How does malicious software work?
Malicious software, or malware for short, includes a complete set of procedures, routines and programs associated with the dedicated operation of a computer system, but is designed with harmful intent. […]
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Key cybersecurity protocols for start-up businesses
Many fledgling firms just starting out mistakenly believe that the cybersecurity issues faced by bigger companies simply won’t come knocking at their door. The truth is that threat operators will select targets that include enterprises of all sizes, and data regulators will not go softer on a smaller firm than they will on an established […]
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How can companies prepare for ransomware attacks?
The consequences of a ransomware attack can be exceptionally damaging to enterprises of all shapes and sizes. The data breaches involved in such assaults can lead to heavy costs, from expensive forensic investigations and company downtime to massive fines from data regulators and a long-term loss of reputation. […]
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Investment banking company confirms data breach
US multinational financial services and investment banking enterprise Morgan Stanley recently reported it had suffered a data breach as a result of attackers stealing customer data when they successfully hacked the Accellion FTA server employed by a third-party vendor. […]
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How to legally sign a document electronically
It is now possible for parties to sit on opposite sides of the world and sign an agreement electronically. However, an agreement may be rendered invalid if the legal document is executed by using an electronic signature in an incorrect fashion. […]
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Why should companies invest in document security?
Since March last year, many enterprises across the world have rushed to adopt new technologies to remain resilient in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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REvil demands $70m from Kaseya attack victims
The ransomware operation known as REvil has now fixed the price it wants to be paid for the decryption of all enterprise systems that were locked in the recent Kaseya supply chain assault. […]
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How well can you spot a phishing attempt?
Phishing is a common attack vector used by today’s threat operators against enterprises of all sizes. From small to medium businesses to multinational corporations, targets selected vary greatly, leaving no company free from threat. […]
Ransomware groups use sites to enlist affiliates
Driven to find alternative means of self-promotion after the topic of ransomware was banned on notable Russian-language cybercrime forums, ransomware operators are now using websites to attract affiliates instead. […]
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Automaker discloses data breach
In recent communications to data regulators and customers, the US wing of German-owned car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz disclosed a large-scale data leak. In a recent investigation undertaken by the company, 1.6 million individual customer data records were accessed. The files included a wealth of personally identifiable information (PII) on Mercedes-Benz’s USA customers and the analysis focused […]
Google deploys spam-focused algorithm update
Technology giant Google has now rolled out an algorithm update specifically targeted at combating spam and filtering it out in the results it provides when users employ its popular search engine. […]
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Four reasons why companies aren’t using encryption
Out of all the tools offering greater security, cybersecurity experts agree that encryption is critical. Readily available, with a wide range of products to select from, encryption software is not tricky to come by, but despite this easy access many companies across the UK are still not using it. […]
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