Smartdesc Newsletter: Dropbox Phishing Attacks, Achieving ISO 27001 & More Charity Roundtables

Welcome to the Smartdesc November newsletter. This month, we share some useful resources on how to avoid recent Dropbox phishing attacks, how to build an IT Strategy without significant in-house expertise, and how we helped the national charity Mind achieve ISO 27001 certification – in case this is something you are considering at your organisation. We…

How attackers are weaponizing Dropbox to deploy phishing attacks

Dropbox, a popular cloud storage service, has become an unexpected tool in the hands of cybercriminals. Malicious actors are leveraging the platform to distribute phishing emails, a tactic that is becoming increasingly difficult to defend against. How Does It Work? Traditionally, phishing emails contain malicious links or attachments which, when clicked or downloaded, can infect…

Top 5 areas charity leaders should focus on to improve cyber security

In today’s digital age, cyber security is more crucial than ever, especially for charities that may be seen as easy targets by cyber criminals. Although the technical aspects of cyber security can be daunting, focusing on a few key areas can significantly enhance your organisation’s security posture. Here are the top five areas charity leaders…

Cyber Security Updates You Need to Know About

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, staying informed about cybersecurity threats is crucial, especially for nonprofits, who are the third most targeted industry in the world.  In this blog, we share three recent cyber security vulnerabilities you should be aware of, and instructions on how to protect yourselves from them.  Smartdesc are now offering charities a complimentary…

Information Governance & Data Protection Workshop for Charities – 17 October 2023

How do you keep your charity up to date with ever changing data protection law, GDPR standards, Subject Access Requests and data breaches? This is just one of the questions we answered in our Information Governance and Data Protection workshop for nonprofit organisations, in partnership with Charity IT Leaders. Andrew Coyle, our Director of Information…

Defending against phishing

Welcome to the Smartdesc February newsletter. This month we focus on how charities can protect themselves against phishing attacks and offer the following resources: Guides on common charity cyber attacks and measures you can take to prevent them Phishing Simulation Service and Cyber Security e-Learning, tailored to charities Further resources from EasyDMARC and Charity Finance Resources…

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Phishing for Finance: Why Cyber Attackers love charity finance teams

Email is not secure  91% of all cyber attacks begin with email.  Despite all the advances in cyber defence, good old-fashioned email still provides an open door for attackers to knock on. Email is your biggest security risk by a long way.  Finance staff frequently use email and they deal with money on a daily…

Report from Smartdesc and Falanx on the cyber risks to charities - Smartdesc

Report from Smartdesc and Falanx on the cyber risks to charities

Charities are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals. According to the Cyber Security Breaches Report 2022, 19% of charities reported they had been attacked in 2018. This has now risen to 30% of charities reporting attacks in 2022. But why are charities targeted? And what can they do to mitigate against cyber threats and reputational…

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Improve your IT security

Welcome to the Smartdesc January newsletter. We are NCVO-approved IT experts specialising in the charity sector, enabling nonprofits to achieve more with technology and modern ways of working. This month we focus on how charities can be more cyber secure and offer the following resources: A framework on how to prepare should you ever experience…