Cyber Security Archive
Criminal hackers are pushing boat out with the latest phishing scam targeting unsuspecting German victims. The email scam sends recipients what appears to be a tax invoice from Amazon, instructing the recipient to enter their Amazon Seller account login details to access it. Image of translated phishing email via Bleeping computer However, …
Chances are, your organisation is going to have to contend with a ransomware attack in the near future. There were more than 850 million infections reported in 2018, and there are no signs of things slowing down. Attacks can be a stressful time for organisations, with infections designed to scare recipients and …
If you’re considering implementing ISO 27001, the international standard for information security, you’ve probably heard experts like us talk about the benefits. But what exactly does the Standard do, and how does it help your organisation? This blog will answer both those questions.
We recently discussed why credit unions must conduct regular penetration tests. The bulk of that article covered the legal obligations for testing and the ways in which you can comply with those requirements. However, we didn’t delve into the reason that penetration testing is essential – which we’ll put right here.
Books are a great way of increasing your cyber security knowledge, but with thousands to choose from, it’s difficult to know where to begin. To help you get the best information available and enable you to advance your cyber security career, we’ve chosen some of our …
There’s a reason that phishing attacks are so successful. Millions of malicious messages are sent every day, vast numbers pass through spam filters and at first glance many of them appear genuine. Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report found that …
Phishing is a constant threat for organisations and individuals alike. The scam, which involves sending emails that masquerade as legitimate organisations to fraudulently obtain sensitive information, targets hundreds of millions of organisations and people daily. Microsoft OneNote users are the latest target of a phishing scam. An email entitled “New Audio Note …
Phishing is one of the most frustrating threats we face. Most of know what it is and how it works, but we still get caught out. The scam, which involves criminals sending messages that masquerade as legitimate organisations, targets hundreds of millions …
Want to know how you can protect your organisation from cyber attacks and data breaches? Who doesn’t? That’s why you should take our ISO 27001 self-assessment questionnaire. This five-minute survey asks you about your current defence measures and explains how you can align your practices with ISO 27001, the international standard for information security.
The cyber security industry has traditionally focused on technological weaknesses, but according to the 2019 Trustwave Global Security Report, the majority of breaches begin with social engineering. In this blog, you will discover what social engineering is, common attacks and how to protect your organisation from social engineering.
