DNSMessenger is a New Method of Cyber Attack

DNSMessenger is a New Method of Cyber Attack

We’re used to hackers using conventional attack strategies, so, although we can defend these, it means hackers are looking for more discreet attack methods. And, just recently, hackers have been looking to exploit routes in and out of our PCs which are not usually...
The Biggest IT Security Threats in 2017

The Biggest IT Security Threats in 2017

With the ever increasing rise in cyber security attacks, PC users are becoming more vigilant. However, do they know what they should be wary of in 2017? The IT security landscape is constantly changing, so what may be considered a contemporary threat one year, may...
USB Drives: Simple, But Deadly Hacking Devices

USB Drives: Simple, But Deadly Hacking Devices

We’re all used to using USB devices with our PCs for easy connections, but it’s this convenience which also makes them perfect for hacking. The hacks that grab the headlines are those that are distributed online and through email due to the huge numbers of people...

Hospitals Hit Hard by WannaCry Ransomware

Due to their activities, hospitals need to be highly secure. However, a recent ransomware hack on UK hospitals has questioned just how secure they are. Huge swathes of data are held by hospitals and the majority of it is highly personal and sensitive. Not only that,...
5 Ways to Prevent Total PC Failures

5 Ways to Prevent Total PC Failures

PCs carry out so many tasks and use a number of different pieces of hardware and software, so the potential for failure is high, but it can be prevented. Even if there’s just a small failure in one of your PCs tasks, it can create a snowball effect which eventually...