The online security war between hackers and and anti-malware developers has moved on to keep pace with the development of new technologies. As new malware is detected and blocked, the hackers invent new malware and are expanding into new distribution vectors. Online Security is not only anti-malware applications and devices. It is an attitude of […]
Ransomware is a distinct threat to all businesses and domestic users. Around for about ten years or so, it first emerged as a major threat in 2013 and has spread from corporate users to domestic and small business users, and latterly to Cloud-based systems. In its basic form ransomware is delivered to systems via a […]
Most people love the concept of shopping from home on an online platform. There is however a lingering fear about online security, particularly when making online payments. Reports of scams, thefts and poor service are easily found on media websites and consumer blogs. Online shoppers are very conscious of Online Security and are becoming increasingly […]
Cyber Security is never far from the mind of any IT Head. Every day, it seems, lurid tales of the latest exploit, data theft, hacking attack or threat of cyber war fill the media. The astute IT head takes Cyber Security very seriously indeed. A ransomware attack, or a loss of key company data could […]
One of the major talking points around ICT is IT Security. Cyber attacks have increased in frequency, intensity and sophistication. Many sites have been hacked and personal and financial information stolen. In parallel, cyber security solutions have grown to match their sophistication and effectiveness. Both technology trends and in the way in which people use […]
All IT Heads today are faced with a dilemma. On the one hand, budget pressure is forcing them to find ways of doing more with less. On the other the demands of IT Security and the need for updated Cyber security solutions mean new software, new appliances and new staff. Most would jump at the […]
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is fast becoming the preferred method of secure connectivity between sites, for example, Head Office and a Branch Office. In essence a VPN, sometimes called a tunnel, is a private network running over the Internet. It keeps your web activity secure and private while operating over the Internet. It provides […]
Let’s start with online security. The first step is to use common sense and switch on your cynical mode. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. If in doubt don’t go there. Check all internet links in email. Hover your cursor over the link and it will show you where the […]
Internet and On-Line Security is something that every business needs to take seriously. The media often have lurid tales of thefts of financial data, malicious attacks on prominent websites, and some have even been hijacked and their content changed. It`s not just the large corporations anymore. As they have tightened up their defences and made […]
It’s not a question of if you will suffer a cyber attack, it’s more a question of when. Experts say that the only fully secure systems are those that have not been hit yet. You may have made all the preparations, implemented malware protection software and firewall appliances, configured your network securely, and carried out […]