What is a social engineering attack?
In computing, social engineering is a broad term that covers an extensive array of insidious activities conducted via human interactions. The tactic, which is employed…
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Four enterprise challenges of using IP blacklists
An approach used for filtering out malicious or fake IP addresses, IP blacklisting has been designed to stop insidious threat actors from gaining access to
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What are zero-day vulnerabilities?
Zero-day vulnerabilities are weaknesses in computer software that are unknown to individuals and organisations interested in patching the deficiency, such as its vendor. Until this…
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Exploring the multiple causes of data leaks
Companies that keep or use personal data are required by regulations to provide adequate security for this information to protect the individuals it belongs to.…
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Eight cybersecurity insights to keep you safe
From fraudsters seeking to steal financial details to ransomware operators using social engineering to infiltrate, online threats targeting individuals create serious risks for
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Social media icons hide skimming malware
A new form of malware has been identified hidden inside sharing icons for social media, capable of stealing shoppers’
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Attack exposes nearly 300,000 US patients’ data
US-based healthcare provider AspenPointe has recently informed patients it has suffered a data leak resulting from a cyberattack back in
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Three tips to protect your company data
Safeguarding sensitive and personal data is the continuing mission of information security officers of enterprises. From switching computers off when not in
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Data privacy is an essential investment for any business
One of the biggest threats currently facing businesses in the UK is that of a cyber attack. Hackers attack every 39 seconds, which costs businesses,…
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A guide to understanding Personally Identifiable Information
In today’s cybercriminal world, Personally Identifiable Information, or PII for short, has become a much sought-after commodity by hackers and