2024 Threats

Cyber crime in 2025 and what to expect in 2026… Organised cybercrime has grown into a highly industrialised ecosystem, operating like legitimate tech companies with R&D teams, customer support and subscription models. In 2026, we can expect gangs to continue to make the most out of AI-driven reconnaissance tools to...

The recent cyber attack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) serves as a reminder of how devastating a single breach can be for even the most established brands. At CSG, we believe every business, large or small, must take proactive steps to prevent such incidents. Here’s what happened, what we can...

Yet another wake-up call for businesses The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined outsourcing leader Capita £14 million for a 2023 cyber attack that exposed the personal data of 6.6 million people. The breach, which affected pension records, staff files and sensitive customer data (including criminal records and financial information)...

During the holiday season, there is typically a 30% to 40% increase in cyber attacks. Cybercriminals take advantage of the fact that many employees are out of the office, and IT teams may be operating with reduced staff. The increased risks of cyber attacks over Christmas As the festive season...

In many organisations, end users stand as the largest and most vulnerable targets. They face relentless barrages of spear-phishing and socially engineered schemes in real-world attacks. Over the past year, phishing has surged dramatically, with attacks achieving unprecedented success rates and leveraging advanced technology. To combat this growing threat, it’s...

Over the past few years many organisations have been in survival mode with so many new threats and sophisticated actors. At the same time, organisations are rapidly accelerating their digital modernisation. They are building new hybrid working practices to support their employees. In this blog, I’d like to spend some...

Cybersecurity threats of 2024 focus on everything from quantum threats to augmented reality integrations. The challenges that await us in 2024 are both exhilarating and daunting, but have no fear – CSG are here to provide you with the required technological advancements to protect yourself in 2024. Businesses in the...