The number of devices connected to the internet is expected to reach 50 billion worldwide by the end of 2030 (1), posing dangerous risks to people, businesses, and critical systems. To illustrate the divide between cyberattacks on these devices and business preparedness, Sectigo, a leading provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, today […]
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UK businesses quick to spot cyber breaches but failing to stop cyberattacks, Accenture finds
Hackers are having more success in the UK than other countries, according to research from Accenture which reveals that UK organisations need more consistent cyber defences. Almost one fifth of attempted targeted cyberattacks in the UK successfully breach security, compared with just over a tenth as the global average. Accenture’s State of Cyber Resilience report […]
Watch out for phishing emails after EasyJet breach
Following news of a data breach at EasyJet in which data relating to nine million EasyJet customers was accessed, one cybersecurity expert has warned of possible phishing emails as cybercriminals may purport to be from EasyJet enticing customers to hand over further detail EasyJet revealed the data breach today, saying email addresses and travel details were […]
UK public sector remains highly vulnerable to ransomware attack
A lack of awareness among public sector employees around cyber security is leaving it vulnerable to ransomware and other forms of cyber-attack, according to new research today from data security provider Clearswift, a HelpSystems Company. The research with 1,000 public sector employees, revealed that almost half of respondents (47%) have either not heard of, or do […]
Can contacting tracing be effective if users don’t trust authorities with their privacy?
The UK government is expecting to roll out contact tracing apps at the end of May. Privacy advocates warn us that contact tracing could take us one step closer to an Orwellian society, but maybe there is, in any case, another related issue. Users have to be persuaded that they can trust authorities with their […]
Suspected scam gadget store tops Google Search results
A suspected scam store, featuring hard-to-find gadgets topped Google search results for days. The site titled ‘MyTechDomestic’ accepted payments via direct bank transfers only, despite indicating support for credit cards and PayPal, and falsely claimed to be owned by a UK-registered company. It was flagged to Google last week but the US company took action […]
SMS phishing scam warning for Covid-19
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has revealed evidence of an SMS phishing scam, warning the victim that “Someone who came in contact with you tested positive or has shown symptoms for Covid-19 & recommends you self-isolate/get tested.” The message contains a link to a bogus website which asks for the personal details of the […]
UK’s employers and technologists divided on approaches to skill development
A new report released today revealed that although technology leaders understand the importance of continuous learning and upskilling, fundamental differences exist that can hinder skills development, and thus, company growth. The Upskilling report by the enterprise technology skills platform Pluralsight, compiled survey results from 1,500 enterprise technology leaders and learners in the United States and Europe. […]
Coronavirus Cyber Attacks: Expert reveals how to protect your business
Finnish company Arctic Security recently revealed that the number of compromised organisations across the world has more than doubled since January. An alarming number of users’ machines have now become compromised since working from home. This could be due to several factors: Rapid deployment of non-company image devices – a lot of laptops have been […]
April 2020’s Most Wanted Malware: Agent Tesla remote access trojan spreading widely in Coronavirus related spam campaigns
The latest Global Threat Index for April 2020 has revealed several coronavirus (COVID-19) related spam campaigns distributing a new variant of the Agent Tesla remote access trojan, moving it up to 3rd place in the Index, impacting 3% of organisations worldwide. The research was carried out by the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software […]