Electoral Commission Attack – Failed to Pass Basic Security Test
The Electoral Commission was recently the target of a cyber-attack.
It has since revealed that it failed to pass a basic security test, before the hack took place....
Apple iOS 16.1.2: Urgent update
Apple has released a new software update for mobile devices, which includes important security updates. iOS 16.1.2 sees new security updates for the iPhone 8 and greater. ‘Advanced Data...
Cyber security: Energy bill discount scam
The government has announced that a £400 discount on your energy bills is available to all households. Although this is good news, scammers have taken this opportunity to exploit people...
Instagram fined €405m over children’s data privacy
Instagram has been faced with the second-highest fine under the GDPR. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has fined Instagram €405 million for violations of GDPR (General Data Protection...
Apple iOS 15.6.1: Urgent update
Apple have caught flak for their most recent iOS patch which provides security updates for the device. Urgency Right before iOS 16 is released, they have sent out a new...
TalkTalk scam protection
"As they need access to these websites, not using scam protection was the only option." Working from home has raised many issues, from keeping your data secure to the dog...
VPN Types and when to use them
You may have heard of VPN’s and you possibly even know that it stands for 'Virtual Private Network', but did you know that there are several types of VPN and...
Ransomware: The most lucrative and prominent phishing attack in the cyber security landscape
There’s no way to guarantee that you won’t suffer an attack, but there are ways to minimise the chances. Ransomware definitionRansomware is malware (malicious software) deigned to exploit a user...
How Do I Create a Strong and Unique Password?
Creating a strong password may seem like a daunting task, especially when it is recommended that you have a unique password for each site you visit that contains a combination...
3 ways to increase laptop security while on the go
1. Physical Security There are ways to lock your laptop down from outside of the machine. First, be sure that your laptop bag is always on your person, or that...
3 Ways to boost Mobile Security
1. Set a pin or passcode This is your first line of defense. If someone wants to access your device, they will first need to break this code. This is...
Are outdated browsers leaving businesses vulnerable?
It's time to ditch Internet Explorer In this article we take a look at research that was carried out to see if outdated browsers are leaving businesses vulnerable. A research...
