Sector Analysis. From Our Analysts.

Sector-by-sector analysis of cyber threats: how attackers target finance, healthcare, retail, energy and other industries, and what security teams can do.

Dark glass stacked dark glass hexagonal blocks of different heights, a with red neon lines, cover art for: Most targeted EU sectors in 2025: the ENISA rankingSector Analysis Most targeted EU sectors in 2025: the ENISA ranking ENISA's 2026 threat report ranks public administration first among targeted EU sectors in 2025. It had 31.8% of recorded events. Business services (8.5%), transport (8%), manufacturing… Oct 09, 20266 Min Dark glass dark glass shopping basket with a red crack along its rim with red neon lines, cover art for: UK retail attacks 2025: lessons for retailersSector Analysis UK retail attacks 2025: lessons for retailers What the NCSC, ICO and NCA said after the 2025 attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods, and the helpdesk, MFA and admin account checks a CISO… Oct 09, 20264 Min SMEsSector Analysis A Guide to Cloud Security for SMEs: Key Steps to Mitigate Risks Cloud security guide for SMEs: the main risks small businesses face in cloud environments, and practical steps to improve their security posture. May 02, 20258 Min economic impact for enterprisesSector Analysis The Economic Impact of Cyber Threats on Modern Enterprises The economic impact of cyber threats on enterprises: revenue loss, reputational damage and legal liability from breaches and ransomware attacks. Apr 09, 20257 Min US healthcare sector in cybersecuritySector Analysis Safeguarding Patient Data: Cybersecurity Solutions for the Healthcare Sector Healthcare cybersecurity protects patient data from ransomware and phishing. See how to secure health records, use MFA and AI, and meet HIPAA rules. Apr 08, 20255 Min digital risk monitoringSector Analysis Protecting Critical Infrastructures with Advanced Digital Risk Monitoring Digital risk monitoring protects critical infrastructure from ransomware and grid attacks. See key technologies, real incidents and NIS2 and NIST rules. Mar 07, 20259 Min sme small businessesSector Analysis Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Businesses: A Beginner’s Guide A plain guide for small businesses on common cyber threats, basic protections such as MFA and backups, a security policy and affordable tools. Mar 06, 20256 Min High-tech futuristic scene with two individuals wearing neon-lit VR goggles and dark clothing on a s.Sector Analysis E-Commerce Cybersecurity: Best Practices for the Holiday Season Advanced e-commerce fraud prevention systems have emerged as a powerful solution, leveraging AI and ML to detect unusual patterns and identify potential risks. Dec 14, 20245 Min AI-generated image of a person walking along a vibrant, neon-lit beach promenade at dusk, with futur.Sector Analysis Securing Online Payments During the Holiday Shopping Spree How to keep online payments safe in the holiday rush: encryption, tokenization and monitoring for shops, and safe habits and MFA for shoppers. Dec 11, 20245 Min small and medium enterprises smesSector Analysis Cost-Effective Monitoring Solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Practical, low-cost ways for SMEs to monitor security: open-source tools, cloud services, managed providers, staff training and MFA basics today. Sep 19, 20247 Min cost-effective cybersecurity strategiesSector Analysis Cost-Effective Cybersecurity Strategies for Startups & SME’s There are cost-effective cybersecurity strategies that startups and SMEs can adopt to safeguard their assets without breaking the bank. Aug 23, 20248 Min Futuristic astronaut overlooking a high-tech space city with towering structures and glowing lights.Sector Analysis The Importance of Proactive Digital Risk Management for Enterprises Digital risk management helps enterprises find, assess and reduce digital threats before harm occurs. See the key trends and proactive steps to use. Aug 01, 20245 Min
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Last updated June 9, 2026
  • Articles on ransomware, APT groups, the dark web, digital risk protection, fraud, sector analysis and VIP security, written for security teams.

  • New articles are added several times a month. The newest come first, and every article shows its publish date.

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  • The count at the top of the blog page shows the current total, and each topic chip shows how many articles that topic holds. You can open all of them or pick one topic, such as APT Groups, Dark Web, Ransomware or Fraud. Each article shows its publish date.

  • The blog describes its articles as explained by the analysts who track threats. They cover threat actors, dark web activity, ransomware and digital risk. The newest articles appear first.

  • Yes. APT Groups is one of the topic chips above the list, and it opens only the articles on that topic. The Knowledge Hub also holds profiles of threat groups.

  • The surface web is the part of the internet that search engines list. The deep web is content that search engines do not list, such as pages behind a login. The dark web needs special software to reach. The blog has an article that explains the three layers in plain words.