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What’s the Difference between Phishing and Blagging?

Robert Wilson

Understanding the difference between phishing and blagging can help you recognise the warning signs before it’s too late. Both attacks are designed to trick people into revealing information but they use very different approaches. Knowing how to spot them is one of the simplest ways to protect your organisation. Understanding the Difference Between Phishing and Blagging Cyber criminals ... Read more

October 2025 Newsletter

Amicis Group Newsletter – October 2025: Cyber Awareness, Partnerships, and Client Success

Robert Wilson

October has been a major month for Amicis Group, marked by Cyber Security Awareness Month, new vendor partnerships, and real-world examples of how proactive cyber protection strengthens business resilience. Our latest newsletter brings together insights from across the group — including commentary on recent cyber incidents, a look at our growing technology partnerships, and a ... Read more

Cyber Cost

Cyber Security Costs

Robert Wilson

Cyber security costs can seem like an overhead, but the real cost is in doing nothing. As attacks grow in scale and complexity, the question is no longer if your business will face a threat, but when. Understanding the true cost of cyber security and the far greater price of neglecting it is vital for ... Read more

Asahi Cyber Attack: What It Reveals About Industrial Vulnerabilities and OT Resilience 

Robert Wilson

The Asahi cyber-attack has underlined once again how dependent modern manufacturing has become on interconnected systems. Japan’s largest brewer, Asahi Group, was forced to halt production across all six of its breweries after a cyber incident disrupted its ordering and delivery systems. A reminder that even when factory machinery is untouched, operational technology (OT) and ... Read more

Cyber Awareness Month

Cyber Security Awareness Month October 2025 

Robert Wilson

This October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025, an annual opportunity to spotlight the importance of protecting data, people, and organisations from evolving digital threats. At Amicis Group, we are proud to support this global initiative and to help UK businesses of all sizes strengthen their defences.  Why Cyber Awareness Month Matters for UK Businesses ... Read more

SIEM Business Case

SIEM Business Case 

Robert Wilson

A SIEM business case is essential for any organisation that wants to strengthen its cyber defences while also demonstrating value for money to stakeholders. By consolidating threat detection, analysis, alerting and compliance reporting, SIEM platforms provide a centralised view of risk, but they require careful justification before significant investment is approved.  Building a Business Case ... Read more

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Nursery Cyber Attack: Causes and Future Risks

Robert Wilson

A nursery cyber-attack has exposed the personal details of thousands of children and families in what experts are calling “an absolute new low” for cyber-crime.  Hackers targeted the Kido nursery chain, which runs 18 sites in and around London as well as international locations in the US and India. The attackers claim to have stolen ... Read more

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Airport Cyber Attack 

Robert Wilson

In September 2025, an airport cyber attack caused widespread disruption across Europe. Check-in systems at Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin and other major hubs went offline, forcing airlines to process passengers manually. The result: long queues, flight delays, and cancellations that impacted thousands of travellers. In this article we explore this cyber-attack in more detail and look at ... Read more

Signs your Business needs Managed Service Support

Five Signs Your Business Needs Managed Service Support 

Robert Wilson

Are there signs your business needs Managed Service Support from a provider? Managed Service Support is becoming a vital part of modern business strategy. Organisations depend more than ever on technology to operate efficiently and securely. But how do you know when it is time to move away from a purely internal IT setup and ... Read more

What Is Security Information and Event Management?

What Is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)? 

Robert Wilson

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a cyber security approach that collects, normalises and analyses event data from across your IT environment to provide real-time threat detection, incident response and compliance management. It combines multiple functions such as Security Information Management and Security Event Management all into one powerful capability. It provides real-time analysis ... Read more

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