Tag: encryption

Businesses increasingly targeted with ransomware

January 28, 2016

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting businesses with ransomware, according to a new report. The Online Trust Alliance (OTA)’s 2016 Data Protection and Breach Readiness Guide found that there has been a surge in this type of attack. Ransom demands have also become more market-based, representing a notable shift away from “opportunistic extortion”, the OTA explained. “Much … More Businesses increasingly targeted with ransomware

90% of large businesses in the UK experienced data breach

September 24, 2015

The UK government has called on all businesses in the country to protect themselves from the growing threat of cybercrime. Ed Vaizey, minister for culture and the digital economy, said that while many enterprises are “reaping the benefits” of being online, no organization is immune to the menace of cyberattacks. As an example, he stated … More 90% of large businesses in the UK experienced data breach

ESET acquires recognised Data Encryption leader DESlock+

September 23, 2015

ESET today announces the acquisition of recognised data encryption company DESlock+ and plans to integrate this solution into its broad portfolio of consumer and business products. An older ESET Ireland survey revealed the Irish were rather clueless about data leakage and data protection, but the governmental agencies in European Union are enforcing regulations that require … More ESET acquires recognised Data Encryption leader DESlock+

WhatsApp gets tough on security

November 20, 2014

The popular messaging service WhatsApp has stepped up security for users of its consumer messaging service by adopting end-to-end encryption. In what represents the largest rollout of this level of encryption in any messaging system worldwide, according to the BBC, WhatsApp integrated Open Whisper Systems’ TextSecure software – which will be turned on by default for Android … More WhatsApp gets tough on security

FBI Director “very concerned” with smartphone encryption

October 2, 2014

With Apple, Google and other tech companies responding to users’ demands for privacy with further smartphone encryption options, not everyone is happy. FBI Director James Comey is “very concerned” about increased mobile OS encryption, according to TechSpot. In a statement reported by The Huffington Post, Comey stated that while he understood the need for privacy, … More FBI Director “very concerned” with smartphone encryption