Phishing Prevention Guide
By now, most people who have access to email (which is a lot of people) are aware of phishing and may have even fallen victim to or encountered a phishing attempt. Phishing is a type of online fraud in which attackers send fake emails or texts, or create fake websites, in an attempt to trick […]
Why are humans the biggest insider threat to your business?
Employees have long been viewed as the ‘weakest link’ in a business’s cyber security chain and, with human error still being the number one cause of data breaches, that unwanted title can still be applied to many businesses today. But what makes employees such an insider threat to your business? In this article, we’ll guide you through […]
Cyber Insurance Checklist: 10 Essential Security Controls
The never-ending threat of a cyberattack is leading more and more businesses to take a serious look at cyber security insurance to help them recover some of the financial losses that would result from an attack or incident. While a continuing rise in attacks is making cyber insurance more attractive, so too, is it making […]
What is Multi-Factor Authentication and What are the Benefits?
Multi-Factor Authentication or MFA is a security measure that requires you to provide two separate pieces of information before you are granted access to an online service. In the past, it has been far too easy for hackers to obtain credentials and access your online services. By implementing MFA you are telling the online service that you are in fact, who you claim to be.
Understanding The Cyber Kill Chain
An advanced persistent threat is when a malicious actor gains access to a network and remains undetected for weeks, months and even years. Lockheed developed the Cyber Kill Chain with the idea that if we identify threats early enough, this will reduce the possibility of an advanced persistent threat. The cyber kill chain is an adaptation of the military’s kill chain, which is a step-by-step approach that identifies and stops the enemy activity.
Cyber Security – The current state of play and how you can protect your business.
As part of their thought leadership series, our partners at Microwarehouse held an online event entitled “Cyber Security: The Current State of Play”. The event was moderated by Guido Marchetti – Microsoft Modern Work & Security Lead at Microwarehouse and the speakers included Des Ryan – Director of solutions and cyber security for Microsoft Ireland, […]
2021 Threat Intelligence Shows Attacks Rising Across the Board
While the world continued to grapple with the challenges of 2020 — such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote work — cybercriminals were building on what they learned that year to become more adaptable and formidable in 2021.
Beware of Email and SMS Compromise Scams
This week sees the gradual return to the office with the easing of restrictions and while many companies will adopt fully remote or hybrid working, many more look forward to having their teams back in the office. Cybercriminals tend to take advantage of any situational changes and we are already seeing an uplift in scams.
The 12 Scams of Christmas
It may be the season of goodwill and a time for giving but this Christmas we are asking you to be a bit of a Scrooge and don’t gift your finances or data to potential scammers. Here are some of the most common scams you are likely to experience across email, text message and phone calls.
Cyber Security Month 2021 – Top Cyber Tips
As cyber-attacks and their consequences grow, the imperative for cybersecurity awareness has become increasingly evident to businesses, schools, and individuals. Attackers use a variety of vulnerabilities and phishing attacks to compromise the security of your networks and devices. To approach this threat effectively and protect your networks, it is vital to become familiar with the cyber essentials of your business and personal accounts, such as email, social media, and more so that you can better secure your information and identity online! October is Cyber Security Month #CyberSecMonth and here are some simple tips to help keep you safe online.
