cyber security
CISA warns of ongoing Accellion File Transfer Appliance attacks
CISA warns of ongoing Accellion File Transfer Appliance attacks
Attacks have hit federal, state, and local governments
25 Feb 2021
What is a Trojan?
What is a Trojan?
The malicious malware lurks behind legitimate software to invade your computer
25 Feb 2021
Npower shuts down app after hackers steal user data
Npower shuts down app after hackers steal user data
Cyber criminals obtained partial financial data following successful credential stuffing attacks
25 Feb 2021
Dell and LORCA extend partnership to support UK security startups
Dell and LORCA extend partnership to support UK security startups
The renewed partnership will also include access to senior figures at VMware and Nvidia
25 Feb 2021
VMware patches critical ESXi and vSphere Client vulnerabilities
VMware patches critical ESXi and vSphere Client vulnerabilities
These include a 9.8-rated bug that hackers can exploit to execute remote commands with unrestricted privileges
24 Feb 2021
Cyber security firm saw attacks rise by 20% during 2020
Cyber security firm saw attacks rise by 20% during 2020
Trend Micro found attackers also heavily targeted VPNs
23 Feb 2021
Experts blast SMBs' “head in the sand” approach to cyber security
Experts blast SMBs' “head in the sand” approach to cyber security
From failing to patch exposed VPNs to meeting ransom demands, businesses are playing a role in fuelling the threat landscape
23 Feb 2021
Mysterious Silver Sparrow malware hits 30,000 macOS devices
Mysterious Silver Sparrow malware hits 30,000 macOS devices
The cluster is among the first to spread malware affecting devices fitted with Apple’s new M1 chip
22 Feb 2021
Four tips for keeping your business secure during mass remote work
Four tips for keeping your business secure during mass remote work
How to maintain a resilient cyber security strategy when your employees are outside the company firewall
19 Feb 2021
MacBook users warned against EvilQuest ransomware
MacBook users warned against EvilQuest ransomware
The malware aims to encrypt macOS devices, which are typically less affected by ransomware
19 Feb 2021
What is identity management?
What is identity management?
Make sure only the right people have access to your infrastructure
19 Feb 2021
UK's cyber security industry defies tumultuous 2020
UK's cyber security industry defies tumultuous 2020
Although 3,800 security jobs were created, recruitment, expansion and financial growth slowed sharply against the previous year
18 Feb 2021
Donald Trump’s one-time law firm allegedly suffers data breach
Donald Trump’s one-time law firm allegedly suffers data breach
Hackers claim to have stolen 100GB of confidential files belonging to the Jones Day law firm
17 Feb 2021
How to ditch LastPass for a new password manager
How to ditch LastPass for a new password manager
If you don’t feel like paying for cross-platform access to your passwords, switching services is easily done
17 Feb 2021
Palo Alto Networks to acquire Bridgecrew for $156 million
Palo Alto Networks to acquire Bridgecrew for $156 million
The cyber security specialist said the acquisition will enable "shift-left" security
17 Feb 2021
Microsoft: ‘More than 1,000 engineers’ executed SolarWinds attack
Microsoft: ‘More than 1,000 engineers’ executed SolarWinds attack
The company's president Brad Smith says the ongoing hack is the 'largest and most sophisticated the world has ever seen'
15 Feb 2021
Scottish pupils make a strong showing at this year's CyberFirst Girls competition
Scottish pupils make a strong showing at this year's CyberFirst Girls competition
Over 37,000 girls have taken part in the challenge since 2017
12 Feb 2021
Microsoft releases emergency fix for Patch Tuesday Wi-Fi glitch
Microsoft releases emergency fix for Patch Tuesday Wi-Fi glitch
Users report BSOD system crashes when trying to connect to Wi-Fi through WPA3
12 Feb 2021
Multiple TCP/IP stack flaws could leave millions of devices open to attack
Multiple TCP/IP stack flaws could leave millions of devices open to attack
The stacks are susceptible to Mitnick attacks
10 Feb 2021
'BendyBear' APT malware linked to Chinese government hackers
'BendyBear' APT malware linked to Chinese government hackers
Security researchers warn that the malware’s anti-analysis techniques make it exceptionally difficult to detect
9 Feb 2021
What is subnetting?
What is subnetting?
Partitioning a single network can help relieve network congestion and increase security
9 Feb 2021
Hackers attempt to poison Florida water supply
Hackers attempt to poison Florida water supply
The cyber criminals infiltrated a treatment plant through TeamViewer and boosted Sodium Hydroxide to dangerous levels
9 Feb 2021
DCMS launches UK Cyber Security Council
DCMS launches UK Cyber Security Council
Industry figures react positively to a body that will accredit existing courses and encourage industry-wide upskilling
9 Feb 2021