security

Cyber security threats of all kinds are on the rise, but as individuals and businesses become more aware of the various dangers, those with malicious intent are coming up with increasingly sophisticated methods. One of the biggest examples of this in recent times has been the growth of social engine… read more

If it feels like you are seeing cyber security issues in the news almost every single day, it is because you almost certainly are. Research shows that cyber attacks occur at a rate of around one every 39 seconds and these attacks are indiscriminate. What this means is simple: if you have an internet… read more

Social threats like identity theft, social engineering, phishing, vishing, smishing, scams, cons, doxing and spam emails can be mitigated with security controls to protect you and your business. You can divide these security controls into two categories. The first is for an individual to adapt their… read more

Who knows.. maybe they get it. Maybe they don't. If they do get it, a reasonable mind will realise if encryption gets weakened for all - then there is a great probability that political or financial motivations are higher priorities ahead of common sense and logic. Edward Snowden said "arguing you d… read more

How often do your staff work remotely? How secure is their internet connection? In light of an article in computer weekly recently, more than half of UK businesses fear their mobile workers have been hacked and most are concerned a growing mobile workforce is equating to an increased cyber security… read more

We recently spent a few days out of office to participate at Legalex Cyber Security Expo at the London ExCel. Over two busy days, we greatly enjoyed ourselves. However, we sadly discovered a common theme among visitors. While many could explain they were backing up their data and were ‘all sorted in… read more

Smart decisions relating to privacy and security are made when decision maker's have a grasp of how encryption works. You don't need to be Einstein's gift to mathematics but knowing the fundamentals of encryption enables you to choose intelligently what crypto-systems are best suited for you and you… read more

Keeping up to date with the latest security patches for your end-user environment is of huge importance but can be inconvenient for busy business owners. It makes sense to automate the process to ensure your business is protected against vulnerabilities. Once you've applied the patches, your busines… read more

The Dark Net is where hackers buy exploit kits from Dark Markets. A dark net is the everyday term for an encrypted, superimposed internet network which can only be used with specialist forms of software, authorisation, protocols and ports. The term ‘dark’ is used because it is not visible to you if … read more

Technophobes tend to bury their heads in the sand. However, turning away from anything technical is turning a blind eye to the possibility you could be directing a cyber criminal to your accounts. Don't worry though, this isn't rocket science. You don't need the mind of Tesla to get to grips with th… read more