A new report from cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes reveals not only an increase in cybercrime in 2017, but also an increasing shift toward gang-driven hacking and cyber attacks. The report, The New Mafia: Gangs and Vigilantes, explains that organized gangs of cyber-criminals are taking advantage of their willingness to intimidate and paralyze victims by stealing sensitive … Continued
The past year has seen an unprecedented growth in cyber crime in terms of scale, global impact and rate of spread; May’s WannaCry ransomware attack alone is believed to have affected almost a quarter of a million computers across 150 countries, with victims ranging from individuals to massive corporations. We live in an age where … Continued
From worldwide ransomware attacks to data breaches such as that suffered by credit-reporting giant Equifax, 2017 has shown us that cybersecurity threats continue to be a very real danger to businesses of all sizes. With cybercriminals becoming increasingly more sophisticated in their attacks against individuals, businesses, and other institutions, here are what we believe will … Continued
Cyber-criminals are seeing more and more media attention lately as they are targeting global companies casing fear throughout the business world. Many of the cyber-criminals are harmless and just showing off their skills, but there are some cyber-criminal groups that are threatening company network security systems demanding ransoms to not destroy important data. Cyber Crime … Continued
When it comes to network security, proper training is the key to a successful strategy. Cybersecurity is important to any growing business and with hundreds of employees in control of your data, there are at least that many ways something can go wrong. With this being said, it then comes as no surprise to find … Continued
It’s probably fair to say that most people rely on IT security packages such as firewalls, antivirus, and anti-malware software to keep their home or work PC free from viruses or malicious intrusions from would-be hackers. With the increasing number of malware around on the internet, it is safe to keep these softwares installed in … Continued
Cyber security is a vital consideration for all manner of businesses, from financial services providers to manufacturers of consumer goods. As wireless connectivity makes its way into more and more everyday products – from automobiles to household appliances – it becomes all the more important for manufacturers to ensure that sufficient IT security measures are … Continued
