AI Data Poisoning: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Defend Against It in 2026
AI Security Guide Recent disclosures show data poisoning has moved from theory into operations. This guide explains the threat in plain terms and sets out the controls organisations should put in place. Published 1 May 2026 · Approx. 8–10 min read Poisoned data behaves like ordinary input until a hidden trigger activates. Key takeaway 1. […]
Claude Mythos: The AI Too Dangerous to Release, and What It Means for Your Business
Share The most interesting thing Anthropic did this month wasn’t announce a new AI model. It was refuse to sell it. Claude Mythos, revealed on 7 April under the working name “Mythos Preview”, can (according to Anthropic’s own red team) read decades-old software, find the security flaws nobody ever spotted, and write the code […]
The Rockstar Games Breach: Why Your Vendors Are Your Weakest Link
10 min read On 11 April 2026, the hacking group ShinyHunters announced they had breached Rockstar Games the studio behind Grand Theft Auto, one of the most valuable entertainment franchises in history. They set a deadline of 14 April: pay the ransom, or the data goes public. Rockstar did not pay. The data is now […]
Scotland’s AI Strategy 2026–2031: What It Means for Your Business
Share The Scottish Government has unveiled an ambitious five-year AI plan. Here’s what Scottish businesses need to know. On 20 March 2026, the Scottish Government published its landmark AI Strategy for 2026–2031, setting out a bold vision for how artificial intelligence can drive responsible, inclusive growth across every sector of the Scottish economy. With independent […]
Managed IT Services for Scottish SMEs
Share If you’re running a small or medium-sized business in Scotland, you’ve probably asked yourself: should we manage our own IT, or bring in a specialist? It’s a question that comes up when systems start slowing down, when a cyber incident keeps you awake at night, or when your one IT person hands in their […]
AI in IT Support: How SilverCloud Uses AI to Prevent Downtime
Share Introduction Artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech giants and Silicon Valley start-ups. It’s already changing the way IT support works for everyday businesses, including yours. According to the ONS, 23% of UK businesses were using AI by September 2025 up from just 9% two years earlier. In Scotland, the picture is even stronger: Scottish […]
Cybercrime Has Gone Corporate and Scottish SMEs are Squarely in the Crosshairs
Cybercrime Has Gone Corporate — And Scottish SMEs Are Squarely in the Crosshairs Cybercrime Has Gone Corporate — And Scottish SMEs Are Squarely in the Crosshairs Share There’s a persistent myth in Scottish business circles that cyber attacks are something that happens to other people — to banks, to the NHS, to the big retailers […]
Outsourcing IT in 2026: How to Get the Benefits Without Losing Control
Share The most effective IT operations in 2026 share a common characteristic: they don’t try to do everything in-house. That isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of good management. The scope of “good IT” now includes security operations, compliance, cloud, Microsoft 365 governance, continuity planning, and AI adoption. For most SMEs, outsourcing […]
Can You Spot a Cyber Attack Before It Hits?
Share Hackers are not just targeting big corporations. In fact, small and medium-sized businesses are now the number one target for cyber criminals, precisely because they are seen as easier to breach than large enterprises with dedicated IT security teams. In Scotland, thousands of SMEs are processing sensitive customer data, handling financial transactions, and running […]