North-west headquartered retailer, Co-op, has issued a further update to customers following a cyber attack that has impacted supplies of goods and card payments in its stores. In a message to Members published on Instagram on 5th May, Co-operative Group CEO, Shirine Khoury-Haq, apologised for … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester set to lead in AI innovation
Greater Manchester is emerging as one of Europe's leading hubs for AI innovation, according to a new report by the Turing Innovation Catalyst. The organisation's 2025 Greater Manchester AI Catalyst Report outlines the region's achievements, challenges and future vision for its AI sector, and … [Read more...]
Co-op becomes latest retailer hit by cyberattack
North-west headquartered retailer, the Co-op, has become the latest major chain hit by a cyberattack, and has shut down its IT systems in response. The attack affected back-office systems at convenience stores, as well as its call centre services, with the retailer shutting down some IT systems … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Protect your business from email attacks
Dave Taylor, MD of Stockport-based Amshire IT, explains the cybersecurity solutions that can protect a business from email attacks. Over £3 billion was lost to Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks in 2024 alone, with tactics like vendor invoice scams, CEO fraud, and data theft increasingly … [Read more...]
Kao Data make the case for the North West to become the UK’s next AI Growth Zone in new report
Kao Data, the developer and operator of a £350 million data centre currently under construction in Stockport, has launched a new report looking at why the North West is the ideal location for a new AI Growth Zone. The report coincides with the new Data Centre Summit taking place on 22nd April at … [Read more...]
Kao Data announces funding for the first 20 community projects backed by Kao SEED Fund
Twenty community groups across Stockport have been awarded a total of £30,000 in funding from the first ever Kao SEED Fund. Kao Data, which is developing a £350 million data centre in Stockport, has announced the names of the 20 community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations from … [Read more...]
Increased cyber resilience warnings for all North West businesses
North West businesses have been issued a warning to improve their cyber resilience by the North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC), following the release of new Government data. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 estimated that UK businesses experienced 8.58 million cyber crimes over the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 5 common types of business email compromise attacks
Dave Taylor from Stockport IT and business support business, Amshire, explains the five most common ways cyber attacks are likely to attempt to compromise your business email. These are among the most common types of successful Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. CEO Fraud The attacker … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Digital Spring cleaning for your business
Stockport IT service provider, CTRL-S explains how digital Spring cleaning can help make your business more efficient and secure. Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes inspiration for many to declutter their homes. Clearing out the old and making space for the new is just as beneficial … [Read more...]
New cyber laws to boost security requirements for data centres and MSPs
Data centres, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and critical infrastructure such as hospitals and energy suppliers will be required to strengthen their cyber security under new government plans. The government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, first announced in the King's Speech last year … [Read more...]
Create the business you want people to talk about at JCM Business Solutions workshop
JCM Business Solutions is inviting small businesses in Stockport to attend a free workshop focused on strengthening customer relations. The Creating the business you want people to talk about workshop will take place at Profolk on Wednesday 26th March from 9am to 1pm. The session follows JCM's … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Is your data on the dark web?
The dark web provides a threat to businesses of all sizes: Stockport-based IT support business, CTRL-S, explains the risks and how to protect your data. With a staggering 58% of SMEs experiencing a cyberattack in the last year, data breaches have unfortunately become a regular part of modern … [Read more...]
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