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....

Here are my top 10 cyber security challenges for 2025. It would have been just as easy to write a top 20 or a top 50. The threats we have aren’t going away and the new threats which are emerging aren’t new, just becoming more common. This article isn’t about educating you to the risk, many column inches have been spent on them, I simply aim to provoke the question: “What is your plan?”. AI-Powered – The light and the dark. Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to create

Bug bounty programs have gained popularity in recent years, spurred on particularly strongly by the pandemic What Is a Bug Bounty? A bug bounty is a program implemented by companies to engage security researchers and ethical hackers in identifying and reporting security vulnerabilities. In exchange for their services, these programs offer prizes, ranging from public…

As the complexity of incident response continues to grow, security professionals face challenges that impede efficiency and contribute to burnout.

What is spyware, and what does it do? The thought of having prying eyes over your shoulder as you work, shop, bank, or play is pretty unsettling. Unfortunately, that’s what spyware does when you are…

You’re undoubtedly at least familiar with the activities in third-party risk management. Organisations rely on third-party vendors, service providers, and suppliers to meet operational needs. Although these collaborations have significant advantages, they expose organisations to…

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...

Cyber security has become a substantial concern for individuals and organisations in a world where almost everything is connected to the Internet. The threat landscape constantly evolves, with new and sophisticated attacks emerging daily. As…

With cybersecurity threats becoming increasingly common and sophisticated over the years, you may be using software vulnerable to CVE 2021 44228 without ever realising it. Most people usually give little thought to installing security updates and patches on their computers and other devices. After all, installation of these security updates might take a while. In this post, we will discuss what CVE 2021 44228 is all about, including its impact and possible solutions. Companie

The value of information has become one of the most important assets a company can possess. Similarly, collecting, processing, transmitting, and storing information has become too complex. This has increased the chances of information security…

Web-based applications are becoming a key part of our daily lives. You can use these apps for virtually everything, from online shopping to restaurant reservations. Unluckily, with the evolution of web applications, so do the…

Cloud Estate now hosts a variety of applications, including network security. Maintaining data privacy over cloud networks begins with the infrastructure and cloud providers. Of course, guaranteeing data security for your network should be the…

Technology is an integral part of our lives, but unfortunately, cyber threats are constantly on the rise. Recently, a new vulnerability has been discovered, known as CVE-2021-36934, which poses a significant risk to computer systems. This vulnerability can potentially allow attackers to access sensitive data on Windows systems, compromising the privacy and security of individuals and organisations. Let’s look at the details of this vulnerability, its impact, and mitigation st

Are you running software that’s vulnerable to CVE 2021 41379? If you don’t know the answer to that question, it’s time to find out. If you are like most people, you most likely don’t give much thought to the security patches and updates for your computer and other devices. After all, they can be time-consuming to install and don’t always seem to offer many new features or functionality. This security vulnerability, which was discovered and assigned a Common Vulnerabilities an