February 18 / 2025
When businesses weigh the risks of using end-of-life (EOL) products, the conversation often revolves around cybersecurity threats. However, while unpatched vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks...
February 7 / 2025
As businesses strive to stay ahead, ensuring your IT infrastructure is up to date is crucial. With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 on...
February 3 / 2025
The latest update to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), version 4.0, introduces a critical requirement: by March 2025, businesses handling...
January 15 / 2025
Wondering about the meaning of social engineering in cybersecurity? A working definition will give you the basics. Some real life examples of how it’s...
December 19 / 2024
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to just about every business these days. After all, businesses gather, store, and use sensitive data...
December 18 / 2024
Aware as we are about the risks that lie in wait online, just about everybody uses cyber security software. Though you might hope that...
December 3 / 2024
A slow loris is a rather cute but slow-moving animal from Asia – and this mammal has a venomous bite. It has lent its...
November 7 / 2024
Dark web monitoring searches for important information that may indicate that your business’s data is at risk or has already been stolen. At its...
November 6 / 2024
You have all the best tech to keep your data safe, but your people could be the weakest link. In phishing attacks, hackers often...
October 10 / 2024
Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Advantex has successfully implemented one of the region’s first managed DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance) services for Thornaby-based...
October 10 / 2024
In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with digital platforms, the importance of robust password security cannot be overstated. Your passwords are...
October 1 / 2024
Tech specialist Advantex, has successfully delivered a major IT infrastructure and security overhaul for PCCA, a global manufacturer and distributor of personalised medicines. This...
September 25 / 2024
These days, nearly every type of advanced security system has at least some roots in tech. This can lead to confusion on old-fashioned concepts...
September 18 / 2024
In our increasingly digitised world, the security of data and information is paramount for businesses of all sizes. One of the cornerstones of modern...
September 5 / 2024
In an era dominated by digital communication, the significance of secure and trustworthy email correspondence cannot be overstated. As cyber threats continue to evolve,...
July 29 / 2024
There are many types of malicious software (malware) out there, and worm malware is in a class of its own. To understand why worms...
July 3 / 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, new threats constantly emerge, challenging businesses and individuals alike. One such threat that has garnered attention in...
June 24 / 2024
It’s almost like science fiction, but it’s tech reality. Imagine this: a criminal mastermind takes control of a multitude of otherwise-innocuous computers turning them...
June 11 / 2024
Advantex is proud to announce that we have achieved the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Specialisation. This significant milestone demonstrates our exceptional proficiency in...
May 17 / 2024
Spyware: it’s a word with sinister overtones. You may have guessed that it refers to malicious software that covertly gathers information, making it available...
April 22 / 2024
The name “Trojan” is taken from Greek legend, and the story goes a long way toward explaining what Trojan malware is. During the siege...
April 8 / 2024
All of a sudden, you notice that you’re getting bombarded with popup ads every time you’re online. On the surface, it seems like nothing...
March 25 / 2024
Cyber security is a concern for businesses and private individuals alike, and phishing, in all the many forms it may adopt, is on the...
March 22 / 2024
In today’s ever-changing business landscape, success isn’t solely determined by size. Agility and technology adoption are now key drivers reshaping the arena. It’s no...
February 27 / 2024
Online fraud is a growing problem, so being informed about its different forms helps you stay safe. Unfortunately, vishing can seem very convincing. The...
January 17 / 2024
Phishing is a form of cyberattack in which malicious actors strive to get sensitive information or accept malicious links or attachments. But spear phishing...
January 16 / 2024
G-Cloud-13, launched in 2022 as an improvement on G-Cloud 12, offers public sector organisations a selection of approved suppliers. Its listings include cloud hosting,...
January 15 / 2024
Phishing is a real threat to businesses around the world, and the UK may be experiencing more than its fair share of this type...
December 15 / 2023
Surveys report that 96 percent of UK businesses were targeted by phishing scams within a single year. We all know, and can easily spot...
October 26 / 2023
As the new academic year rolls on, school leaders across the UK are facing a stark and unsettling reality: the rising threat of cyberattacks...
October 19 / 2023
On October 10, 2023, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 reached their end of life and on October 14, 2025, Windows 10...
July 18 / 2023
The digital era has brought tremendous opportunities for businesses, but it has also exposed them to ever-evolving cyber threats, including the dreaded ransomware attacks....
June 28 / 2023
54% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom say they experienced cyberattacks in the last 12 months, an increase of 15%...
June 13 / 2023
In an attempt to capture sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, passwords, and more worryingly, your bank and credit card details, Phishing is...
August 18 / 2020
Businesses across the world are adapting to the Coronavirus pandemic, with the majority either implementing remote working or putting measures in place for reduced...
March 13 / 2020
As the dust settles on the first-ever Cybersecurity Summit: North East, we take a quick look back at the day. Wednesday 11th of March...
January 15 / 2020
Some of the world’s leading cybersecurity and technology experts are set to arrive on the banks of the River Tyne for what is set...
October 18 / 2019
We reveal 3 top tips to keep your business safe online and to help protect yourself from the forever-growing threat of ransomware. The threat...
September 25 / 2019
A new wave of hackers is attacking IT companies in probable supply chain attacks across the globe. We reveal the who, what, where, when...
June 17 / 2019
We reveal the most attacked brands online, why you’re at risk, and how you can easily and cost-effectively prevent the threat of an imminent...
March 6 / 2019
The Government has released it’s 2019 ‘Cyber Governance Health Check’ report which reveals that only 16% of boards have a comprehensive understanding of the...
February 8 / 2019
We reveal why cybersecurity is becoming a top priority for businesses across the globe, and why it should be yours too! This time last...
January 7 / 2019
With the number of recorded cyber attacks hitting an all-time high in 2018, the importance of implementing a concrete cybersecurity solution into your business...
December 5 / 2018
With the number of cyber attacks around the globe increasing each day, the importance of implementing a concrete cybersecurity solution into your business has...
December 8 / 2017
With cybercrime estimated to have cost UK businesses more than £30bn in 2017 and an ever-constant threat over the next 12 months, Dave Sample...