What are the risks of sending unencrypted emails?
Issuing an email without encrypting it first has often been compared to sending a postcard through the mail. If you needed to send a private…
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What ransomware infection vectors should educational authorities understand?
With a wealth of sensitive data retained on file, local educational authorities (LEAs), just like local councils, are a prime target for certain cybercriminal operations.…
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How to select an email encryption solution
Despite its numerous vulnerabilities, email continues to be the leasing choice for business communications across the globe. From missent messages containing private documents to unprotected…
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Galaxkey wins UK Government funding to enable children to communicate safely online
16/11/21: Galaxkey, the cybersecurity platform known for its innovative approach to protecting sensitive data simply and effectively, has won funding to develop a platform that…
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What are the different types of email security?
Emails and the account they are sent from contain a wealth of sensitive data. If a hacker obtains access to them, the result can be…
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The rising threat of botnet attacks
The term “botnet” defines a collection of internet-connected technological devices that are enslaved and injected with malware, designed to give control of some or all…
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How to enhance business email security
From stronger passwords to two-factor authentication, many proven methods exist to improve email security at your firm. Companies concerned with improving cybersecurity while using their…
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Why are local councils targeted by ransomware gangs?
In 2020, UK councils notified the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) of over 700 data breaches, with one particular council reporting 29 different breaches in a…
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What do local authorities need to understand about phishing?
Phishing messages might seem like pointless spam that is easy to spot, but they are often the first phase of a far more serious attack.…
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How do ransomware attackers operate?
Infamous groups like Maze, REvil and DarkSide have made “ransomware” a household word. No company is too small or too large to be selected as…