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
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French firm calculates huge loss from ransomware attack
Leading IT services enterprise Sopria Steria has recently announced it anticipates losing somewhere between €40m and €50m (£36m and £45m) in the wake of a…
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Retail giant faces massive data leak settlement
The largest home improvement retailer based in North America, Home Depot, will pay out a huge settlement of £17.5m to make recompense for a data…
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New malware variant presents threat to enterprises
A new ransomware strain is showing increasing implementation by cybercriminals, as they select it as their weapon of choice when encrypting data on vulnerable networks…
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How to protect against website spoofing
When cybercriminals create their own version of a trusted website – specifically designing it to fool visitors for phishing purposes – it is called “website…
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Three key benefits of digital document signing
Digital document signing is an effective option for companies looking for a way to send and receive confidential information and feel safe in the knowledge…
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Seven advantages of data backups for enterprises
Across the UK, businesses use mobile devices and desktop computers to search through data and to store and conduct data processes. Performing regular backups of…
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Simple security practices for secure email
Compromised emails can include a variety of malware such as adware, trojan horses, ransomware, and spyware. From targeted phishing messages that bypass weak
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Outdoor outfitter hit by credential stuffing
Retail giant for outdoor clothing, The North Face, has been forced to reset customer account passwords after it was struck by a credential stuffing assault.
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New SMS scam campaign targets UK residents
A highly advanced scam that involves perpetrators impersonating HMRC and using tax rebates as a vehicle has been launched on UK residents via text.