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Cyber attacks in retail: from prevention to resilience
- 30 Oct 2026
- Anna Matveeva & Maritz Cloete
- ICAEW
In this article we hear from by Moore Kingston Smith: Anna Matveeva, Partner and Head of Retail & Wholesale, and Maritz Cloete, Director of Risk Advisory.
How to use AI to strengthen your cyber defences
- 29 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Criminals have a new force multiplier and it is the same one businesses are racing to adopt. While AI is helping attackers probe networks faster than any human team could, AI can also help businesses identify their weak spots and help guard against threats.
How cyber criminals are leveraging AI
- 26 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Cyber attacks have become a constant source of concern for organisations, with the use of AI increasing the scale and sophistication of cyber crime.
Cyber: how to protect against identity theft
- 19 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Identity theft has become one of the most lucrative enterprises for cyber criminals in 2026, according to recent cyber trends reports. With more information about ourselves online than ever, how can we stay protected from identity theft?
Cyber security: is your charity prepared?
- 16 Oct 2026
- Kristina Kopic
- ICAEW
- Charity Community Newsletter
Cyber security may feel like an issue for the IT team, but it is increasingly a matter for finance teams, senior leaders and trustees too. A cyber incident can put an organisation’s money, data and reputation at risk, making good cyber security an important part of wider risk management and governance.
How much should your business worry about global cyber threats?
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
State-backed cyber attackers are sophisticated, well-resourced and increasingly disruptive. Experts tell us why no organisation is immune – and what effective defences look like.
Cyber: how to foster a ‘constant vigilance’ culture
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Human behaviour is essential to cyber resilience. Explore how organisations can build a culture of continuous vigilance and the practical steps management can take to embed shared responsibility and reinforce good cyber habits across the workforce.
Cyber: how to respond to a ransomware attack
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Almost half of all cyber attacks involve ransomware, a technology fast evolving into a far more dangerous threat to companies’ networks, with many underprepared for an attack. What are the critical steps businesses should take after a ransomware attack?
Top up your CPD with these free resources
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Alongside articles, podcasts and technical guidance, ICAEW members can now access specialist e-learning courses. As the CPD year comes to an end, we share a host of free resources to ensure you meet your goals.
Complete your CPD while you tick off your to do list
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
ICAEW podcasts are a great way to keep on track with your CPD when your time is at a premium. Subscribe and you can get expert insight into hot topics, from the impact of AI to what’s coming in the budget, delivered straight to your device.
Cyber: how big a threat are AI agents?
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
The news is currently full of AI agents ‘going rogue’, wreaking untold havoc beyond their designated tasks. This Cyber Security Awareness month, we talk to an expert who advises on deployment, to separate fact from hype.
Supply chain cyber threats: how to protect yourself
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
As companies shore up their enterprise network defences against cyber attacks, with varying degrees of success, the cyber hygiene of their supply chains is often overlooked. We look at vulnerabilities and how organisations can reduce the risks.
What good cyber hygiene looks like in 2026
- 15 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
The work of protecting and defending your business from cyber attacks is never done. We share the ongoing actions you should take to shore up against the criminals’ next breach attempt.
Cyber: how to spot a vishing attack
- 12 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Vishing – or voice phishing – makes it easy for criminals to pose as an organisation’s IT department, using social engineering techniques to steal credentials and MFA codes, giving them access to networks. Here we look at how it works and how to guard against it.
Cyber: assessing your insurance for the AI age
- 05 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
AI is intensifying the scale and frequency of cyber attacks against businesses. Experts tell us what this means for insurers and the companies that will be seeking their protection.
Cyber: inside the evolving world of cyber crime
- 01 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Technology investigative journalist and author Geoff White shares his insights into the rising sophistication of cyber criminals.
Common data protection fails and how to prevent them
- 01 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
As the Information Commissioner’s Office becomes the Information Commission, we look at nine data protection pitfalls and offer advice for smaller organisations on ways to avoid them.
Cyber: how prompt injection attacks target your AI tools
- 01 Oct 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
As part of Cyber Security Awareness month, we look at the ongoing battle of the accounting and finance industry against technology-enabled criminals and how prompt injection attacks are emerging as another threat the sector must defend against.
Cyber roundup: new AI threats raise the bar for resilience
- 29 Sep 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
September’s cyber roundup further explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the threat landscape, including the misuse of AI tools, the rise of shadow AI, and new regulatory expectations for resilience.
Synthetic identity fraud: what is it, and why does it matter?
- 07 Sep 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
New technology means that criminals no longer rely on a real person’s identity to commit fraud. Now, they can create convincing new ones, using a mixture of real and fabricated details.
Cyber roundup: new AI agent risks, and how to address them
- 26 Aug 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Reports about AI agents show some real risks that organisations need to be aware of when adopting the technology. The latest cyber news also highlights the importance of having strong supplier oversight, incident response planning and controls for emerging technologies.
Cyber roundup: the risk of falling behind
- 30 Jul 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly. July’s round-up explores how agentic AI, state-backed actors and quantum computing continue to raise the stakes for organisations.
How AI is making Crime as a Service more dangerous than ever
- 29 Jul 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
An illegal enterprise that closely models itself on legitimate Software as a Service methodology is making online criminality more accessible, while gaining a powerful boost from AI.
Eight steps to build a cyber resilient finance function
- 29 Jul 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
In many cases, the finance function will be cyber attackers’ first port of call. Here are eight tips for bolstering its defences.
Have your say on the future of Insolvency Rules
- 22 Jul 2026
- Professional Standards Department
- ICAEW
Insolvency practitioners are encouraged to share their practical experience as the UK Government reviews whether the Insolvency Rules remain effective, proportionate and ready for technological change. The consultation applies to England, Scotland and Wales and ends 6 October 2026.
Setting up an AI agent correctly part 1: initial steps
- 13 Jul 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Before an organisation thinks about using AI agents, due diligence, preparatory work, system piloting and judgement are required. We outline four steps to get set up right.
Practice Assurance Monitoring Report 2026 webinar – insights from our reviewers
- 09 Jul 2026
- Professional Standards Department
- ICAEW
In our recent webinar on ICAEW's Practice Assurance Monitoring Report 2026, Dean Neaves, Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Department, joined Quality Assurance Reviewers Dan Bevington and Hilary Barrett to discuss findings from more than 2,000 reviews completed in 2025. While the report highlights recurring areas requiring attention, the results show that most firms are meeting expected standards, with high levels of compliance, positive feedback on the monitoring process and strong awareness of cyber security risks.
AI governance: 10 essential questions for responsible adoption
- 03 Jul 2026
- ICAEW
As organisations increasingly adopt AI, robust governance is essential. These 10 questions highlight key areas organisations should consider to guide their AI adoption.
New data protection law: do you have a complaints procedure?
- 01 Jul 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Since 19 June, all UK-based organisations are legally required to handle data protection complaints and have procedure in place to do so. Find out what you need to know.
The AI cyber wars are hotting up
- 29 Jun 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
As thermometers hit new highs for June in the UK, the temperature has been rising in the ongoing battle between artificial intelligence and cyber security. Our monthly roundup explores the latest developments, incidents and more.
Why it pays to prepare for an economic crisis
- 12 Jun 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
The Iranian conflict highlights how unpredictable global risks can be. In this environment, it helps to plan for the worst. We suggest six key areas of focus.
Phishing most prevalent cyber attack, confirms UK survey
- 28 May 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
In May, government research confirmed prevalence of cyber attacks on UK businesses, as well as their level of preparedness. Meanwhile, various national bodies and regulators have jointly published advice and guidance on AI agents and cyber security.
King’s Speech 2026: late payments plan confirmed
- 13 May 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
The King’s Speech featured proposed legislation on late payments and regulatory reform in an agenda that prioritised national security above all else.
AI makes cyber security business critical: how accountants should respond
- 05 May 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
As AI evolves with more advanced models and tools, cyber security is shifting from human speed to machine autonomy, with implications for finance professionals.
Cyber: should we be afraid of Mythos?
- 30 Apr 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
One story has dominated the headlines in the world of cyber in April. In our latest roundup, we look at whether Anthropic’s new Claude Mythos model is something to embrace or fear, alongside other cyber stories you might have missed.
Can AI agents create regulatory compliance risks?
- 28 Apr 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
A new report by the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) outlines key regulatory compliance risks that accountancy firms can be exposed to when using AI agents.
Cyber: could a bad actor be lurking in your email accounts?
- 07 Apr 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
It’s never been easier for cyber attackers to get into your email accounts. Here’s why you should take it seriously, and how to protect yourself.
Cyber: exposed data, deepfakes and wartime threats
- 26 Mar 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
March highlighted the risks relating to exposed data, the growing use of deepfakes and heightened cyber threats linked to geopolitical tensions.
Service Line Evolution: Managing Risk as Mid-Tier Firms Diversify
- 17 Mar 2026
- Marsh
- ICAEW
Mid-tier accountancy firms are undergoing a period of structural change as they respond to shifting client expectations, technological disruption, and increasing regulatory complexity. Research from the ICAEW’s Evolution of Mid-Tier Accountancy Firms 2025 highlights a profession that is actively adapting its service mix while balancing growth opportunities with operational and regulatory risk.
2026: how to manage cyber and AI risk
- 26 Feb 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
With multiple high-profile cyber attacks last year, Esther Mallowah, Head of Tech Policy at ICAEW discusses if businesses should be worried and how to manage risk amid developing technology.
Cyber: the dangers of agents and vibe coding
- 26 Feb 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
While artificial intelligence can be an opportunity and a risk for cyber security, events in February highlighted the threat that AI tools and agents can pose to organisations’ cyber security.
How to identify and deal with fake invoices
- 19 Feb 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
While most of us are becoming well versed in spotting the clumsy fabricated Paypal invoices littering our personal inboxes, for businesses fake invoices are posing an increasingly significant threat.
Can you spot these signs of fraud?
- 11 Feb 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Fraud is more common than people realise. Businesses of all sizes need to be alive to the signs and proactively manage the risks. ICAEW’s Laura Hough outlines what to look out for and actions to take.
Do data privacy concerns set the tone for cyber security in 2026?
- 29 Jan 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
We’re only a month into 2026 but already cyber and data privacy have been making headlines. With the spotlight on xAI’s Grok this month, you may have missed some other significant stories.
Building resilience: four essential steps
- 22 Jan 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
As criminal threats grow for organisations, particularly in the finance department, CFOs, finance leaders and board members must work to create a resilient culture within their organisations.
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Top 5 professional indemnity claims for accountants in 2025
- 19 Jan 2026
- Marsh Commercial
- ICAEW
2025 was a transformative year for accountants. With rapid technological advancements, evolving regulations, and shifting client expectations, the profession has faced both exciting opportunities and new challenges. While accountants continue to play a vital role in business success, these changes have also increased the risk of professional indemnity (PI) claims.
Five lessons all businesses could take from the Cyber Action Plan
- 19 Jan 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
The government’s Cyber Action Plan outlines the cyber approach for the public sector. But there are practical lessons that any business could apply.
The five biggest software adoption pitfalls
- 08 Jan 2026
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
At best, landing in one of these pitfalls will trigger teeth-gnashing frustration. At worst, it will lead you into regulatory hot water. From any angle, they are best avoided.
Cyber roundup: Learnings from 2025
- 18 Dec 2025
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
This year has been eventful, marked by high-profile cyber incidents, advancements in technology and AI influencing cybercrime and security, evolving AI regulation, and an increased focus on national cyber resilience. In light of these developments, this month's cyber roundup outlines the key lessons learned from 2025.
Cyber resilience: key considerations for 2026
- 15 Dec 2025
- ICAEW Insights
- ICAEW
Which cyber developments will be particularly vital to watch in the next 12 months? The Financial Times's 2025 Cyber Resilience Summit picked out key trends.
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