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#OnThisDay in 1999, Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker launched Napster, one of the most disruptive internet platforms of its era. Napster introduced peer-to-peer music sharing to the mainstream, fundamentally changing how people accessed and distributed digital content. While the platform quickly became hugely popular, particularly among students, it also sparked major legal battles around copyright, digital ownership, and online distribution. Although Napster was eventually shut down in 2002 following legal action from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), its impact on the future of digital media was enormous. The platform helped pave the way for modern streaming services and reshaped the music industry’s relationship with technology and the internet. #Technology #InternetHistory #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Napster

Spear phishing is a highly targeted form of phishing where attackers tailor messages to specific individuals, often using personal or organisational information to make emails appear legitimate. Because these attacks are so convincing, they significantly increase the likelihood of users clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive data. Our Human Risk Management (HRM) platform helps organisations stay ahead of these threats by delivering targeted security awareness training and realistic phishing simulations. By exposing users to real-world scenarios and reinforcing best practices, HRM builds awareness, improves behaviour, and reduces the risk of successful attacks, turning your people into a strong line of defence. Want to know more?? Contact us for a free demo at https://zurl.co/2oToB. Test. Train. Protect. #CyberSecurity #HumanRisk #Infosec #SecurityAwareness #Phishing

#OnThisDay in 1996, AT&T introduced a video calling system for PCs that could operate over standard telephone lines, a major step forward in the evolution of digital communication. At a time when video conferencing required expensive high-capacity network connections, AT&T’s solution used Intel Pentium processors and advanced compression software to transmit both video and audio over traditional phone infrastructure. This innovation helped lay the foundations for the video communication technologies we now use every day across business, education, and collaboration platforms. A reminder of how rapidly communications technology has evolved over the last three decades. #Technology #Innovation #ComputingHistory #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #Telecommunications

#OnThisDay in 1992, Apple unveiled the Newton PDA, one of the earliest attempts at creating a truly portable digital assistant. Long before smartphones and tablets became part of everyday life, the Newton introduced concepts such as handwriting recognition, digital note-taking, and mobile productivity. Although the device faced criticism following its delayed release and early software limitations, the Newton helped shape the future of mobile computing and influenced technologies that would later appear in devices like the iPhone and iPad. #Apple #Technology #Innovation #ComputingHistory #DigitalTransformation

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68% of cyber breaches now involve the human element. As phishing and AI-driven social engineering attacks continue to evolve, organisations must move beyond traditional awareness training and adopt a proactive Human Risk Management strategy. The goal isn’t just training employees , it’s building long-term secure behaviours. #CyberSecurity #HumanRisk #Phishing #MSSP

#OnThisDay in 1959, MIT shut down the Whirlwind computer after nearly a decade of operation. Whirlwind was one of the first real-time digital computers and helped shape the future of modern computing, air defence systems, and interactive technology. When it debuted in 1951, the machine amazed audiences with its processing speed and memory capabilities, revolutionary for its time. Project director Jay Forrester described it as a “reliable operating system,” running 35 hours a week with 90% utility using electrostatic tube memory. Whirlwind’s innovations laid important foundations for: - Real-time computing - Modern operating systems - Interactive computing - Early cyber defence systems - Enterprise infrastructure technology A reminder of how rapidly technology evolves from room-sized computers in the 1950s to AI-driven systems shaping cyber security today. #Technology #CyberSecurity #ComputingHistory #AI #Innovation #MIT #InfoSec

Is the password finally becoming obsolete? The NCSC is now encouraging organisations to adopt passkeys as the future of authentication. 💠 Phishing resistant 💠 Faster logins 💠 Improved security 💠 Less password fatigue As identity-based attacks continue to rise, now is the time to review your authentication strategy. Need support with identity security or Cyber Essentials? Get in touch with our team. For further reading, visit the NCSC website https://zurl.co/Vsi1U #CyberSecurity #Passkeys #MFA #IdentitySecurity #CyberEssentials

Turn your employees into your strongest line of defence Human error remains one of the biggest drivers of cyber incidents - with phishing alone responsible for a significant proportion of breaches. That’s where Human Risk Management (HRM) comes in. Our HRM platform helps organisations: • Measure and understand human cyber risk • Deliver engaging, ongoing security awareness training • Run realistic phishing simulations to build resilience • Monitor exposed credentials via dark web scanning • Track compliance and user behaviour with real-time reporting With a proven approach to calculate, reduce, and monitor risk, HRM enables you to build a security-aware culture, not just tick a compliance box. Interested? Contact jo.saxby@factoryinternet.co.uk to arrange a demo

You can’t fix what you can’t see. Our vulnerability scanning services help you identify security gaps across your environment before attackers have the chance to exploit them. ✔️ Continuous scanning and monitoring ✔️ Prioritised risk insights ✔️ Clear, actionable remediation steps Stay ahead of threats by knowing where your vulnerabilities lie. Get in touch to strengthen your security posture today. #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #RiskManagement #InfoSec #Security