The fear of losing control of your computer network results in good security practices, but it also leads to half truths about security being shared. And when myths about computer security begin to circulate, they soon begin to take on a voice of authority. This...
Anyone who sets foot online these days is at risk of falling victim to hackers, so it’s a good idea to know when you’ve been hacked. After all, the sooner you realize you’ve been hacked, the sooner you can start working to remove the infection from your PC and make...
Almost every business has a daily need to go online and interact with the internet, but to do this safely you need a little bit of browsing know-how. Whilst most websites are relatively secure, it’s difficult to guarantee just how secure they are. And seeing as even...
OpenDNS not only blocks malware, botnets and phishing but also detects and contains advanced attacks before they can cause damage. But how does it work? How does OpenDNS Umbrella work? OpenDNS is a cloud-delivered network security service that proactively protects...
Passwords can easily be hacked and this seems to be happening more and more often, so understanding how to secure your passwords is vital. Although passwords have come in for a lot of criticism recently, they still have a place in the security arsenal of all...
The number of threats to your business IT network seem to increase on a daily basis, so it's important that you know how to keep your network secure. Although it's difficult to maintain security - just ask Hilary Clinton - there are a wide range of preventative steps...
Phishing emails represent a huge risk to your business’ data security, so it’s crucial that you can identify the unmistakable signs of a phishing email. Data released by the Anti-Phishing Working Group has revealed a huge spike in phishing websites of 250% in Q1 2016....
In order to avoid being detected and cause maximum damage, hackers are constantly enhancing their tools and the Project Sauron malware sets a new high. An enigmatic piece of software, no one has been able to identify who designed Project Sauron and this underlines its...
North Korea is ramping up its hacking activity with a recent hack on South Korea stealing the personal data of around 10 million customers. Yes, this latest attack by North Korean hackers has created widespread fear for a huge number of individuals who felt that their...
Ransomware is a fairly new security risk, but one which is on the rise and it’s vital that you know how to protect your data from ransomware attacks. I’ve covered ransomware attacks on this blog on a number of occasions and detailed the damage it can do to businesses....