The Small
Business
Cyber Security Guy
⭐100K+ Monthly Downloads
⭐Top 20 Apple Management
⭐100K+ Monthly Downloads ⭐Top 20 Apple Management
Welcome to the blog and podcast, where we share brutally honest views, sharp opinions, and lived experience from four decades in the technology trenches. Whether you're here to read or tune in, expect no corporate fluff and no pulled punches.
Everything here is personal. These are my and the team’s thoughts, opinions forged in the heat of battle! And not those of our employers, clients, or any other professional with whom we are associated.
If you’re offended, take it up with us, not them.
What you’ll get here (and on the podcast):
Straight-talking advice for small businesses that want to stay secure
Honest takes on cybersecurity trends, IT malpractice, and vendor nonsense
The occasional rant — and yes, the occasional expletive
War stories from the frontlines (names changed to protect the spectacularly guilty)
I've been doing this for over 40 years. I’ve seen genius, idiocy, and everything in between. Some of it makes headlines, and most of it should.
This blog and the podcast are where we break it all down.
Grab a coffee and pull up a chair, you need to see this!
The Slopocalypse in the Apple App Store: When Five-Star Apps Leak Your Life
The Apple App Store feels safe. That is the story many people tell themselves. Firehound and Vulnu show why that comfort can be dangerous. Researchers have flagged this week insecure iPhone apps that expose user data through badly secured cloud storage. Some leak private chats, email addresses, and location traces. Many of these apps look polished and carry strong ratings. That is the trap. In this guest post, Corrine Jefferson explains how slop apps slip through review, why AI apps raise the stakes, and what you can do today to cut your risk. What is on your phone right now?
⚠️ Full Disclaimer
This is my personal blog. The views, opinions, and content shared here are mine and mine alone. They do not reflect or represent the views, beliefs, or policies of:
My employer
Any current or past clients, suppliers, or partners
Any other organisation I’m affiliated with in any capacity
Nothing here should be taken as formal advice — legal, technical, financial, or otherwise. If you’re making decisions for your business, always seek professional advice tailored to your situation.
Where I mention products, services, or companies, that’s based purely on my own experience and opinions — I’m not being paid to promote anything. If that ever changes, I’ll make it clear.
In short: This is my personal space to share my personal views. No one else is responsible for what’s written here — so if you have a problem with something, take it up with me, not my employer.