RapperBot: From Infection to DDoS in a Split Second
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WTF are MCP servers and why do we need them
These days it seems everyone is obsessed with MCP servers, me included. After studying the topic and building a few MCP servers myself, I have decided to share the knowledge I have gained with a series of blogs on MCP servers and their security implications.
May Be Reachable, Could Be Reachable, Should Be Reachable...
In cybersecurity, the biggest lie we tell ourselves is that our systems are safe because we think they’re not reachable. Firewalls, policies, and cloud rules look good on paper, but attackers don’t read your policies and they don’t trust your intentions. They test. If you aren’t testing from the outside too, you’re not defending, you’re guessing. And in this game, guessing gets you breached.
Cybersecurity laws and regulations in the UK: Your guide for 2025
The compliance environment in the UK is rapidly evolving as more organisations adopt cloud-based services and accelerate digitalisation efforts. According to Vanta’s 2025 UK State of Trust Report, about 54% of organisations in the UK increased their investment in automation and IT in the past year, outpacing countries like the United States and Australia.
Aikido for Students and Educators
Cybersecurity is a multi-billion-dollar field that touches everyone, students, teachers, universities, and organizations of every size. Hardly a week goes by without a major data breach or attack making headlines. Yet, despite the urgency, the world faces a critical cybersecurity skills gap: millions of roles remain unfilled because graduates often leave school without the hands-on experience needed to succeed.
Free hands-on security labs for your students
Whether you’re teaching computer science, software engineering, or cybersecurity, Aikido equips your students with enterprise-grade security tools, at no cost. Aikido for Education brings the same platform trusted by professional teams into the classroom, helping students learn by doing. Teachers can integrate it into their courses to give students hands-on experience with real-world security challenges, without adding complexity or cost. Curious about the “why” behind this program?
Keeping Britain connected: The crucial role of cybersecurity automation in national infrastructure
As the UK’s vital services face escalating digital threats, the role of intelligent automation in cybersecurity has become paramount. Chris Jacob, VP, Global Field Operations at ThreatQuotient, outlines why proactive, automated defences are crucial for safeguarding the critical national infrastructure that powers the nation.
FFIEC Sunsets The Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) retired its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) on August 31, 2025. This self-assessment resource, used by financial institutions to gauge cybersecurity risk and readiness, won’t be updated going forward. The FFIEC launched CAT in 2015 to help organizations measure their exposure to risk and assess their cyber preparedness.
Understanding the Role of Incident Response in Cybersecurity
The consequences of a successful cyber attack can be stark. Organizations often face significant financial damage due to lost revenue due to downtime, plus compliance, legal, and regulatory costs, and legal fees arising from potential lawsuits, not to mention reputational damage. These costs can quickly blow the average out of the water, with many organizations facing seven-figure costs to restore their operations and fully remediate a breach. The numbers tell the story.
How Device Intelligence Detects Fraud Without Using Personal Data
Fraud tactics now evolve on an hourly cycle. For banks, fintech, digital lenders, and payments players, the question isn't whether rules still help - it's whether they adapt fast enough. Recent numbers from Alloy's 2024 Financial Fraud Statistics underscore the shift: over 50% of surveyed institutions saw business fraud rise, two-thirds reported higher consumer fraud, and generative AI could drive $40B in bank losses by 2027. It's no surprise that more than half are raising third-party spend, with three in four prioritizing identity risk capabilities.