LONDON – 10 May 2023 – Galaxkey has been recognised as one of the top 100 innovative CyberTech companies across the globe in the fourth annual CyberTech100 list. It joins an elite group of companies with a proven track record in safeguarding financial institutions against cyber threats. The list, produced by data and research firm […]
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Introduction to Zero Trust and Zero Knowledge Zero Trust and Zero Knowledge are two concepts that are frequently used in the world of cybersecurity. While both approaches aim to enhance data security, they differ in their core principles. Zero Trust is a network security model that revolves around strict identity verification protocols, while Zero Knowledge […]
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In February 2023, the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted data within their systems. The Medusa ransomware gang demanded a $1 million ransom from the MPS district to delete data allegedly stolen in a ransomware attack. The district did not pay the ransom but instead opted to restore the data […]
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In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, posing a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. Companies that fail to protect their data from unauthorised access and cyber-attacks not only face hefty fines but also damage to their reputation and customer trust. To maintain a competitive edge in the market, […]
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Healthcare is one of the most sensitive and personal industries out there. The nature of data stored, shared, and sent within the healthcare sector is highly personal and sensitive in nature, making data security a crucial concern for operators. Companies are obligated to ensure the personal information of data subjects is secure but still accessible […]
A recent cybersecurity report has revealed that Eval PHP, a genuine yet outdated WordPress plugin, is being utilised by threat actors to inject stealthy backdoors into websites, thereby compromising them. Eval PHP is a WordPress plugin that allows administrators to insert PHP code into posts and pages of WordPress template sites. The code then executes […]
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Private passwords have long been the standard for many businesses that want to safeguard their systems and employee email accounts. While they can be effective, passwords must be strong enough to withstand a brute-force attack by cybercriminals who use software solutions to crack simple passwords. In this blog, we’ll explore some practical options for creating […]
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American technology company NCR recently suffered an outage to its Aloha point of sale (POS) platform after it was struck by a ransomware attack. The BlackCat ransomware gang has since claimed ownership of the attack on NCR. […]
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The brand owner of a number of well-known fast food chains recently issued data breach notices following a ransomware attack. Yum! Brands, the owner of brands including KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, gave notices to an undisclosed number of people whose personally identifiable information (PII) was stolen in a ransomware attack back in January […]
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Many legal processes commonly include the addition of signatures. From completing contracts to witnessing agreements, wet ink signatures were, for a long time, the go-to option for the legal sector. However, today signing important documents electronically is becoming increasingly popular for lawyers. More convenient and secure than traditional solutions and easier to add, electronic signatures […]
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The Criminal Records Office (ACRO) in the UK recently confirmed that issues with its online portal were the result of an event involving cyber security. The update from ACRO followed weeks of delays on a statement being issued following online portal issues that have been experienced since as early as January 17 this year. […]
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Data protection has become an important issue for all organisations and institutions that retain, handle and share personal data. As a result, education providers such as schools, colleges and universities are obligated to take appropriate measures to safeguard the personal data of staff, students, their families, suppliers and other contacts. […]
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