Luke Irwin Archive
Email spoofing is a type of scam in which criminal hackers trick people into thinking a message has come from a legitimate source. According to Proofpoint, 3.1 billion spoofed emails are sent every day, with attacks costing businesses $26 billion …
Almost 45 million people in the UK were targeted by scam phone calls or texts in the past three months, according to the telecoms regulator Ofcom. Landline users are the most likely to fall victim, with elderly people especially vulnerable. …
As we emerge from the pandemic, hybrid working has proven hugely popular for individuals and organisations alike: staff enjoy increased flexibility and reduced commuting, and organisations benefit from lower overheads and greater productivity. Plus, the environmental benefits of homeworking are unmistakable. However, hybrid working also provides greater opportunities for cyber criminals. It introduces new security vulnerabilities, makes staff more susceptible …
Microsoft 365 and Azure are used by 258 million people and more than a million companies worldwide. There is a huge demand for qualified admin and cyber security professionals, opportunities for career progression and the possibility of generous salaries. Indeed, the (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2020 found that 49% of …
For years, cyber security experts have predicted a shift towards hybrid working – but they weren’t expecting it to come so suddenly and as a result of a global crisis. Nonetheless, they have been proven right, with millions of organisations …
A UK government report published last year found that 48% of organisations lacked the expertise to complete routine cyber security practices. This includes an inability to protect against malware, set access controls and apply updates. The report also found that …
Are you considering a career in cyber security? With so many training courses and qualifications available, it can be hard to know where to begin. There is of course no single, right answer. It all depends on your existing skills …
Organisations that adopted hybrid working during the pandemic have had to adjust many policies and processes, but one that they may have overlooked is their CIR (cyber incident response) plan. Before the pandemic, you could safely assume that most employees …
Welcome to September’s review of phishing scams, in which we look at criminals’ latest tactics and provide examples of successful frauds. This month, we review a pair of phishing campaigns centred on sex-related offences. Criminal hacker breaks into iCloud accounts …
Cyber security is becoming an expensive endeavour for organisations – and in many cases, the costs are so high that they can’t deal with threats appropriately. In fact, a Kaspersky report has found that only half of organisations have a …
