Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus remain a critical foundation for managing cyber risk and meeting UK compliance requirements. Fifosys has been promoted to CyberSmart Advanced Partner status, reflecting the scale and quality of how we already support customers through certification and beyond.

Millions of Instagram users received unsolicited password reset emails over the weekend. We examine what happened, the data exposure risks, and the security lessons for organisations.

2025 was a defining year for cyber security. From major outages to supply-chain attacks, organisations were forced to confront systemic risk and the limits of assumed resilience. This review examines the cyber incidents that mattered and the lessons they hold for the year ahead.

The Christmas period is meant to be quiet, yet the Rainbow Six Siege breach shows how cyber incidents thrive when attention drops. As servers were taken offline and data integrity collapsed, the real story goes beyond gaming disruption, revealing the risks that always-on services face when attackers strike during holiday downtime.

Cyberattacks are rising fast, with one hacking incident now happening every minute. Across the Fifosys client base, we’re seeing record volumes of suspicious logins, phishing emails, and attempted breaches.

In a reactive setup, remediation can take hours long enough for attackers to forward data, alter rules, or move laterally through systems.

This blog explores how proactive monitoring powered by Barracuda Managed XDR is closing that gap, reducing response times from hours to minutes, and giving organisations constant visibility across their cloud environments.

When thieves broke into the Louvre Museum, the biggest shock wasn’t what they stole - it was how easily they did it. Yet, a password allegedly set to “Louvre” is what’s really exposed one of the world’s most secure institutions. The incident is a reminder that under-investment in cyber security doesn’t just risk data loss; it threatens trust, reputation and millions in avoidable cost.

Another year is closing out, and once again, cyber security has dominated the agenda. From AI-powered attacks to boardroom accountability, 2025 has challenged every layer of digital resilience. As new threats rise and regulations tighten, UK organisations are learning that prevention alone isn’t enough, preparation and partnership now define true resilience.

Over the past few months, we’ve seen a sharp rise in targeted email breaches across UK businesses - including our own clients. When an inbox is compromised, every second counts. This article walks through the exact 16-step plan we follow internally at Fifosys, and includes a download you can adapt for your own response process.

Hackers don’t care how big your business is — they care how easy it is to breach. When Jeremy Clarkson’s pub lost £27,000 to a cyberattack, it showed that even small, local businesses can be targets. Here’s what every organisation can learn from it.

When Jaguar Land Rover and Heathrow Airport both ground to a halt in September 2025, the message was clear: cyberattacks don’t just take systems offline anymore. They stop business in its tracks. What can UK organisations learn from these incidents, and how can you prepare before it happens to you?

If someone sent an email pretending to be your CEO, would your systems catch it? Would your clients know the difference? Could you stop it? Email spoofing is one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to impersonate your brand, trick your clients, and cause chaos in your business.

And it works. All too well.

Join us for a look at all things DMARC and learn how it can keep you (and your inbox) safe from malicious outsiders.

In recent weeks, you've likely seen, read and maybe even experienced how major brands have fallen victim to significant cyberattacks. From empty shelves to disruption and worry, these incidents underscore a critical reality: no organisation, regardless of size or industry, is immune to cyber threats. 

Understandably, such a volume of attacks breeds uncertainty, fear and worry amongst all of us, so we're going to delve into the details of these breaches, the methods employed by attackers, and the lessons that businesses must heed to bolster their cybersecurity posture.

Those out and about over Easter may have encountered disruption at their local M&S branch. It’s since been revealed that it was caused by a sophisticated cyber attack. Here, we explore what happened and why you should take note. After all, this isn’t just any cyber attack…

Cyber attacks can strike any business at any time, regardless of size, shape, or industry. At Fifosys, we're here to guide you through immediate response strategies and long-term security enhancements to safeguard your digital assets.

We're delighted to be Cyber Essentials Plus certified for 2024 - our sixth consecutive year maintaining this status.

Read our latest case study on our client Lawrence Webster Forrester about managed security services.

In today's fast-paced world, where digital transactions are the norm, food retailers face unique challenges in safeguarding their digital assets. It's not just about protecting sales data; it's about ensuring customer trust, maintaining reputation, and complying with legal requirements. Here's why cyber security should be at the top of every food retailer's priority list.

Like it or love it, 2025 is only getting closer. These days, the cybersecurity landscape continuously evolves - so much so that if you stand still, you'll be left behind. So how can you be ready for 2025?

You might’ve heard all about the Dark Web, but if you’re unsure what or why you should be concerned, read on. We also have a free checker so you can see if you’re exposed on there.

From small businesses to large enterprises, no organisation is immune from cyber criminals, meaning a robust cyber security strategy is more critical than ever.