Bogus ransomware attacks plague WordPress sites
A fresh wave of attacks began recently, resulting in almost 300 WordPress sites being hacked. […]
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Three staff-related cybersecurity issues to consider
From IT security admins to Chief Information Officers (CIOs), those charged with data security for enterprises understand that the human element of a firm is often the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. While technical tools from antiviruses to firewalls can help, a lack of understanding regarding cybersecurity risks, poor practices, and an inability to […]
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Electronics retail firm hit by Hive ransomware
MediaMarkt, the retail giant specialising in electronics, recently suffered a targeted attack employing Hive ransomware. […]
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Understanding encryption and GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) security principles demand that firms use appropriate organisational and technical measures to ensure personal data is processed safely. In the following sections, we’ll explore encryption as a security solution for data protection. What is the purpose of encryption? Encryption is technically a mathematical function that can encode data in […]
Galaxkey wins UK Government funding to enable children to communicate safely online
16/11/21: Galaxkey, the cybersecurity platform known for its innovative approach to protecting sensitive data simply and effectively, has won funding to develop a platform that will enable children to communicate safely online – without risk of sexual exploitation. It will develop the platform with its trusted technology partners Yoti and Image Analyzer. The funding has […]
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Hackers wreak havoc on UK fishing website
Britain’s largest online fishing supply shop, Angling Direct, was recently hacked by malicious operators with keen anglers using the ecommerce platform finding themselves redirected to an adult site. […]
What are the different types of email security?
Emails and the account they are sent from contain a wealth of sensitive data. If a hacker obtains access to them, the result can be catastrophic for companies with considerable data breach on their hands. Email is also a favoured attack vector for threat actors, who launch schemes and scams at companies through this commonly […]
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State hackers hit organisations in critical sectors
Cybersecurity experts at Palo Alto Networks recently issued warnings about an insidious hacking campaign. The continuing cybercriminal initiative has already compromised at least nine different organisations around the world operating in critical sectors, including technology, defence, energy, healthcare, and education. Anatomy of a cyberespionage campaign To breach the organisation’s networks, the threat operators behind this […]
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The rising threat of botnet attacks
The term “botnet” defines a collection of internet-connected technological devices that are enslaved and injected with malware, designed to give control of some or all of their functions to a threat operator. […]
Is your firm “malware aware”?
Malicious software, or malware for short, is used by cybercriminals in a wide variety of campaigns and strategies involving extortion and data theft, among other misdemeanours. Malware comes in many forms, each with its own purpose and attack vector. Today, we’re going to explore some of the different threats enterprises should be aware of: […]
Ransomware groups infect visitors via SEO poisoning
Cybersecurity researchers have observed two different campaigns linked to SolarMarker backdoor or the nefarious ransomware gang, REvil, that utilises search engine optimisation (SEO) poisoning to serve up malicious payloads to victims. […]
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New malware roots infected Android devices
A newly detected Android malware is able to root infected tech to take total control, while tweaking system settings unnoticed. The malware is also able to escape detection using anti-emulation and code abstraction checks. […]