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…
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Ransomware attacks show spike in double extortion tactics
Cybersecurity experts are reporting a rise in ransomware gangs implementing double extortion strategies.
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Five damaging effects of phishing attacks on enterprises
Last year saw an eye-watering 93% of UK enterprises targeted with coronavirus-related malware tactics, with 88% of cybersecurity professionals announcing a spike in phishing attacks.…
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Cryptocurrency exchange forced offline by hack
The cryptocurrency trading platform Hotbit was recently required to shut down following a dedicated cyberattack that focused its insidious attention on wallets.
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Celebrate World Password Day with hard-to-crack credentials
May 6th will see people all over the planet take part in World Password Day editing and updating the multi-character credentials they have adopted to…
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Bank holding company hit by cyberattack
US financial sector firm First Horizon Corporation has now disclosed that it has been hacked, resulting in several of its customers, online bank accounts being…
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UK train operator struck by cyberattack
Rail network Merseyrail recently announced it has suffered a cyberattack. The rail operator confirmed that a ransomware group utilised the companies own email systems to…
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Five security features your email solution must supply
Despite the fact that time and again email has proven to be among the least secure channels of communication, it is still one of the…
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Key steps to prep for a cyberattack
During the pandemic, there has been a surge in cyber assaults. Torrents of scam emails have been unleashed regarding a range of topics, from grants…
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How to keep data safe while hybrid working
With lockdown easing here in the UK, many employees are returning to on-premises working, which many IT professionals will find an easier environment to secure.…