No matter how big or small your business is, chances are there’s something cyber criminals can exploit. For these scammers, it’s not always about the money, any amount of data and information is valuable. Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions. It uses psychological manipulation to […]
Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned money, personal information, and worst casescenario, your identity. The scary truth is, nearly 75% of Americans experienced at least one of these types of holiday scams last year and the consequences can be dire. When shopping online during the […]
With evolving technologies and the fast-changing world, new cyber security challenges arise. Many of today’s cybersecurity problems still to be fixed, and certainly, there are some constants. Ransomware has been a major cybersecurity issue for years, but shows no signs of going away as cyber criminals continue to evolve their attacks. Unfortunately, a significant numbers […]
US Government looks at ways of limiting the impact of ransomware across the world. The White House has united dozens of nations and representatives from big tech companies for a two-day summit aimed at figuring out how to tackle the global ransomware problem. “When you look at government networks, as we know – Costa Rica; […]
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 2 Focus: Using Strong Passwords & Password Managers Stealing passwords remains a popular way for criminals to gain unauthorized access. Choosing a strong and complex password makes it harder for hackers to guess it. You […]
The most common victims targeted work at organisations that weren’t using multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are one of the most lucrative forms of cyber crime: According to the FBI, the combined total lost is over $43 billion and counting, with attacks in at least 177 countries. These attacks […]
Cloud applications and software have become a key part of everyday life for employees and businesses. Enhance your cyber security awareness to avoid simple errors that can make your cloud an easy target for hackers. The popularity of cloud applications and software has risen significantly in recent years, and while using cloud services can be beneficial […]
The security breach that hit Uber last week was the work of Lapsus$.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 […]
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 […]