strive to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We are thrilled to announce something exciting. Our Sales Director, Alex Davis, received the Special Recognition Award at the prestigious Business Buzz Awards last night. Sponsored by Buddha Connect Ltd, this award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated outstanding … Read more
Mac lovers, brace yourselves. For years, you’ve enjoyed the bliss of thinking that Apple’s garden wall would keep all the digital nasties out. Macs don’t get viruses, right? Wrong. Meet NotLockBit, the new ransomware variant that’s out to burst your bubble and hold your files hostage. This isn’t just a casual alert—this is the cold … Read more
Apple’s Hardware Parade, Google’s AI Flex, and More This week in tech: Apple paraded new gadgets, Microsoft threw shade at Google, and AMD got ready to challenge Nvidia. Let’s dive into the highlights. Microsoft Points Fingers at Google Microsoft accused Google of playing dirty in Europe. Google allegedly used the Open Cloud Coalition as a … Read more
