Six ways firms can ward off malware attacks
Recent months have seen headlines full of cyberattack victims, from fuel pipeline networks to businesses and universities. Malware is a common component of these assaults,…
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Cybersecurity experts uncover voice phishing ploys
US cybersecurity researchers have released new case studies detailing the activities of fraudsters using voice messages in recent campaigns to con users into parting with…
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The problem with KYC – and how to solve it
How well do you Know Your Customers? Sure, you perform KYC (Know Your Customer) checks on all new clients, but is that enough? How do…
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Three questions to ask before buying encryption software
Based on experience and areas of expertise, cybersecurity professionals all possess a unique viewpoint on the most effective protocols to protect companies from
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Irish health services impacted by ransomware attack
A recent cyberattack on the health service for Ireland forced the government institution to take its dedicated IT systems offline, causing disruption.
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Why is building a security culture for your company key?
Cybercriminals not only exploit technical vulnerabilities but increasingly take advantage of the human element of firms to access private information. For this reason, people themselves…
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How Heaton St Barnabas’ school keeps safeguarding info and other confidential data safe
Schools need to securely store and share a lot of sensitive data as part of their day-to-day operations, from financial information to personal details. All…
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US police department suffers data leak
The private data files of officers of Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) have been leaked by a rising threat on the cybercriminal scene, the Babuk…
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Six key protocols for enterprise data security
From the fines levied against firms taking insufficient security measures, to the constantly evolving tactics of threat operators and ransomware gangs, protecting data has never…
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Major US fuel pipeline forced to shut following cyberattack
The largest refined products pipeline based in the United States, Colonial Pipeline, has been required to shut down operations after it was reportedly hit by…