Tag: Security

Information security: A career at the forefront of an exciting industry

October 14, 2016

With technology advancing at an almost breathtaking rate, it can be a challenge to keep up with developments. This is why, for governments and industry worldwide – as well as everyday consumers – the opportunities and convenience afforded by new tech can be threatened by its downsides. Notably, in the 21st century, this is characterized … More Information security: A career at the forefront of an exciting industry

Security fatigue is preventing us from being safe online

October 11, 2016

Security fatigue in online users is “exposing them to risk”, according to a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The paper found that people feel “overwhelmed” with having to be on constant alert from cyberattacks, as well as negatively affected by the proliferation in online security measures to protect themselves. As … More Security fatigue is preventing us from being safe online

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

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?

Cybersecurity ‘no longer a technical issue’

October 4, 2016

Cybersecurity has gone from being a technical issue to one that needs consideration and leadership at a board level, according to an expert. Julian Cracknell, managing director for UK services at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, said that the “price of cyber ignorance” could be “catastrophic”. This, he explained on the back of BAE Systems releasing … More Cybersecurity ‘no longer a technical issue’