The Cyber Security Guide for SME’s
Today, SMEs face unique cyber security challenges that can impact their business continuity and data integrity. Understanding these challenges and implementing effective security measures is not just beneficial; it’s crucial. That’s why IT.ie has crafted an extensive Free Cyber Security Guide, tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises. This guide is an invaluable resource, designed […]
The Top 8 Types of Cyber Attacks
The cyber security landscape is continually evolving; however, a good understanding of the current threats and preventative measures is a vital first step towards an effective defence. The inspiration for this post comes from this excellent animated illustration below, found on the LinkedIn page of The Cyber Security News. It succinctly outlines the top 8 […]
Cyber Security in 2024: Key Forecasts and Insights for the Year Ahead
As 2024 unfolds, the cyber security landscape is rapidly evolving. Understanding the key trends shaping this dynamic field is essential to keep pace with emerging threats and challenges. In late 2023, leading industry vendors released their predictions and forecasts for the coming year. For this post I decided to test the capabilities of ChatGPT plus […]
Beyond the Bait: A Deep Dive into Phishing Prevention
In a perpetually evolving digital landscape, phishing has emerged as a dominant cybersecurity threat. As cybercriminals continually refine their tactics, no business, regardless of its size, is immune to the risks. Drawing from our in-depth Phishing Guide (free download below), we aim to provide you with a concise yet comprehensive overview of this menace and […]
AI-Driven Phishing Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding & Protecting Against the Threat
The cyber threats we face today are becoming more sophisticated and challenging to combat. One such emerging threat is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by criminals to orchestrate highly targeted and convincing phishing campaigns. These AI-powered attacks are not only more personalised but also adaptive, making them harder to detect and prevent. In this […]
Digital Piracy: Understanding the Threat of Cryptojacking
As we venture deeper into the digital era, cybersecurity remains an ever-evolving battleground. One escalating issue that demands our attention is cryptojacking. The recently released SonicWall Mid-Year Threat report for 2023, warns of a record surge in cryptojacking. In 2022, cryptojacking surpassed 100 million for the first time ever. In the first six months of […]
Safeguarding Personal Information: A Guide for Employees
In today’s digital world, safeguarding personal and company information is not just important, it’s essential.
New BEC Campaign Uses AiTM Attacks to Steal Millions from Corporate Executives via Microsoft 365 Accounts
A recent Business Email Compromise (BEC) campaign has been identified that is using advanced spear-phishing techniques with Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attacks to target Microsoft 365 accounts belonging to corporate executives. The campaign, which researchers from Mitiga discovered during an incident response case, is now widespread and is targeting transactions worth several million dollars each. The phishing […]
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.
