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 to simplify their connectivity solutions. Traditionally,...
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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 to be breached. Not only does it damage their reputation...
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 is also the cost. While a mouse may not be a...
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 hacking device. But what exactly are they? And...
CopperStealer Malware Shows the Dangers of Illegal Downloads
The world of illegal downloads is a dangerous place to travel to and the emergence of the CopperStealer malware demonstrates why. Ever since the dawn of the world wide web, there have been illegal downloads. And pretty much anything that runs on a PC can be downloaded...
RAM: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
RAM is one of those terms which is frequently mentioned by IT professionals, but rarely understood by the average PC user. So, what is it? Random Access Memory (RAM) may sound like a confusing combination of words, but without RAM your PC wouldn’t be able to do a...
Microsoft Exchange Email Vulnerability Hits 30,000 US Firms Hard
Vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Exchange Server software have led to 30,000 US businesses being hacked. And it’s a very dangerous hack. A total of four vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft Exchange Server (MES) which has allowed hackers to carry out...
The Danger of Supply Chain Attacks
The supply chain is a crucial element in the business world and, accordingly, this makes it the perfect target for hackers to attack. When a finished product ends up with a consumer it’s the culmination of a lengthy business process. The supply chain is...
The Return of the Trickbot Malware
Some malware is incredibly difficult to remove, but it is removable. However, that very same malware could come back stronger than ever before. We first reported on the Trickbot malware back in 2017 when it was being used to target banks in the US. Back then it was...
The Best PC Shortcuts You Should Know
Anything that can increase your productivity is a godsend. If it’s a simple process it’s even better. And that’s exactly what you can do with a PC shortcut. Working with a mouse and a keyboard at the same time can become a fiddly task. But, thankfully, much of this...