The potential dangers of instant messenger and email
In many different environments, instant messenger (IM) is going from strength to strength. Versatile and suitable for both social purposes and work, the power of IM is a real-time replacement …
Identifying an infected link or attachment
Hackers and cybercriminals want to infect your computer system with their tailor-made malware. By tricking you into opening a malicious link or downloading an infected file, they can gain access …
Do viruses target all internet connected devices?
Smart lighting in your home, wi-fi connected fridges, a smartphone app to control your central heating… Gone are the days when internet connectivity was reserved just for computers and laptops. …
Ransomware hits the headlines as Belgian airplane manufacturer ASCO comes under attack
Ransomware has been hitting the headlines in recent weeks. With the news of Belgium-based aircraft parts and aviation equipment maker, Asco, being the victim of a “large scale ransomware attack” …
What do we mean when we say ‘Trojan Horse’?
Taking its name from the Ancient Greek story about the deceptive wooden horse gifted to the city of Troy as a way of sneaking soldiers past the guards, in the …
More than just a pet peeve – the dark side of spam emails
Did you know that spam email accounts for around 14.5 billion messages every day? That’s about 45% of all emails sent worldwide! Most of us will be familiar with the …
What are spyware and adware and why is it a good idea to avoid them?
Adware Adware doesn’t have a concrete definition. It generally refers to the underhand techniques an advertiser will use to get content under your nose. If you’ve been affected by adware …
Take back control of your inbox!
Email is crucial to almost every business in today’s world. As a business, when it comes to protecting your emails, security is of the utmost importance. Spam emails can easily …
Has advanced encryption made phishing emails harder to detect?
Phishing attacks remain one of the most common security challenges faced by all computer users including businesses. In fact, according to the Action Fraud and National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, nearly …
How to choose antivirus software for your business
You only need to read the news to realise it’s a dangerous digital world out there. According to a study conducted by the Ponemon Institute in 2018, the average cost …