What is going on at Parasol Group?
A few weeks ago, Parasol, a leading umbrella company, was struck by a cyber-attack that caused severe issues…
How Do Umbrella Companies Make Money?
There is a common misconception that umbrella companies are raking it in. In reality, the only income that…
Can You Switch Umbrella Company When Mid-Contract?
Switching umbrella companies is a straightforward process, and providing you’re joining a reputable provider with streamlined processes in…
Essential Advice: Protecting Your Umbrella Company & Payroll Business From Cyber Security Threats And Hackers
Okay, so we’re a little late to the party regarding sharing this article. However, we know that many…
Which umbrella companies and contractor accountants have been hacked or subjected to cyber-attacks?
The entire umbrella company and contractor accountancy sector has been shaken by multiple cyber security attacks that have…
“Key systems” at SJD Accountancy impacted by cyber security incident
Another brand under the Optionis Group, SJD Accountancy, has also been hit by cybercriminals. Earlier today, we wrote…
Nixon Williams – another well-known umbrella company and accountant suffers from a “cyber security incident”
2022 has already been a very stressful year for several leading umbrella companies that have been subjected to…
Download our complete guide to umbrella companies
If you’re new to umbrella companies, you will probably have many questions about how they work and process…
The FCSA responds to recent cyber-attacks targetting umbrella companies
Brookson, a leading UK-based umbrella company, had been hit by a cyber-attack this week that’s caused a temporary…
Brookson is the latest umbrella company to be hit with a “malicious” cyber attack
Umbrella companies are continuing to be targeted by cybercriminals. Last night, one of the UK’s leading umbrella companies,…
Umbrella company cloning remains a serious threat to the sector in 2022
Sadly, the threat of umbrella company cloning doesn’t appear to have faded away. Instead, it remains a severe…
Parasol umbrella company experiences “system outage” resulting in delayed payments
One of the UK’s best-known umbrella companies, Parasol, has experienced a “system outage”, which has resulted in late…
