Category: Cyber Security
What is Smishing?
How does smishing work? Like email phishing, the smisher (attacker) or smisherman (who comes up with these names?!) uses various tactics to trick the user into sending personal information. They may entice the user to click a link, make a call or even ask for a reply containing private credentials. To make the message appear […]
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Cyber Attack + COVID-19 spells disaster for Travelex :(
Currency exchange firm, Travelex has been forced into administration following a ransomware attack in December 2019. The footprint from the cyber-attack combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic this year has driven the company into bankruptcy, with over 1000 jobs set to go. On New Year’s Eve, Travelex was hit by a Sodinokibi (REvil) […]
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How to Stay Ahead of the New Cyber Attack Trends Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
A rise in remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic has made it far more challenging for organizations to prevent cyber attacks. The rapid spread of the virus and race to find a vaccine have led to the creation of new phishing options, exploiting fears around Coronavirus as cover for their activities. Sadly, this has […]
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Think twice before connecting to any public WiFi
Saturday 9th November 2019 at 08:26, I received an email from Greg, our Manager Director asking me to write an article about cyber security. The request was timely, fifteen minutes before I was in my local barbershop, struggling to access Instagram. My barber said, ‘Connect to the WiFi’. I replied, ‘No, do you know how [...] Read more
Password policy advice for system owners
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have created some guidance for system owners responsible for determining password policy. This contains tons of helpful info and tips to help you update your approach on password policies. Password administration for system owners The NCSC have also designed a useful poster outlining the various password strategies that can [...] Read more
Windows 7 End of Life – 14th January 2020
Upgrade to Windows 10 It was January 2019, when many organisations started to think about Windows 7 End of Life and planning to upgrade or even replace Windows 7 machines with Windows 10. The thought of Windows 7 End of Life (EOL) occurring on 14th January 2020 may have seemed daunting and a long time [...] Read more
Router security guide for small businesses
As a small business owner, you may not have the time or energy to properly consider your router security or the security of your network. That could be a mistake. Small businesses are now a prime target for hackers, which is why we put this router security guide for small businesses together. It’s a fast, […]
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My love/hate relationship with two-factor authentication
Ok, ok …I don’t HATE it, but it is annoying! Every time I want to sign in, firstly I must remember my username and password (with at least 12 characters, numbers, capital letters and symbols it’s so strong, not even I can remember it!). Then, what’s this?! Its asking for ANOTHER code. Now where did [...] Read more
41% increase in internally sourced cyber threats/data leaks in 2019
Businesses need to put more stress on prevention against threats that originate from the inside. Its all too easy for an employee or even a manager to click on a link from a familiar brand or open an inconspicuous attachment. This can be devastating. Mimecast’s “The state of security 2019” report shows 41% of organisations […]
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What is phishing and how can you protect yourself/your business against it?
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information via email, typically by masquerading as a reputable company and directing users to enter personal information into fake websites or by getting the user to download a malicious attachment. Phishing emails are certainly not a new trend. The first phishing attempt was recorded in 1990, and […]
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