Hackers Use Microsoft Platform to Launch Malware Attacks. Hackers are innovative and industrious individuals, a description which is best demonstrated by their recent leverage of MSBuild to deliver malware. The Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) is an open-source...
Common Hard Drive Issues and How to Fix Them. A healthy hard drive will keep your data safe and allow you to remain productive. But what happens when your hard drive fails? It’s important that you know what to do when your hard drive fails. After all, you may be...
The Benefits of Cyber Security Insurance for Your Business. We’re all used to dealing with insurance for both our personal and business needs, but did you know it was possible to arrange cyber security insurance? 2020 saw financial losses caused by cyber crime topping...
Malware Hidden in Fake Microsoft DirectX Download Page. Microsoft is a name you should be able to trust. But, online, nothing is ever quite as it seems. And that’s why you need to be careful what you click. DirectX is a crucial component when it comes to processing...
What Should You Do AFTER a Data Breach? One of IT security’s main aims is to avoid data breaches. However, breaches are inevitable in the modern age. Therefore, you need to know how to recover. The impact of a data breach can be huge and catastrophic for all involved;...
Fake Clubhouse Ads on Facebook Were Packed with Malware. Clubhouse is a social media app which is currently only available on Apple devices. But this hasn’t stopped hackers using it to exploit PC users. The success of Clubhouse since its launch in April 2020 has...
Five Internet of Things Security Tips You Need to Know. The Internet of Things (IoT) has redefined our concept of connectivity and what IT can achieve. But with these advances comes the need for unique security. Thanks to the IoT it is now possible for organizations...
Defense Companies Under Attack from ThreatNeedle. Defense firms in over a dozen countries have found themselves targeted by a new backdoor threat named as ThreatNeedle. And it’s hitting firms hard. The last thing that a defense firm wants is for their networks...
How to Protect Your IT Hardware from Damage. IT hardware is complex and, as a result, can be highly fragile. Even the slightest amount of damage can render it unusable, so you need to protect it. The fragile nature of IT hardware isn’t your only concern. There...
What’s a Keylogger? And How Do You Beat One? One of the simplest forms of spyware you can run into is a keylogger. Capable of stealing large amounts of data, a keylogger is simple yet dangerous. In the world of cyber-security, keyloggers are a frequently mentioned...