Across the UK, businesses use mobile devices and desktop computers to search through data and to store and conduct data processes. Performing regular backups of all data used and retained is an essential operation for enterprises, and while some of the reasons for saving clean copies of data files are obvious, the advantages of backing […]
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Compromised emails can include a variety of malware such as adware, trojan horses, ransomware, and spyware. From targeted phishing messages that bypass weak […]
Retail giant for outdoor clothing, The North Face, has been forced to reset customer account passwords after it was struck by a credential stuffing assault. […]
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A highly advanced scam that involves perpetrators impersonating HMRC and using tax rebates as a vehicle has been launched on UK residents via text. […]
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) website recommends that companies should always work on the premise that systems may be […]
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From anti-malware to website spoofing and spear fishing, there are a wide range of terms that have been developed by cybersecurity experts to describe the various defence measures and the attack types they provide protection against. You can explore a selection of these terms, along with their […]
Campari Group, the well-known Italian beverage firm, was knocked effectively offline following a recent ransomware attack. The company has refused to […]
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This year has shown that phishing attacks are just as rampant as ever, with many threat operators taking advantage of the chaos caused by the COVID-19 crisis to target individuals and enterprises alike. Defined as electronic communications that attempt to fool or persuade recipients into taking certain actions or sharing private information, phishing attacks can […]
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A distributed denial-of-service attack, also abbreviated to a DDoS attack, is an assault where numerous devices with compromised systems simultaneously hit a target – typically a […]
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Cybercriminals have a raft of tactics and tricks they employ against organisations and individuals, from targeted whaling attacks on top executives to social engineering scams aimed at admins. Among the various tools in a hacker’s kit is clickjacking, a devious ploy that can fool a personnel member into […]
A data leak refers to a breakdown in security measures leading to either the criminal or accidental loss, change or destruction of personal data, or access without required authorisation to stored, sent or processed data of a personal nature. […]
Encryption is designed to safeguard data kept on a device or in network storage. Every enterprise, from start-ups to global corporations, that gathers or retains personally identifiable information (PII) – such as names, email addresses, birthdates or financial details like credit card numbers – has a duty to […]
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