Invoice Scams Are Costing Businesses Millions – Here’s How to Stay Safe
Invoice fraud continues to be a serious concern for businesses, leading to substantial financial losses and operational disruptions. Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using deceptive tactics to manipulate companies into transferring funds to fraudulent accounts. This post explores the threat of invoice scams, real-world case studies, and strategies businesses can implement to protect themselves. What […]
What is Microsoft Entra ID? A Guide to Microsoft Identity Security
What is Microsoft Entra ID? Microsoft Entra ID is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution provided by Microsoft. It helps organisations secure and manage user identities, enabling secure access to applications, devices, and resources. Entra ID plays a crucial role in identity protection, authentication, and authorisation for businesses, allowing users to sign in […]
Press Release – 73% of office workers in Ireland say staff get blamed for cybersecurity incidents
DUBLIN, 16 January 2025: IT.ie, a leading Irish IT managed services company, today announces the results of new research, conducted in partnership with SonicWall, which reveals feelings of blame among employees in Ireland when it comes to cybersecurity. The study found that nearly three-quarters (73%) of office workers believe their employer holds staff personally responsible […]
APT groups are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone
APT groups are increasingly deploying ransomware – and that’s bad news for everyone The blurring of lines between cybercrime and APT attacks underscores the increasingly fluid and multifaceted nature of today’s cyberthreats. There was a time when the boundary between cybercrime and advanced persistent threat activity was rather easy to discern. Cybercriminals were fuelled solely […]
How to Spot Scams and Keep Your Data Safe This Holiday
ESET Ireland December 16, 2024 How to Spot Scams and Keep Your Data Safe This Holiday This post was originally published by ESET Ireland on the 29th of November and republished here with their permission. The holiday season is, for many a time to rest and enjoy their friends and families as well as some good […]
The 12 Scams of Christmas 2024
The holiday season is here once again and before you dive headfirst into the holiday cheer, it’s that time of year when we ask you to channel your inner Scrooge—and no, we’re not talking about being mean but rather being shrewd when it comes to sharing information online. Over the past couple of years, we’ve […]
Achieving the Optimal 75% Microsoft Secure Score: Why It Matters for Your Business
If your business uses Microsoft 365, you’ve likely come across the Microsoft Secure Score—a powerful indicator of your organisation’s security posture. Let’s explore why aiming for 75% is both a realistic and crucial target, and why upgrading from Microsoft 365 Business Standard to Business Premium might be the best decision for your company’s security. Why […]
Stay Cyber-Safe This Holiday Season: Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Your Business
The holiday season is almost upon us, bringing with it a significant increase in online activity. As eager shoppers hop online to bag bargains on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, cyber-criminals also see this as a prime opportunity to target bargain hunters. With many using their work devices to access online marketplaces, your business systems […]
Microlearning for Cyber security Awareness: Small Modules, Big Impact
There was a time when cybersecurity was seen as the sole responsibility of the IT department or dedicated cyber experts, with little involvement from the average user. Today, things are different. From interns to senior executives, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and we all have a role to play. The rapid pace of innovation brings new […]
DORA: Understanding Compliance for Financial Institutions
John Grennan Eamon Gallagher October 21, 2024 The regulatory landscape in the European Union (EU) has grown increasingly complex as the importance of cybersecurity and operational resilience takes centre stage, particularly in financial services. Two of the most significant regulations designed to protect critical sectors from cyber threats and operational disruptions are the Digital Operational […]
