For over 30 years, Sapphire has helped organisations understand and manage cyber risk across IT and OT environments. Today, one theme is coming through louder than ever. The vulnerability landscape is shifting fast. There is a lot of noise right now around AI driven cyber attacks. From Anthropic’s Claude Mythos preview to wider hype around autonomous attackers, it is easy to think this is all about new threats. But the real story is something else entirely....

hat constitutes a breach of data protection? This is an important question because not all compromises to your user data need to be officially reported under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We understand the need to report a breach when it happens, but understanding the specific breaches that should be reported can save you and your business from going through unnecessary processes...

Traditional security measures to deal with cybersecurity threats are no longer enough to protect a company’s sensitive data and assets. Therefore, companies need a solution that can detect and respond to potential threats in real…

Organisations must protect data and respond quickly and transparently during a data breach. However, despite their relentless efforts, data breaches remain a persistent and formidable threat. But, the good thing is that data breach reporting…

In today’s digitally interconnected world, where our personal and financial information is just a click away, the significance of online security cannot be overstated. One of the most prevalent and insidious threats to our digital…

In today’s interconnected and data-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information has become paramount. From personal data to financial records and intellectual property to classified documents, the digital landscape teems with valuable assets that require protection from…

Mobile applications are essential to daily life in this digital era. From entertainment and social media to e-commerce and banking, mobile applications usually offer accessibility and convenience at our fingertips. Nonetheless, with this convenience comes the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. That’s why application penetration test for mobile apps is crucial...

Do you ever receive suspicious phone calls, fraudulent texts, or emails asking for personal information from strangers? Or perhaps you’ve received a message from your bank or financial institution asking you to confirm your account…

Electronic payments have changed dramatically over the past few decades, with payment card transactions becoming integral to our daily lives. However, with the convenience of payment cards comes the increased risk of cyber threats and…

As a leading cybersecurity company based in the UK, Sapphire closely monitors data breaches and their impact on businesses and individuals. In March 2020, the Cam4 data breach was reported as the largest data leakage…

Identity-based cyber-attacks come in many forms and pose numerous risks for any organisation. One of the most common facilitators of identity-based cyber attacks is a man-in-the-middle attack (MITM). Here, it is difficult to differentiate between…

Are you aware that weak passwords are one of your biggest cybersecurity threats? According to studies, 81% of data breaches occur due to easily guessable passwords. So, one of the most common methods hackers use to crack…

Ransomware has been one of the biggest cyber security threats in 2022.

Networks are the backbone of modern-day businesses, and their security is critical to prevent unauthorised access, data breaches, and other security incidents. Network vulnerability scanning is a proactive approach to identifying security vulnerabilities before attackers…

Hacking is the act of getting unauthorized access to information or data in a computer system. Hackers can use different methods to gain access to computer systems using different types of hacking. In this article,…

In today’s world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. Cybercriminals continually develop new methods to breach security systems and gain unauthorised access to sensitive data. Bringing us to the question, “what…

When a device connects to organisation networks, cybercriminals may use this connection to compromise corporate data and put the network at risk. Therefore endpoint devices need to be fully secured to prevent any potential incidents from happening. To achieve this, organisations must ensure that they utilise appropriate solutions to protect the front line of their cybersecurity at every endpoint...

Organisations that store and exchange sensitive data using information networks should be mindful of how vulnerable the information is in the individual machines used in their networks. As network security issues become more predominant, information…