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More employees are clicking on risky links in scam emails than ever before. If you have even the smallest doubt this could happen, the answer is training…
Have you ever wondered how many phishing scams your employees encounter daily? The answer might be more alarming than you think.
Last year, the number of employees clicking on phishing links tripled, and businesses everywhere are feeling the impact.
Before we delve deeper into this issue, let's take a step back.
Phishing is when scammers try to steal sensitive information, like passwords or payment details, by pretending to be a trusted source.
For instance, an employee might receive an email that looks like it's from Microsoft, with a link to a login page. Once they enter their details, that information goes straight to the criminals, giving them access to your business.
Here's the concerning part: phishing attacks are not only becoming more frequent, but they're also getting harder to detect.
Email phishing remains a significant problem, but scammers are expanding their tactics. They're planting fake links in search engines, social media, online ads, and website comments. Knowing that employees are cautious about emails, scammers are finding new ways to bypass their defences.
So, why are more people falling for these scams?
One reason is fatigue. Employees see so many phishing attempts in their inboxes that it's challenging to stay vigilant all the time. Scammers are also becoming more creative, using fake websites and emails that are nearly indistinguishable from the real ones.
They're now targeting trusted platforms like Microsoft 365, which hold a wealth of business data.
Your employees can either be your greatest defense or your biggest vulnerability. A well-trained, alert team can spot phishing attempts before any damage is done. But if they're unaware or unprepared, a single click can lead to financial losses, stolen data, and significant trouble for your business.
So, what's the solution?
Start with education. Ensure your team knows what phishing looks like, not just in emails but across the web. Teach them to question unexpected requests for their login details, double-check links, and report anything suspicious. Regular training sessions can keep the risk of phishing scams fresh in their minds.
At the same time, don't place all the responsibility on your team's shoulders. Tools like multi-factor authentication (MFA) add an extra layer of security, so even if a password is stolen, attackers can't get in. Combine this with up-to-date software and a robust cybersecurity plan, and you'll have a much better chance of keeping your business safe.
Phishing scams aren't going away anytime soon, but with the right approach, you can prevent your business from becoming another statistic.
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- Sam Collins, Assistant Director of Digital and Data, City of London Corporation
- Chelsea Chamberlin, Chief Technology Officer, Roc Technologies
- Scott McKinnon, Chief Security Officer, Palo Alto Networks
- Rhod Morgan, Chief Operations Officer, Vorboss
- Elliot Townsend, Senior Director, Juniper Networks
- Christa Elizabeth Norton, Marketing Director, Roc Technologies
Together, they explored how the new network will improve public services, strengthen cyber resilience and support a more connected, future-ready City.
For many landlords and building managers, the word “wayleave” feels like the responsible route whenever a fibre circuit is being installed on their property. It sounds formal and safe – a neat legal box to tick.
In many cases, however, a wayleave adds unnecessary complexity and delays, frustrates tenants, and can expose landlords to long-term legal risks.
At Vorboss, we’ve connected thousands of office spaces across London without a wayleave, keeping landlords in full control and getting tenants online faster.
What is a wayleave?
A wayleave is a written agreement between a landowner and a telecoms operator. It gives the operator permission to install and keep equipment on private property.
What many people don’t realise is that signing a wayleave also activates “Code rights” under the Electronic Communications Code. These rights go beyond simple permission, they give the operator legal powers to stay on the property indefinitely, access it when needed, and even refuse removal of their equipment in certain situations.
For a typical connection into a commercial building in London, a wayleave can make the fibre installation process slower, more expensive, and limit the landlord’s flexibility long term.
Why a wayleave isn’t required for standard in-building fibre connections
For a standard in-building fibre connection serving a tenant, a wayleave isn’t a legal requirement. Important protections, like building access, fire safety, repairing any damage, and removing equipment, are already covered by the tenant’s lease and usual building rules.
If no wayleave is signed, no Code rights are triggered, meaning the landlord retains full control and the installation exists under a simple, fully revocable licence.
In practice, this gives landlords far more protection and flexibility:
- No legal lock-in – the telecoms operator has no long-term rights to stay or refuse removal.
- Landlords keep full control – equipment can be moved or removed when the building changes.
- Faster fibre installation – no time lost in drafting contracts or solicitor reviews.
- Happier tenants – connections go live quicker; tenants get to move in faster.
By contrast, signing a wayleave and granting Code rights introduces a complex and expensive legal process for any fibre removal or relocation. This can take at least 18 months, plus potential court or tribunal proceedings, making it slower, and far less flexible for the landlord.
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