US software company hit by BlackCat ransomware gang
American technology company NCR recently suffered an outage to its Aloha point of sale (POS) platform after it was struck by a ransomware attack. The…
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UK fast food outlets impacted by ransomware attack
The brand owner of a number of well-known fast food chains recently issued data breach notices following a ransomware attack. Yum! Brands, the owner of…
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Understanding electronic signatures for lawyers
Many legal processes commonly include the addition of signatures. From completing contracts to witnessing agreements, wet ink signatures were, for a long time, the go-to…
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British criminal records office admits cyber incident
The Criminal Records Office (ACRO) in the UK recently confirmed that issues with its online portal were the result of an event involving cyber security.…
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Everything you need to know about data protection for education providers
Data protection has become an important issue for all organisations and institutions that retain, handle and share personal data. As a result, education providers such…
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Why email encryption is vital for lawyers
Cybersecurity is now critical for operators in every sector. Protecting IP and confidential email communications is of the highest priority, regardless of a firm’s area…
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New ransomware gang rises
A brand-new ransomware gang has surfaced on the cyber threat landscape. Dubbed ‘Money Message’, the insidious outfit is now targeting victims around the world and…
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Cybercriminal group increases stock by leaking data
An attack group known as ARES is now growing a reputation on the cybercrime landscape for selling and leaking stolen corporate and public authority databases.
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Revealing signs that you’ve received a phishing email
Providing a gateway to more serious cybercrime such as ransomware attacks, phishing emails can present a serious threat to enterprises and organisations. Whether their purpose…
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California tech company reveals network breach
US Data storage service provider and computer drive maker Western Digital recently announced that it has been the victim of a cyberattack. In its statement,…