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Hacking News: Threat Actors Targeting Mac Users With ‘Atomic’ macOS Stealer Malware
Business Insider report that a cybercrime network is flogging the Atomic macOS stealer kit that targets Apple MacBook users. The Atomic Stealer malware (aka AMOS) is being offered to buyers for $1000/month in private chatrooms on Telegram. Information-stealing malware is... Read More
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Why Hackers Target SMEs (More Than You Think)
Small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the darlings of cyber criminals. Whilst most small business owners may not think hackers target SMEs, the reverse is true. According to a 2022 report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK, SMEs... Read More
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What IT Security Teams Can Learn From Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity threats are becoming more sophisticated and dangerous. And whilst industry leaders are not blind to the threat, over 50% of organisations do not feel as though they are properly prepared. Research performed by the British Chamber of Commerce alongside... Read More
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10 Techniques Hackers Use To Crack Passwords
Hackers use a variety of techniques to crack passwords. Cybercrime is estimated to be a $10.5 trillion business. This already jaw-dropping figure is forecast to increase to $23.84 trillion by 2027. Malicious actors are not giving up on such as... Read More
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The Top 5 IT Security Measures IT Professionals Recommend
Cybersecurity has become an integral aspect of managed IT services. Cybercrime is expected to cost the world’s economy US$10.5 a year by 2025. This is why every business should want to know the IT security Measures IT professionals recommend. As... Read More
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Are Hackers Targeting Your C-Suite With Whaling Attacks?
Hacking is big money. It is estimated that profits shared among threat actors are around $3.5bn dollars. The biggest paydays through successful whaling campaigns that target c-suite executives. Whaling attacks are a form of spear-phishing which falls under the broader... Read More
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Cybersecurity Solutions Don’t Have To Be Expensive
Do you ever get the feeling that the need for cybersecurity is being rammed down your throat? If that resonates with you, this information in this article will help to alleviate your concerns. You can answer the cybercrime conundrum without... Read More
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5 Greatest Threats To Business Continuity in the Digital Age
The digital age can provide businesses of all sizes with tools, platforms and opportunities to grow. But as we have seen over the last decade or more, the digital age also brings with it an increasing array of challenges which... Read More
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How To Train Your Staff In Cybersecurity Awareness
Your staff is your first line of defence against cybercrime. A lack of cybersecurity awareness is to be at the root of over 90% of successful cyberattacks. Blaming individuals for a data breach is not a solution. The onus is... Read More
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Gartner Identifies 7 Key Cybersecurity Trends
The technology research and consulting firm Gartner recently published a report detailing seven cybersecurity trends CISOs should be aware of. In brief, the seven trends provide advice about how companies can implement a cybersecurity strategy. Gartner analysts point out that cybersecurity is... Read More
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What Is Microsoft Endpoint And Why Your Business Needs It
Is Microsoft 365 the gift that keeps on giving? If your company has a distributed workforce and wants to bolster your cybersecurity fortress with cloud solutions, then yes it is. Microsoft Endpoint Manager means you can secure every device on your... Read More
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Latest Hacking Techniques To Watch Out For
Surveys indicate that a large percentage of SMEs are blasé about cybercrime. That could be costly. Even if you don't have a budget to install a boatload of cyber defence technologies, you can prevent a data breach by knowing the... Read More
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5 Tips To Securing Your Business Email Accounts
Securing your business email accounts goes a long way to preventing a data security breach. For business owners, email security should be a priority in your cybersecurity strategy. The number of high-profile data breaches over the last few years is... Read More
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Attention: Hackers Dropping Malware in Microsoft Team Chats
Apologies if the title is somewhat alarmist, but I wanted to bring your attention to an important cybersecurity issue. It was recently discovered that malicious actors are dropping malicious malware in Microsoft Teams chats. The malware is a type of... Read More
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Microsoft Warns: Do Not To Ignore Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is not everyone’s favourite way of logging into business applications and private accounts, but it is a necessary burden. We appreciate MFA is another level of complexity - and probably conflicts with your privacy interests - but... Read More
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Is Your Business A Ransomware Target?
Touch wood, but we’re pleased to announce that none of our clients has been the victim of ransomware. Along with everybody else, they have been the target but not a victim. To answer the title question: yes, your business is... Read More
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IT Security Strategies: Solving The Cybersecurity Conundrum
For many small-to-medium-sized businesses in the UK, 2020/21 has been a time of upheaval and transition. The adoption of digital technologies has been essential. It was a case of digital or die. However, the rapid transition has left numerous businesses... Read More
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Benefits of The New Windows 11 For Businesses
Microsoft announced the new version of Windows 11 during the summer. The official launch date is set for October 5th. There was a smattering of excitement following the marketing claims distributed by the tech giant. Windows 11 is designed to... Read More
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How To Protect Data In The Cloud
The fallout of a year-long pandemic has changed the outlook for numerous businesses. A report published by McKinsey suggests companies have to “get real” about a hybrid workplace. Yet one question gnaws at IT managers and C-Suite executives. How do... Read More