We Deepfaked Bob (with his consent)
Deepfakes have been headline‑news for years, but 2025 marks the moment they crossed an important threshold: video deepfakes that need…
The Sheffield Siege CTF – 3 Years of Empowering UK Cybersecurity Talent
Back Again: The Sheffield Siege – 3 Years Strong and Still Raising Hell (Ethically, of course 😇) Yep, we’re back…
DORA Compliance for FinTech: Insights from Our Latest FinTech North Article
At Cyber Alchemy, we’re committed to empowering the FinTech community with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the evolving…
The Problem Under the Hood: AI Bias and Poisoning
The Problem Under the Hood: AI Bias and Poisoning As impressive as Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 or Anthropic’s…
The Boom in AI Tools: Opportunity or Security Nightmare?
AI is driving efficiency and innovation in business. But have you considered the security risks? Many business leaders, eager to…
How to Prevent Social Engineering Attacks: Phishing, Pig Butchering & More
Trust is a business essential. It wins clients, strengthens teams, and fuels partnerships. But hackers are using it to their…
Cyber Alchemy & FinTech North: Securing Growth and Innovation in Northern FinTech
At Cyber Alchemy, we’re proud to announce our strategic partnership with FinTech North, the leading platform fostering FinTech innovation and…
How to Defend Against Advanced Persistent Threats
Every cyber threat is bad for business, but some are much, much worse. While ransomware hits hard, making its presence…
Expanding Attack Surface? Here’s how to stay secure.
Work has never been more flexible. Remote teams, cloud-based collaboration, and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies have made office-based work smoother and…
Attacker-in-the-Middle Attacks: How Safe Are You in Public Spaces?
Public Wi-Fi is everywhere – in cafés, airports, hotels, and more. It’s super convenient. But it also poses a huge…
Too many tools? The problems with Fragmented Security Tooling
Ever feel like you’ve got way too many cybersecurity tools? Maybe you’ve got one for endpoint detection, another for network…
Injection Attacks: From SQL to AI Prompt Injection
Injection attacks remain one of the biggest cyber threats. They take advantage of input fields and data-processing tools to break…
How DORA Impacts Fintech Cybersecurity
Fintech companies are very common targets for cybercriminals. For pretty obvious reasons… With billions of pounds and sensitive information flowing…
Rethinking Patch Management: Securing Modern Systems and Cloud Environments
Software ‘patches’ are so-called because they used to be like patching clothes. That little piece of fabric makes the jacket…
Data Protection: Are you hitting The Big 3?
Every organisation, big or small, handles personal information . Think contacts (customers, suppliers, staff etc), finance (payroll, price lists, invoices,…
What Is The Real Cost of a Data Breach?
Quick note: there’s no scare tactics in this post. My intention is to give you the facts about data breaches,…
Cyber Security Responsibilities of a CEO
CEOs: Cybersecurity isn’t optional. Take responsibility. Today, it’s not just a problem for IT. It’s a boardroom priority and a…
How to Protect Your Network from Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
Malicious hackers aren’t always after your data… Sometimes, they just want to cause chaos for your business. They aim to disrupt your…
How to Control Unauthorised Access within Internal Systems
First step to controlling unauthorised access: Assume they’re already in… Because if you haven’t addressed the issue of access, it…
How to Manage Insider Threats Effectively
When we think of cybersecurity threats, our first thought often goes to shadowy hackers plotting from afar. But what if…
How to Secure Your Financial Data
For cybercriminals, financial data is a prime target. And it’s easy to see why. Financial information – including transaction records,…
How to Reduce Your Long-Term Cybersecurity Costs
When I speak to business leaders about strengthening their cybersecurity, there’s one question that always comes up: “So, what’s this…
How to Secure Remote Work Environments
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we work has changed dramatically. Working from home or in hybrid setups has quickly…
Is Your Cybersecurity Training Truly Effective?
You’ve invested in the latest firewalls, cutting-edge antivirus software, and the newest security systems in place. Great start! But have…
