Most business leaders are familiar with the hardware and software elements of their business IT infrastructure. However, many overlook the importance of “wetware” when it comes to their cyber security. Wetware is an informal term used to describe the people who interact with IT, it’s coder slang for the human element of IT architecture, and […]
Cyber crime is rapidly evolving, as is the terminology used to describe it. This blog consists of commonly used terms thatyou might find online as cyber crime continues to boom. Keeping on top of cybersecurity risks is a constant challenge. Threats including phishing, malware and ransomware are continually evolving and adapting, as cyber criminals regularly find new, innovative […]
A cyber-extortion gang is using phishing emails, social engineering, and a network of phony call centers to scam victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Enhance your cyber security asap. These cyber criminals are tricking victims into allowing them remote access into their PC, then they steal data and threaten to leak it if […]
Passwords are a common target for hackers, but many of us still aren’t doing the cybersecurity basics to help protect our accounts. Here’s what to do. Cyber crooks aremore determined than ever, with the number of cyberattacks on the rise. Hackers are making almost 1,000 attempts, every second to hack account passwords in order to […]
Follow these steps to help keep your data secure from criminal hackers, and other cyber threats to your privacy while using public Wi-Fi. Keeping data protected and consistently available is more critical than ever. The Way We Work Has Changed:Ensure Your Network Security The rise of remote and hybrid working means that many office professionals are no longer tied […]
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we’re partnering with Sophos to provide bitesize cyber security guidance based on the event’s weekly themes. Week 3 Focus: Updating Software Updates add new/enhanced features, security fixes, and boost general performance! The exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities in software/applications was the root cause of almost half of cyber incidents investigated in 2021 by Sophos. Keeping […]
Microsoft Warns: Hackers are using open source software and bogus social media accounts to dupe software engineers and IT support staff with fake job offers, that in reality lead to malware attacks. According to threat analysts from Microsoft’s advanced persistent threat (APT) research group, a phishing hacking crew, linked to North Korea’s armed forces, has […]
Cloud applications and software have become a key part of everyday life for employees and businesses. Enhance your cyber security awareness to avoid simple errors that can make your cloud an easy target for hackers. The popularity of cloud applications and software has risen significantly in recent years, and while using cloud services can be beneficial […]
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 […]