Since the lockdown, the number of email related attacks have increased, and cybercriminals have become clever in the way they attack. Over the past few months, the media has reported on various ways Cybercriminals have exploited the lockdown as an oportunity to feed on our weaknesses. From Covid-19, Outstanding invoices to employees being laid off …

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The Coronavirus outbreak has forced many companies worldwide to transition into the remote working culture.  Though many businesses have seen an increase in productivity, there are other issues that arise as a result of this new way of working. Connectivity, Work culture and sense of team spirit are just a few issues. However, the real …

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With benefits for both companies and employees, some aspects of remote work may be here to stay. Many organisations have started working remotely and leaders are managing cross-functional teams. In order to cross collaborate for projects, usage of collaboration tools has increased drastically. From email attachments, network shares to cloud based document centric tools things have changed among …

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If you are the 50% who believe that cyber-attacks are only targeted towards multibillion dollar companies than you are wrong. In fact 85% of MSPs reported Ransomware attacks against SMBs. A CNBC report states that among small companies, accounting firms are the most targeted. Your firm can also be on the list of the hackers. Whilst adopting digital …

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Did you know 44% of Small businesses paid between $10,000 and $50,000. Ransomware attacks are a major threat to companies around the world. Those who believe they are immune are wrong. Cybercriminals are targeting all types of business, including SMEs. In fact. research has found that a new organisation will fall victim every 14 seconds …

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A new Phishing scam involving a VPN configuration email to trick Microsoft 365 users from giving their credentials away. This time scammers have found a creative way to trick people seeking online privacy, security and anonymity. The latest scam involves the prominent use of VPNs by remote workers. Scammers are sending relevant phishing emails in …

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A 2019 Verizon report highlighted that Ransomware was the 2nd most frequent attack. In fact, Cybersecurity Ventures predicted that a business will be attacked by cybercriminals every 11 seconds by 2021. In addition, the damage costs from these attacks will be around $20billion by 2021. Ransomware is not a cybercrime to occur only to large …

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CEO Fraud, also known as Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the most financially damaging types of cybercrimes around. Over the years it has claimed more than 78,617 organisations globally, and is responsible for the loss of over $12.5billion (£9.6million) since May 2018. No doubt this figure will only increase. This type of online …

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The pandemic has changed the way businesses operate worldwide. In just a few months, companies that required employees to gather in the office have suddenly become virtually connected. All over the world, employees are connecting with their colleagues, partners, clients, and sharing information online.  Data centres, cloud storage systems, system and devices that remote workers …

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The U.S. Supreme Court maybe the highest authority in the United States, but it has now become the latest victim of Brand impersonation. This time cyber criminals have taken the law by its horns, and have spoofed the U.S Supreme court. The latest Phishing attack pretends to deliver a summons, but actually ends up collecting …

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Microsoft have warned people of a massive Covid-19 related phishing scam run by cybercriminals. This latest attacks involves luring Microsoft users into downloading a remote administration tool called NetSupport Manager. This tool is commonly used by cybercriminals to gain access and control of users’ device. According to Microsoft’s Security intelligence team, this new attack delivers …

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Instant Messengers are growing increasingly popular in modern workplaces now days. Gone are the days where we used to have face to face meetings. Even before the pandemic, businesses started to adopt to the flexibility that technology offered them.  With many now having to socially distance, and work from home, employees have started to use …

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Turbulent times for EasyJet as the airline company admits to being the latest victim of a cyberattack. Approximately 9 million customer details have been hacked. The customer’s details include email addresses and travel details. It has also been reported that 2,208 customers had their credit card details “accessed”. The UK’s information Commissioner’s Office has been …

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Online scams have spiked during lockdown. Businesses are now working from home, banks are advising people to make online payments, and people are using home delivery services to stay safe. Our dependency on the internet has resulted in an increase in cyber crime. The National Criminal Records Bureau revealed that there has been a sharp …

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It’s 7th May, which means its World Password Day– a holiday created by Intel to remind us about how important it is to have solid passwords in place. These days we need a password for everything; whether it’s to open an online account, access emails, or even log onto Netflix.  But how many of us actually …

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To stop the spread of Covid-19, a third of the World’s population has gone into lockdown. As World leaders have taken action to practice social distancing, many businesses have taken on the advice and have started to work from home. The sudden transition of remote working has seen many business leaders, managers, employees, teachers and …

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