Is your computer and Network Security up to scratch? Regardless of whether the device has been locked, a recent vulnerability in Windows 10 has given hijackers an easy route to taking over – simply by using the digital assistant, Cortana, to execute commands. If you’re running Windows 10, you may want your IT Support personnel to tighten up the… Continue reading Windows 10 Vulnerability Allows Hijack, Even When Locked!
Category: Security
Are Employees Undermining Your Security With Weak And Shared Passwords?
This article talks about the security risks associated with weak passwords in your business. Studies show there is a significant percentage of employees who will use weak passwords so it’s important to talk about the impact that has on your ability to defend against cyber attacks… Though most employees are not trying to compromise security,… Continue reading Are Employees Undermining Your Security With Weak And Shared Passwords?
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry that aims to inform users about the dangers of cybercrime and how to spot untrusted sources. Here is a little more information and some top tips for avoiding the ever-growing cyber security attacks… Did you know that October is National Cyber… Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Why Hackers Love Companies That Don’t Use Multifactor Authentication
The recent breach of the popular mobile app Timehop was caused by hackers breaching the app. It then exposed the credentials, phone numbers and social media histories of more than 21 million users. There was also a considerable length of time that the hacker’s presence went undetected. This article about hackers, authored by David Vergara,… Continue reading Why Hackers Love Companies That Don’t Use Multifactor Authentication
What Is a Firewall?
In computing and networks, a firewall is software, hardware or firmware (which is permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.) that follows a specific set of rules to decide whether to allow information or data to enter or leave a network. Firewalls have been a crucial defence in network security for over 25 years. They… Continue reading What Is a Firewall?
What Is Ransomware And How Do You Avoid It?
Ransomware isn’t exactly a new threat, and it continues to grow over recent years as a means for cyber criminals to extort individuals or businesses by way of locking down their devices and – you guessed it – essentially demanding a ransom for it to be unlocked. With reports of ransomware being more widespread as… Continue reading What Is Ransomware And How Do You Avoid It?
The Top 3 Security Threats To Your E-Commerce Website
In 2016 alone online sales totalled in the region of over 150 billion euros, and more and more businesses are processing sales through online platforms so, as you can imagine, this figure is set to increase each year. But as the e-commerce population rises, and with it the level of spending online, so does the… Continue reading The Top 3 Security Threats To Your E-Commerce Website
What Is A Firewall and Why Do You Need One?
It’s quite likely that you have, or have used or have been recommended to use a firewall as part of your IT Network Security. But often times they are simply tacked on to your overall package without you truly knowing why you require one and what it actually does to protect your computer. To put it… Continue reading What Is A Firewall and Why Do You Need One?
Why You Should Be Using A VPN
Even with GDPR tightening the reins on personal data collecting and processing, you still have to ask yourself how much of your personal life is transmitted over the internet almost passively. If you want to take your online privacy to the next level, you should consider using a virtual private network (VPN), which gives you… Continue reading Why You Should Be Using A VPN
Are You Using Encryption?
If you’re not utilising any encryption procedures in your overall network security, can your internet connection be tapped like a telephone line? In a nutshell (although it’s never that simple); Yes! If you’re using a wireless network to connect to the internet and browse or perform any other daily tasks, other devices in the vicinity that… Continue reading Are You Using Encryption?