Tag: ransomware

Lunch and Learn in Athlone: Ransomware and Data Loss Prevention event

November 1, 2016

Inside out – Approaches to Ransomware and Data Loss Prevention We would like to extend to you an invitation to an upcoming ‘Lunch and Learn’ event which we are hosting this month in Athlone. This event will look to shed light on two important cyber security issues currently facing businesses; Ransomware and Data Loss Prevention. … More Lunch and Learn in Athlone: Ransomware and Data Loss Prevention event

Consumers still failing to protect themselves against cybercrime

October 19, 2016

Consumers are failing to appropriately protect themselves against the threat of cybercrime, according to a new survey. Get Safe Online found that 43% of people still use one password for different online accounts, despite companies warning them against doing so. The data also showed that consumers only update their security software every 8.5 months, while under … More Consumers still failing to protect themselves against cybercrime

Backups: The best way to fight possible ransomware infections

October 17, 2016

Ransomware can be extremely scary – the encrypted files can essentially be considered damaged and beyond repair. But if you have properly prepared your system, it is really nothing more than a nuisance. The single most important thing you can do to prepare for emergencies, including being affected by ransomware, is to have regularly updated … More Backups: The best way to fight possible ransomware infections

NHS increasingly being targeted by ransomware attacks

October 12, 2016

NHS hospitals are increasingly being targeted with ransomware attacks, according to an investigation. The online newspaper found that in the past 12 months, at least 30 NHS trusts in England have been victim to this particular type of attack. In four cases, the incident had to be reported as a “potential breach of data protection or … More NHS increasingly being targeted by ransomware attacks

Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure

October 10, 2016

Ransomware is malicious software that criminals use to hold computers or computer files to ransom, demanding payment from victims to get them back. Sadly, ransomware is an increasingly popular way for malware authors to extort money from companies and consumers alike. Paying criminals is never a good idea, even when it seems expedient. Ransomware authors … More Ransomware: Expert advice on how to keep safe and secure