UK cyber attacks

Backup Systems to the rescue!

A recent recovery process proved successful for one of our clients, as a ransomware attack meant they had to turn to us to bring their systems back up and running. The ransomware attackers tried to make off with all of their files and company, but Backup Systems saved the day, quickly and painlessly. … Read More

Even MFA isn’t enough to protect you!

With phishing attacks being such a simple way to infiltrate and infect a system, it’s no surprise that hackers have advanced to the point where they are now bypassing MFA, a security feature designed to be safer than a standard password. … Read More

Are you one of the 87% of organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks, in the age of AI?

A recent article posted by Microsoft highlights the sheer number of organizations that are vulnerable to cyberattacks, at the hands of the advancement of AI in recent years. The report found 48% are vulnerable, while a further 39% are at high risk. As AI continues to get more powerful, hackers are using it to their advantage, making it harder for an attack to be spotted, and prevented. … Read More

Backup Systems Passes ISO27001, 6 years running!

We are happy to announce that for 6 years in a row, Backup Systems has passed the necessary requirements to achieve an ISO27001 certification. … Read More

Microsoft Hacked!

Do you have data in Microsoft? Azure or 365? If so, it’s important you read on! Numerous senior executive accounts, as well as dozens of Microsoft Azure environments have been compromised, through the use of credential phishing and cloud account takeover techniques. The attacks, which are still on going, have been conducted through the use of documents with embedded links, prompting users to “View Document”. The hyperlink however redirects users to a phishing page, which by that point it’s too late. … Read More

Would your business be able to survive a temporary shutdown?

In today’s age, every business out there is reliant on IT to keep it going, no matter the scale or type of business, you can bet there is an IT system keeping things running behind the scenes. With that, comes the responsibility of ensuring it’s kept updated, and protected. … Read More