When the Warehouse Goes Dark: What a Ransomware Attack Really Looks Like for Transport & Logistics

KNP Logistics had been moving goods across the UK for 158 years. It survived two world wars and half a dozen recessions. It did not survive a single weak password. In 2023, the Akira ransomware group guessed an employee’s credentials and encrypted critical systems, and within three months, KNP had ceased trading. Over 700 people […]

The Real Cost of Ransomware Downtime (And How to Minimise It)

A ransom payment makes the headline. Your downtime does the damage. According to research from Acronis, the cost of operational downtime from a ransomware attack can amount to fifty times more than the ransom demand itself. The ransom, in most cases, accounts for as little as 15% of the total financial impact. The rest is […]

6 Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Managed Service Provider

Choosing the right managed service provider (MSP) is one of the most important technology decisions an SME can make. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides a helpful checklist of questions every organisation should ask before committing to a partner for managed IT services, from security certification to service quality and transparency. Below we walk […]

5 Trends Impacting Cyber Security in Education in 2026

Cyber security has become a core operational and safeguarding issue across the education sector. The 2025 UK GOV Cyber Security Breaches Survey makes this clear, revealing that education remains highly targeted. At a time when cloud platforms, digital learning and online communication underpin day-to-day operations, threat actors are exploiting persistent gaps in infrastructure, training and […]

Cyber Resilience Vs Cyber Security

Cyber Resilience vs Cyber Security: Why Your Business Needs Both Understanding the Difference For years, cyber security has focused on prevention to keep attackers out. These measures remain essential, but through our experience of over 200 ransomware recoveries the reality is clear: no organisation can guarantee complete protection. Cyber attacks are becoming more targeted, sophisticated, […]

Why Traditional Data Backups Aren’t Enough

How Immutable Storage and Anomaly Detection Are Transforming Data Security When it comes to data protection, the rules have changed. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, downtime is more expensive than ever, and many organisations are discovering that traditional backup strategies alone are no longer enough. While backups remain essential, modern resilience requires a smarter […]