The Monthly Serve: Halloween who? It’s Cybersecurity Month

Are you ready for a season filled with pumpkins, sweet treats, and… cybersecurity threats? We bet that sent a shiver down your spine! But as we cosy up for autumn, it’s time to shine a light on the darker side of the web. Don’t worry! It’s not all doom and gloom – we’re also sharing tips to keep your business secure, celebrating a new office move, and rewarding our amazing customer team for their latest accomplishments…

5 cyber threats to watch out for this season

AI voice scams: Sophisticated scams that mimic your mum’s voice perfectly… yikes! Always check that the person on the other end of the line is who they say they are – if in doubt, ask questions only they would know the answer to, or contact them on another account.

Dodgy links: Watch out for tricks like hyphens, symbols, and numbers in URLs – plus beware of domains that don’t match the name of the website you’re clicking on.

Smishing: 75% of organisations experienced ‘SMS phishing’ attacks in 2023. Avoid them by never clicking on a link sent via text – plus, protect your organisation by providing company-owned devices, decreasing the risk of fallout from your staff’s personal phones or computers.

Crafty Black Friday traps: Does that deal seem too good to be true? It probably is. Shoppers lost over £10 million during the festive season last year – watch out for sellers using urgency tactics and stock scarcity.

Website hackers: They’re lurking in the shadows, waiting for a chance to strike. So protect your data, and your customers, with Fasthosts Cyber Protect.

For more tips on how to guard your corner of the world wide web, we’ve shared some nuggets of wisdom in this blog.

Spotlight on: Fasthosts all-star customer team

Shoutout to our fantastic customer team for achieving an impressive 4.75 TrustPilot score! To celebrate this incredible milestone, we asked them how they’d like to reward themselves. The UK team voted for a delicious Domino’s pizza lunch, while our Filipino team were craving some tasty Jollibee’s chicken. Naturally, we made both happen! Our Head of Customer Operation Services, Jonathan Dainton had double the fun attending both lunches. “A big shout-out to the Cebu team for their incredible efforts in helping us reach this TrustPilot score! Your dedication and teamwork truly shine through, and it’s great to see the positive impact you’re making. We’re glad to hear the Jollibee’s celebration was a hit – well deserved! Daghang Salamat, Padayon!”

– Marie Liza Navarrete, Head of Fasthosts and Cebu Operations

Why choose Cyber Protect?

Protecting your digital universe has never been easier with our next-level cybersecurity software. So how do our key features ensure your business stays safeguarded?

• Cybersecurity: Think of us as your digital bodyguards – we use cutting-edge tech to keep everything locked up tight.
• Management: Wave goodbye to complicated controls – our easy peasy management tools let you keep a close eye on your security setup.
• Flexibility: Just like your favourite pair of joggers, we adapt things to suit your growing business perfectly – because one size definitely doesn’t fit all!
• Expertise: With our team of brainboxes on your side, you can relax and focus on doing what you do best – running your business!

Fasthosts chat to BBC about our swanky new office

CEO, Rupert Bedell spoke to BBC Points West about our upcoming move to The Forum, Gloucester’s groundbreaking new development: “We’re hoping this will be a page-turn moment where people will really feel they want to come back into work and spend time in Gloucester… we think it’s going to be a great business hub for Fasthosts!”

Industry insights

🎮 Valve has officially nixed the Junk Store plugin for the Steam Deck, dashing hopes for an Epic Games integration. 

🤖Over 80% of businesses are facing a serious shortage of AI talent, especially in cutting-edge areas like generative AI and data science. 

🎓 CyPro’s latest report uncovered some eye-opening gaps in how universities are tackling security. 

🏦 According to Publicis Sapient’s latest study, banks are ready to scale their AI game, but outdated tech, regulatory headaches, and scattered data are holding them back. 

In case you missed it…

👉 Think AI is all bad? Think again! Our latest blog explores how the right tools can maximise your business’ creativity and efficiency.

👉 Remember, sharing your thoughts can lighten the load. Following World Mental Health Day, here’s something to bear in mind.

👉 The Fasthosts and IONOS team met up irl in Berlin!

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