Category: Security News

TalkTalk receives record fine for security failings that resulted in 2015 cyberattack

October 7, 2016

TalkTalk has received a record £400,000 fine for cybersecurity shortcomings that contributed to 2015’s cyberattack. According to an ICO investigation, this attack could have been prevented if TalkTalk had taken basic security measures to protect customer data. Elizabeth Denham, information commissioner at the ICO, said: “TalkTalk’s failure to implement the most basic cybersecurity measures allowed … More TalkTalk receives record fine for security failings that resulted in 2015 cyberattack

Spotify Free hits sour note with infected ads

October 6, 2016

Some users of the ad-supported music streaming service Spotify Free got more hits than they bargained for, according to numerous reports. It all started on Tuesday (4th), when one of its users reported an issue to their forum. It read: There’s something pretty alarming going on right now with Spotify Free. This started several hours ago. If … More Spotify Free hits sour note with infected ads

How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

October 6, 2016

These days it seems that for every work device you use, you have a personal alternative. But this means having twice as many gadgets – two smartphones, two tablets or even two notebooks – and even more security concerns. To make things even more difficult, for many of these gadgets you ideally need to have … More How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

Organizations ‘need to deliver social engineering training’

October 4, 2016

More focus on how to spot social engineering attacks is needed in organizations, according to an expert. Jenny Radcliffe, who specializes in the “psychology” of this technique, said that organizations now have to move on from social engineering awareness, reported Computer Weekly. Speaking at the inaugural Security Serious Conference in London this week, Radcliffe explained … More Organizations ‘need to deliver social engineering training’

Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?

October 4, 2016

For years now, ESET Ireland has been reporting on various banking scams that have been plaguing Irish online banking users. Every week we see fraudulent mobile text messages, fake websites, redirected links and new varieties of spam emails claiming to come from the Bank of Ireland, AIB, Ulster Bank, etc, asking the user to “update … More Do you know how to steer away from online banking trouble?