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 […]
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Throughout the month, we’re partnering with Sophos to provide bitesize cybersecurity guidance based on the event’s weekly themes. Week 1 Focus: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) What is MFA? MFA is a security measure that requires two or more proofs of identity, beyond just a password, to grant you access into accounts. Types […]
Newly discovered cyber security threat, a cross-platform piece of malware called ‘Chaos’ is spreading on Linux and Windows systems to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. These attacks target online gaming firms, crypto exchanges, and rival ‘stressor’ sites renting DDoS-as-a-service. The malware, which was written in Go – Google’s popular cloud and systems programming […]
Microsoft has warned that attackers are already taking advantage of recently disclosed zero-day exploits to hack into victim’s networks and steal data, and more attacks are likely on the way. The two new zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server (CVE-2022-41040 and CVE-2022-41082) were detailed last week, with warnings that they could allow hackers to remotely gain […]
There’s at least one thing Republicans and Democrats can agree on in the US Senate: the importance of open-source software in today’s tech world. Seriously. As US Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) said last week, “Open-source software is the bedrock of the digital world.“ His partner across the aisle, Rob Portman (R-OH), agreed, saying, “The computers, […]