While email encryption is not technically a legal requirement for enterprises under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it can help them remain compliant with it. The GDPR outlines the level of care that must take to avoid the exposure of personal data and, in this blog, we’ll take a closer look at why email […]
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An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a sustained and sophisticated cyberattack where a malicious actor sets up an undetected presence within a network, with the aim of stealing confidential or sensitive information over an extended period. APT attacks are meticulously planned and cleverly designed to penetrate and infiltrate a specific enterprise or institution. They are […]
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Cybersecurity researchers at the Slovak company ESET recently identified a brand-new malware type designed specifically for wiping data. The researchers have named the malware SwiftSlicer and confirmed that it has been designed with the aim of overwriting critical data files used by Windows operating systems. […]
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British sports retail chain JD Sports recently warned customers that it had suffered a data breach when a server containing online order information was hacked. As a result, the data of around 10 million customers was compromised. […]
Email encryption is a critical component of modern cybersecurity and helps to protect sensitive information from being intercepted and viewed by unauthorised parties. However, with the widespread use of secure email protocols, such as Transport Layer Security (TLS), many users wonder whether encryption of their emails is still necessary. In this blog, we will explore […]
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The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently issued a warning that Iranian and Russian state-sponsored threat operators are increasingly targeting British individuals and organisations. […]
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The rise of ransomware attacks has become a major concern for businesses worldwide, with all sorts of industries being targeted. These malicious attacks not only lead to a significant loss in productivity and profit but also, in some cases, have a devastating long-term impact on the affected companies. Companies that are found to be negligent […]
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BEC scams, also known as business email compromise scams, are a form of cybercrime where attackers use email to deceive a company’s professional into revealing confidential information or transferring funds. In a typical scenario, the attacker poses as a trustworthy source and requests payment of a fake invoice or release of sensitive data that can […]
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Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently slapped WhatsApp Ireland with a €5.5 million fine after it confirmed that the messaging service had violated the GDPR. The Irish regulator has now ordered WhatsApp to ensure its current data processing operations are compliant with GDPR within six months. If it fails to do so, it will face […]
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Telecommunications giant T-Mobile recently revealed it has suffered another data breach after a malicious operator stole the personal data of 37 million current prepaid and post-paid customer accounts via one of its active Application Programming Interfaces. […]
PayPal, the internationally renowned online payment platform, recently began notifying approximately 35,000 users that their private information was exposed during a credential stuffing attack that took place last year. […]
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Data breaches are a major concern for any organization, as the loss or compromise of sensitive information can have severe consequences. One of the most effective ways to prevent data breaches is through the training of staff to recognize and avoid cybercriminal tactics and errors that can lead to data disclosure. However, even the most […]
