We all know that ransomware has become a huge problem, hitting businesses and consumers alike as it encrypts valuable data and attempting to extort sometimes large sums of money for safe recovery. But at least we can console ourselves with one thought: the threat has been confined to encrypting data on computers and web servers, … More Ransomware and the Internet of Things
When it comes to cybercrime, a lot of the focus is centered on external threats and on the individuals who actively attempt to cause harm and damage, whether by infecting a computer system with malware or through the encryption of files for reasons of extortion. This attention understandable. Threats posed by cybercriminals to organizations is great, so … More Insider threats: A persistent and widespread problem
A week ago I reported on my personal blog how criminals were spamming out SMS messages that claimed to come from Apple, but were actually designed to steal personal information for the purposes of identity theft. The messages all used a cunning piece of social engineering – posing as a notice from Apple that their … More SMS phishing attackers continue to pursue Apple users
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority that oversees data privacy, recently released a new guidance on encryption best practices. Although encryption of data is not mandatory under UK data protection legislation, the ICO strongly recommends that organizations dealing with personal data use it. “In recent years there have been numerous incidents where personal data … More Encrypt – or face a huge fine
In an increasingly connected world, the threat posed by cybercriminals will extend further than ever before – the Internet of Things (IoT) is shaking things up. It’s no longer about computers or smartphones being at risk – any object, any ‘thing’ that is powered by a computer and/or connected to the internet, is a target. This can … More Buildings at risk of cyberattacks
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