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.
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Three essential security practices for malware protection
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) website recommends that companies should always work on the premise that systems may be
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A glossary of cybersecurity terms
From anti-malware to website spoofing and spear fishing, there are a wide range of terms that have been developed by cybersecurity experts to describe the…
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Italian drinks company struck by ransomware attack
Campari Group, the well-known Italian beverage firm, was knocked effectively offline following a recent ransomware attack. The company has refused to
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Specialist phishing strategies to watch out for
This year has shown that phishing attacks are just as rampant as ever, with many threat operators taking advantage of the chaos caused by the…
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What is a distributed denial of service attack?
A distributed denial-of-service attack, also abbreviated to a DDoS attack, is an assault where numerous devices with compromised systems simultaneously hit a target – typically…
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Understanding the impact of clickjacking
Cybercriminals have a raft of tactics and tricks they employ against organisations and individuals, from targeted whaling attacks on top executives to social engineering scams…
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What should I do after a data leak?
A data leak refers to a breakdown in security measures leading to either the criminal or accidental loss, change or destruction of personal data, or…
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Best practices for businesses using encryption
Encryption is designed to safeguard data kept on a device or in network storage. Every enterprise, from start-ups to global corporations, that gathers or retains…
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UK regulator fines hotel group millions over data leak
The Marriott hotel group has received a massive fine of £18.4m from UK data regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), over a data breach that