Malware is often forwarded by swarms of infected PCs known as botnets; just recently the Necurs botnet has really ramped up its activity to cause havoc. The Necurs botnet, which has been active for several months, suddenly went quiet for three weeks, but, on June 22,...
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Why Bank Robbers are Going Digital
Bank robberies have long since put the fear of god into bank tellers, but bank robbers are now turning increasingly towards more sophisticated digital attacks. Whereas a good old fashioned bank heist would involve shotguns and masks, the contemporary bank robber...
Flash Malware Comes Embedded in Office Document
Adobe has suffered another embarrassing attack which exploits their Flash software and this time the malware has been hidden in an Office document. It seems that almost every week another vulnerability is exposed in Flash, a piece of software which once ruled the...
Phishing Attacks Skyrocket by 250% Between Oct 15 – Mar 16
Phishing attacks have long been a concern for anyone using computers, but a recent report has highlighted how these attacks have now risen by 250%. Compiled by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), the report states that, during Q1 2016, there were nearly 290,000...
Fears Raised over TeamViewer Hack
Remote software has been vital for conducting online meetings and sharing desktops for years, but one of the most popular, TeamViewer, keeps getting hacked. TeamViewer has regularly been the go-to option when it comes to businesses communicating online with...
Insiders: How to Tackle Your Biggest Security Threat
There’s a lot written about the wide range of external security threats to your business, but what about internal security threats? Do they exist? Yes, they most certainly do! Your staff – or insiders as they’re known – pose the biggest security risk going for...
4 Tips for Business Data Storage
All businesses rely on data storage, so it’s an important area for your business to focus on. However, many businesses fail to make it a priority. Underestimating your data storage needs can lead to major, major issues when things go wrong. Things tend to always go...
Adobe’s Emergency Patch against Ransomware
Adobe’s Flash Player – no stranger to security concerns – has recently been forced into issuing an emergency patch to protect its users from ransomware. Despite the repeated horror stories of Flash Player’s buggy and easily exploited software, it’s still used on a...
What’s a DDoS Attack and How Do You Combat One?
Websites are vital for business, so any disruption to them can spell disaster. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack spells it in capitals! A DDoS attack sounds like a mouthful and very technical, but it’s something that could strike your business' website at...
What is Cloud App Security an Do You Need It?
Cloud computing is becoming more common in every business' operations. Some benefits are set to be enhanced with Microsoft’s Cloud App Security. Mindful that businesses want to maintain the protection and visibility of their data, Microsoft has designed Cloud App...