At Redscan, we’ve set about shining light on some of these challenges by analysing how the crisis has affected online search behaviour in relation to cyber security and technology. The findings provide insight into how well-prepared businesses were for such an incident, the tools organisations are turning to support operations, and potential threats they are facing.

The world is currently gripped by the spread of Covid-19, more commonly referred to as coronavirus, and unsurprisingly, cybercriminals are making the most of the situation and public uncertainty through phishing scams. There are many different examples of Covid-19 phishing scams in active circulation. Some purport to share the latest guidance, others encourage people to apply for a tax rebate, and yet more ask for donations towards medical efforts. Some even claim to provide a magical cure.

The quality of Redscan’s cybersecurity services has been recognised in the 2020 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

Mainstream media coverage of hacking often perpetuates the stereotype of hoodie-wearing hackers up to no good. For this reason, some people remain sceptical about hacking, even if it is in relation to ethical hacking undertaken by cyber security professionals.

It was a successful night for Redscan at the TEISS Awards 2020, with the company receiving honours for two of its key services.

Following a long period of political turmoil, the UK government’s Brexit withdrawal bill has completed its passage through the House of Commons and received royal assent. While this deal is merely the starting point of the Brexit process, it sets into motion an intensive period of trade negotiations which, regardless of whether a deal is agreed or not, could have a significant impact on the way that UK organisations operate.

Penetration testing (or pen testing) should form a crucial part of every cyber security strategy, but to get the most value from assessments, organisations need to ensure that they receive the best quality reports from providers.

Last updated: 20th January, 9.45am. A critical Citrix vulnerability (CVE-2019-19781) is currently under mass exploitation. To detect if your organisation is compromised, Redscan has developed a script that will examine your host.

We are pleased to announce that Redscan has been nominated in six categories at the 2020 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards – and we would really value your vote! The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards recognise companies, products and professionals that demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership in information security.

Cyber security was never far from the news in 2019, with high profile threats and breaches regularly hitting the headlines. As we enter 2020, the scale of the challenge facing business in all sectors continues to grow. Amid increasing pressure from industry regulators, it has never been more important for businesses to ensure they are taking proactive steps to improve their security posture and protect their data from cybercriminals.