Spear Phishing vs Phishing: Why the Difference Matters
A member of staff is halfway through a busy morning when an email lands asking for something that does not feel unusual. It uses the right name. It refers to a real project. The tone sounds normal. There is no dramatic warning sign, no obvious scam language, and no clumsy
How I Would Attack Your Business (If I Wanted To)
Let’s be clear: I’m not a cybercriminal. But if I were—if I wanted to target your business—I wouldn’t need elite hacking skills or a dark web subscription. I wouldn’t need to break through firewalls or write malware from scratch. What I’d need is time, patience, a browser, and a basic
No, Your VPN Isn’t Enough (Here’s Why)
Most people don’t question what a VPN is doing.They just know it’s there — and assume it’s handling the risk. A laptop connects. A browser opens. Work continues as normal.Whether it’s a home network, a café, or a hotel Wi-Fi connection, everything looks and behaves exactly as expected. And that’s
Two Days at the National Cyber Security Show: What I Learned (and Why It Matters)
This week, I spent two full days at the National Cyber Security Show at the NEC—not to speak, not to exhibit, just to be in the room. It’s easy to get stuck in your own lane. A couple of days surrounded by different voices, ideas, and challenges was exactly what
How I Would Steal Your Password (If I Were a Cybercriminal)
Let’s be clear—I’m not a hacker. But if I were, I wouldn’t need elite skills or dark web access to get your password. All I’d need is a bit of social engineering, a few common tools, and a basic understanding of human nature. Because truthfully, most people don’t make it
The Perils of Public Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know Before Logging On at Your Local Coffee Shop
Why This Matters The local café. The train station lounge. The airport gate. Public Wi-Fi is everywhere, and it’s made working on the move easier than ever. But behind that convenience lies a web of digital risks that most people never see coming—until the damage is done. Connecting to an
Cyber Rebels Now an Approved CPD Provider
We’re proud to share that Cyber Rebels is now an officially Approved CPD Provider with The CPD Group, one of the UK’s leading organisations for Continuing Professional Development accreditation. This recognition formally acknowledges the standard of our cybersecurity training and confirms that our sessions can now contribute towards recognised CPD
Cyber Threats in Recruitment: What Every Agency Needs to Know
Why Cybersecurity Matters for Recruitment Agencies Imagine the impact of losing your entire candidate database overnight. No access to CVs. No client notes. No contact history. Now imagine having to explain to every client and candidate that their personal information—names, addresses, bank details, even ID documents—has been leaked online. This
The Devastating Impact of Ransomware on Businesses and Individuals
Why Ransomware is a Threat You Can’t Ignore Imagine waking up one morning to find your business locked out of its own data. Customer records, financial information, employee files—all encrypted, with a demand flashing on the screen: Pay £50,000 in Bitcoin, or lose everything. For individuals, it’s even more personal—photos,
