Cyber crime is on the rise, and cyber criminals are exploring new ways of conducting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Making them harder to protect against and more effective at causing disruption. DDoS attacks are a relatively simple, but potent, form of cyberattack in which cyber criminals overload services with web traffic, slowing them down […]
Cyber attacks targeting vulnerabilities in internet browsers are on the rise, with Google Chrome being a main target for hackers. According to analysis by cybersecurity researchers at WatchGuard, the second quarter of this year saw an overall 23% increase in malware attacks against browsers, Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer, compared to the previous quarter. Much […]
Have you been involved in a data breach? Find out if your data’s been breached and what to do if it is. This guide will help you find out where and when, and lists the steps you should take next. Data breaches are security incidents we now hear about in every day cybersecurity news. They […]
Technology News: In a new report, McKinsey identifies innovative ways industries can benefit from applying AI. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses across many different industries operate. By adopting AI, businesses can automate activities, producing more efficient and effective results. The McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2022 report took an in-depth look at AI and its many […]
While the internet has undoubtedly brought new benefits, it’s also brought new problems, as cyber criminals look to exploit our ever-growing reliance on connectivity. The internet has provided malicious hackers with a variety of new ways to make money and cause disruption. Cyber criminals use phishing emails, malware, ransomware, and other malicious tactics to steal bank details, passwords […]
The security breach that hit Uber last week was the work of Lapsus$.Uber said it is in close coordination with the FBI and US Justice Department on the matter. Lapsus$ is a South American hacking group has attacked a number of technology giants in the past year, including Microsoft, Samsung, and Okta. What Happened? An Uber EXT contractor had […]
Microsoft rolls out a new security feature that should significantly slow down password attacks against Windows devices.The latest preview of Windows 11 ships with the SMB server authentication rate limiter on by default. This makes Windows 11″a very unattractive target” for hackers trying to steal credentials, since it’s much more time-consuming for them to target […]
One of the key components of global trade is also one of the most vulnerable to cyber security threats, which is why cyber security awareness is so important. Global supply chains rely on the smooth running of shipping and ports, but maritime cybersecurity is too often a low priority. Since the whole industry is reliant […]
The Importance of Data Security Data backup and recovery is the process of creating and storing copies of data that can be used to protect your organization against data loss, it’s a necessary safety net for businesses today. Data is one of the most valuable assets a business has and often holds the key to a competitive advantage in the […]