“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and a few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it.”— Stéphane Nappo, Global Head of Information Security at Société Générale The Phone Call No Business Owner Wants The CTO called at 6:03 a.m. “John, we’ve got a situation. Our data systems were compromised overnight. We’re still trying to…
In 2023, a mid-sized software company found itself in the midst of an online crisis. A fake news article falsely claimed their software had a critical security flaw, leading to mass customer distrust and lost sales. Before the company could respond, the misinformation had spread across forums and social media. The damage? A 15% drop…
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffett A cyber attack can dismantle a business faster than any competitor ever could. The financial losses are staggering, but the real damage often lies in the operational chaos, legal battles, and shattered customer trust that follow. For businesses,…
The digital economy has unlocked boundless opportunities for businesses, but with opportunity comes risk. Cyber threats and data breaches have become a business owner’s worst nightmare, capable of dismantling years of hard work in a single incident. Whether it’s ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, or insider threats, companies must remain proactive in their approach to cybersecurity.…
The internet has made commerce more accessible than ever, allowing businesses to reach consumers across borders with unprecedented ease. However, this digital revolution also presents new risks, especially when it comes to trademark infringement. Counterfeiting, cybersquatting, and unauthorised resellers are just a few of the threats businesses face today. Trademark infringement in the digital age…
Cyber threats are growing more advanced, targeting businesses with AI-driven attacks, sophisticated ransomware, and supply chain breaches. With cybercrime expected to surpass $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures), organizations must stay ahead of emerging threats. No business, regardless of size, is immune from data breaches, phishing scams, or quantum decryption risks. In this article,…
Ransomware has become the ultimate weapon in a cybercriminal’s arsenal, targeting businesses of all sizes and across industries. With attacks becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and damaging, the question isn’t whether you’ll face ransomware but when. In 2023, ransomware attacks surged by over 55% compared to 2022, totaling 5,070 incidents globally (Cyberint). To stay ahead, it’s…
Every day, businesses unknowingly operate with hidden vulnerabilities—backdoors waiting to be exploited by zero-day threats. These attacks strike without warning, leveraging weaknesses in software and hardware that developers have yet to discover, let alone patch. The result? Disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage that can cripple organizations. This article will demystify zero-day threats, highlight their…
The modern workplace has evolved, with remote and hybrid work models becoming a standard for many businesses. While this shift has increased flexibility and productivity, it has also introduced new cybersecurity risks. Protecting sensitive business data when employees work from different locations and devices is more challenging than ever. At Sanguine, we understand the unique…
