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AI Misinformation as a Cyber Risk - What UK SMEs Need To Know

A recent BBC investigation highlighted how easily large-scale AI models can be influenced by misleading content scraped from the web. Within hours of a deliberately false article being published, multiple generative AI systems were repeating the fabricated facts as if they were true. This was not a code flaw; it was a predictable outcome of how these models process and prioritise input.

Stripe OLT Achieves Microsoft Cloud Security Specialisation

Stripe OLT has achieved the Microsoft Cloud Security Specialisation, strengthening our position as one of the UK’s leading IT and Cyber Security providers. This certification – as well as our prior Microsoft Threat Protection Advanced Specialization certification – demonstrates our proven expertise in securing cloud environments with Microsoft’s advanced security tools.

Computing SME Security Award Winner

May 29, 2025 We’re incredibly proud to share that Stripe OLT has been named ‘SME Security Solution of the Year’ at the 2025 Computing Security Excellence Awards. This is a big one for us. It recognises the impact our Security Operations Centre (SOC) is having on small and mid-sized businesses, delivering the kind of round-the-clock protection that’s often assumed to be out of reach for anyone without an enterprise budget.

Stripe OLT Joins Microsoft FastTrack Program

It’s undeniable that cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and SMEs are facing increasing risks. Ransomware attacks, data breaches, and supply chain vulnerabilities are all on the rise, with smaller businesses being hit hardest due to limited security resources and technical expertise. At Stripe OLT, we don’t just recognise these challenges – we’re here to help you tackle them.

From Discounts to Data Breaches

‘Black Friday’ is an event every savvy shopper eagerly awaits as the holiday season approaches. However, it’s no longer just a single day of deals. Black Friday has evolved into a weeks-long sales event, and in some cases, it spans the entire month of November. While this extended shopping period offers consumers more time and flexibility to grab bargains, it also significantly increases opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting shoppers.

CrowdStrike Windows Outage

Across the world, Windows computers have by effected the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This appears to have been caused by an outage of services provided by cyber security provider, CrowdStrike, and has impacted a large number of organisations – from banks to airlines. According to recent announcements, “CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts,” CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said on X.

Microsoft Threat Protection Specialisation

As you may have seen in the press earlier this year, Stripe OLT recently achieved two crucial Microsoft certifications, in both Modern Work and Security. These certifications (also known as designations) are important to Microsoft solution partners because they signify a deep understanding and proficiency of specific Microsoft technologies.

XDR vs SIEM: Cost-Efficient Cyber Security for Today's Decision Makers

CISOs and IT leaders are tasked with the critical responsibility of safeguarding their organisations against an ever-increasing array of threats, all while striving to optimise costs and drive business growth. CISOs are grappling with the demand to achieve more with limited resources this year—a challenge that many have not encountered before.

Microsoft's Anatomy of a modern attack surface: A breakdown

In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, cyber security has grown increasingly complex. Organisations are shifting operations to the cloud, enabling remote work, and engaging with third-party ecosystems, expanding the potential attack surfaces. Threat actors are exploiting this complexity with high-volume, multi-faceted attacks.

Benefits of conducting a Penetration Test in your Microsoft Environment

Penetration testing is a pivotal strategy amongst various security methodologies, aimed at bolstering an organisation’s digital environment. Commonly known as “pen testing” or “ethical hacking”, this type of test represents a structured and regulated method for assessing the security integrity of a company’s digital ecosystem.