M&S, Co-op, JLR and ASOS: what the UK’s biggest cyber attacks teach a small business
How M&S, the Co-op, Jaguar Land Rover and ASOS were hit, what each attack cost, the patterns they share, and seven things a small business can do about it.
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ASOS data breach: what happened, and what it means for a small business
ASOS customers got a push notification ASOS didn’t send. What’s confirmed, what’s claimed, and three lessons for any small business that messages its customers through other companies’ tools.
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How much does IT support cost for a small business in the UK?
Expect £40 to £90 a person a month for managed support, or £75 to £150 an hour when it breaks. What should be inside the number, and the three places invoices grow.
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Switching IT provider: what actually happens (and what to check first)
The switch sounds worse than the problem. It isn’t. The four things to check first, and the seven days as they actually happen.
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IT support near me: seven things to check before you ring
Ten sites that all say the same thing and none with a price. Seven questions that separate the one you’ll be glad you rang from the one you’ll leave.
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Your Staff’s Credentials Could Be For Sale Right Now
Cyber Security | All Industries | 6 min read Somewhere on the internet, there is a list. It contains email addresses and passwords belonging to businesses across the North West. Accounting practices, recruitment agencies, law firms, financial advisers. Some of those credentials still work. Most of those businesses have no idea. Want to know if…
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What the M&S & Co-op Arrests Mean for Your Business’s Cyber-Defences
You’ve probably seen the headlines: on 10 July 2025, the NCA swooped in and arrested four people linked to the cyber-attacks that crippled Marks & Spencer and the Co-op back in April. It’s a relief to see law enforcement taking organised crime seriously, but it also reminds us of a tough truth: even the best-defended…
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Windows 10 Support Ends October 14, 2025: Are You Prepared?
60% of local PCs run Windows 10, which loses security updates Oct 14 2025. Book your free 30-min consultation to audit risk, plan your upgrade, and stay safe.
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The North West Tech Hub: What Regional Growth Means for SMEs
The North West’s technology economy is growing. Here is what the investment, skills and rising expectations mean for established small businesses.
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The £100,000 Mistake: Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore Cybersecurity
A Cyber Attack Could Cost Your Business More Than You Think Most small business owners assume that hackers only target large corporations. The reality? 43% of cyberattacks hit small businesses, and the average cost of a UK SMB cyber breach is over £100,000—a financial hit that many businesses simply can’t recover from. Cybercriminals know that…
