There’s a new WhatsApp scam around. Cybercriminals pose as a user’s friends to gain valuable data and take over their WhatsApp account. Here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to this scam. What Is a WhatsApp Hijack? Look out for any SMS messages from ya friend about sending you an…
Are you aware of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates and what not having one on your website can be doing to your business? Perhaps you’ve seen the padlock next to the HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) link while browsing the internet? Or worse, the phrase “Not secure” next to an HTTP. The SSL certificate shows…
After an extraordinary year of change, businesses have had to shift their idea of work culture. Employers are having to devise the right balance between flexibility and security in the office. Instead of the nine-to-five in an office, employees now want remote work, which has positive and negative effects. The positives are that it is…
The vast majority of businesses today are faced with cybersecurity breaches. In addition, there has been a rise in industries suffering from phishing attacks, around 86%. This means that any businesses that operate via digital means – even just email, are at risk. But are all industries treated equally by hackers attempting to gain valuable…
No matter what size your business is, it is at risk of cyberattack. A survey showed that over half of British firms (60%) reported cyberattacks, primarily due to businesses “feeling that they weren’t at risk.” You may think that your virus protection and firewall is enough to dissuade cybercriminals. But, as cybercrime evolves, so should…
The more underrated form of cybersecurity is that of insider attacks. These threats don’t need to hack through the firewalls first defence to gain access, as they already have access to the network. If businesses and organisations want to protect their sensitive data, they need to practice spotting potential threats from within and have a…